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150 for women by women and for men by men. If a Lajna member is accompanied by a guest who prefers to sit in the men’s section, then only the member accompanying the guest can sit on the men’s side with her and no other lady. Even the members accompanying the guests will not dine with men. Women must observe Purda. In this regard, Huzoor Anwar atba mentioned the tour of Mubarak mosque in The Hague by the Queen of Holland, who observed Islamic traditions while touring the mosque. Huzoor Anwar atba stated that you should stay firm on your traditions and not make any compromise on Purda. At this occasion, a presentation was to be made to the queen and I gave special permission to Lajna to present it. But I clearly instructed them that this permission was only for this particular ceremony and not for every event. ” (Meeting National Majlis ‘Amila Germany held on June 7, 2006 , in Al-Fazl International, July 7, 2006) Similarly, Huzoor Anwar atba advised Ahmadi students to follow the commandment of Purda during their Tablīgh activities. He stated: “Let university students know that if they are not fluent in the languages of their contacts, they should acquire relevant literature. If Tablīgh connections are developed on the Internet, then women should only connect with female contacts. ” Huzoor Anwar atba also explained the importance of Purda and stated that if you happen to come across men (in online forums), give them contact information of male members (of the Jamā‘at) and only invite females in your forum. If on an occasion, women are not capable of giving satisfactory answers, move to a secluded side of the mixed gathering, along with your accompanying guest, and be mindful of your Purda. Do not join in with the mixed gathering when food is served; instead, proceed to the women’s area. Obtain contact information of the women you meet in mixed gatherings and invite them to your female-only events. In such situations, they might deliberate and question you as to why you do not attend