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115 comes to advancement , but th eir mind is no less than that of men. For example, t he proof that a woman ’s mind is not inferior can be found i n every time and age. For example , the Holy Qur’an tells of the wife of Pharaoh and of [ Ha z rat ] Mary , who trained a child in such a manner that he became a prophet. This clearly shows that a woman is by no means less intelligent than a man. Also look at Ha z rat Khadijah ’s ra sacrifices, and how she formed her opinion of the wisest and most intelligent man on the face of this earth. And then t he sacrifices she subsequently made are like a precious gem in history. So , although the re is difference in a woman ’s thinking , and in her habits, but there is no difference in her intelligence [to that of a man]. Therefore, it is now time for you to change your habits and participate in serving Islam by doing tabligh to other women, s o that we lessen the opposition in men [to wards Ahmadiyyat] , which has been caused by such women. ” Then Huz oo r ra said : “ Even if a man is illiterate, he does not hesitate when explain ing religious matters, whereas an educated woman w ill be hesitant in doing so. The women in our Jama'at have comparatively more religious knowledge than non - Ahmadi women. For example, we have two women with a master’s degree in Arabic and one girl who is working towards her Ph. D. The [ non - Ahmadi ] women are worthless when it comes to religious matters , but the majority of our ladies are knowledge able in the translations of the Holy Qur’an , Hadith , and other related matters. There is no woman among non - Ahmadi wom e n who fully understands religious issues. ” Huz oo r ra stated: “Despite having this great knowledge , you have not realized your responsibilities. Therefore, I advise Lajna Ima’illah to prepare a fi fteen - day training class. They should be taught, they should study, and t hey should be asked to deliver speeches. T hey should do tabligh in this way, but even this is not enough. I have , therefore , decided to establish a women’s college in 1951. I have designated a place for t he college and Umm - e - Mat ee n w ill act as the supervisor and Farkhanda Begum B. A. , B. T. , who will soon complete her master’s degree, can be the professor. Some men will also teach from behind a curtain. There shall be a complete