The Bahá’í Faith is a world religion that was founded by Bahá’u’lláh in the 19th century. He revealed a new covenant for humanity, which included the establishment of a divine and infallible institution called the Guardianship. The Guardianship is the hereditary office of the head of the Bahá’í Faith, who is appointed by the previous Guardian in accordance with the Will and Testament of ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, the son and successor of Bahá’u’lláh. The Guardianship is essential for the preservation and protection of the Bahá’í Faith, as it ensures the continuity and integrity of its teachings and laws. The Guardian is the authorized interpreter of the sacred writings of Bahá’u’lláh and ‘Abdu’l-Bahá, and the supreme judge of their application. The Guardian also defines the scope and limits of the legislative authority of the Universal House of Justice, the elected body that administers the affairs of the Bahá’í world community. Without the Guardianship, the Bahá’í Faith would ...