Flowers for the Women Wearing Veils - Volume I — Page 460
! ! 460 functions as a part within the system. Yet a great transformation has taken place among women through the establishment of Lajna Ima’illah. There are many women who can do tabligh if they are given the opportunity. They can explain their point of view to others and prove themselves to be an example of courage and fearlessness by keeping their emotions under control when required. Bravery o f Ahmadi Women Some days ago , at the occasion of Jalsa in Delhi, o pponents [of the Jama'at] c reated a commotion and threw stones. The women testified that at the time, while the women from outside [of the Jama'at] who were attending the Jalsa grew anxious and began to sputter, the women of Qadian showed no sign of disquiet and remained seated in silence. In fact, when t he non - Ahmadi women grew more ag itated, th e Ahmadi women of Qadian encircled them completely to protect them, thus exhibit ing proof of their bravery. The spirit exhibite d by the Ahmadi women was nowhere to be found in the women who were visit ing from outside the Jama’at. The reason being , that our women often listen to religi ous discussions and through Lajna , are given opportunities to participate in religious activities up on different occasions. They understand that growing agit ated or panicking does not help, but discipline is the key to success. Consequently, they organized themselves and display ed no anxiety. However, since the other women were not in the habit of exhibiting self - discipline , th ey panic ked; just as in times of difficulty ignorant women display agitation and refuse to solve problems with wisdo m. If a thief breaks into someone’s home, what would be achieved by panic king ? Indeed, if we can organize ourselves in such a way that the thief is apprehended, then thi s would truly be a source of praise. It is these characteristics which can assist in the training of women. The rest of the reminders and advice can be given at meetings, for it is necessary to galvanize the hidden strengths of women. Responsibility o f Educ ation and Training o f Children When women are trained in this way , then they can be expected to supervise their children when men are out [at work]. The