March 15. On this date in 1953, Shoghi Effendi said "The function of the Hands is to protect and propagate the Cause...they will have their own boards - committees and sub-committees. They will have Institutions parallel to the present NSAs committees, etc."

 

March 15. On this date in 1953, Shoghi Effendi said "The function of the Hands is to protect and propagate the Cause - its two chief functions. Now the NSAs function is also to protect and propagate the Faith - later these functions will be fully handled by the Institutions of the Hands. Like the NSAs - they will have their own boards - committees and sub-committees. They will have Institutions parallel to the present NSAs committees, etc. The Institution of the Hands and the NSA functions are complimentary - not at odds with one another. The NSAs will become more and more legislative - will handle the affairs of the community - they will first legislate - then apply laws."