Note 50

50. the number of &Baha # 30

The abjad numerical equivalent of "&Baha" is nine. The Universal House of Justice and the National and Local Spiritual Assemblies currently have nine members each, the minimum number prescribed by &Baha'u'llah.

51. It behoveth them to be the trusted ones of the

Merciful among men # 30

The general powers and duties of the Universal House of Justice, the National Spiritual Assemblies and the Local Spiritual Assemblies and the qualifications for membership are set forth in the Writings of &Baha'u'llah and &Abdu'l-Baha, in the letters of Shoghi Effendi, and in the elucidations of the Universal House of Justice. The major +P190 functions of these institutions are outlined in the Constitution of the Universal House of Justice, and in those of the National and Local Spiritual Assemblies.