This assent must be given in such wise as the assenting and dissenting voices may not be distinguished (i.e., secret ballot).
Hands of the Cause of God During His own lifetime Baha'u'llah appointed a few tried and trusted friends to assist in directing and promoting the work of the Movement, and gave them the title of Ayadiyi-Amru'llah (lit.

"Hands of the Cause of God").

'Abdu'l-Baha makes provision in His Will for the establishment of a permanent body of workers to serve the Cause and help the Guardian of the Cause.

He writes:-- O friends! The Hands of the Cause of God must be nominated and appointed by the Guardian of the Cause of God....
The obligations of the Hands of the Cause of God are to diffuse the Divine Fragrances, to edify the souls of men, to promote learning, to improve the character of all men and to be, at all times and under all conditions, sanctified and detached from earthly things.

They must manifest the fear of God in their conduct, their manners, their deeds and their words.
This body of the Hands of the Cause of God is under the direction of the Guardian of the Cause of God.