 Since 1963, the Universal House of Justice has been the elected head of the Baháʼí Faith.The general functions of this body are defined through the writings of Baháʼu'lláh and clarified in the writings of Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi.These functions include teaching and education, implementing Baháʼí laws, addressing social issues, and caring for the weak and the poor.