"Bahá'í review" refers to a requirement within the Bahá'í Faith, that members of this religion must secure the permission of a Bahá'í committee before publishing anything on the faith. The Bahá'í community says the review is needed to protect the teachings of the Bahá'í Faith in its infancy when inaccurate statements could cause harm, especially given the current persecution of Bahá'ís in Iran and other parts of the world. Some characterize this requirement as a form of censorship, since there are penalties for non-compliance.