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179 discussions on topics such as: why should our clothing be proper? Why should it be covered? Why is the essential? And what role can an Ahmadi girl play in the European campaign against the. The habit of recitation of the Holy Qurān is important and the commandments of the Holy Qurān related to women need to be comprehended. Another question which is raised is why women are commanded to observe Purda; why not for men? Although men have been commanded to observe Ghadd-e-Basar (to keep their gazes lowered) in the first place. Some questions are raised about inheritance, as to why the share of men is more than that of women. You need to compile such questions carefully, and then arrange for the girls to have discussions on them. ” Secretary Tarbiyat said that Hazrat Syeda Apa Jan gave some examples when she visited Lajna. She said that culture is thrust upon new Ahmadi girl converts, which is not appropriate. Try to adopt modest attire. The tight pajamas worn nowadays seem to be a little improper, but it was different in our times. In those days, it was customary to wear a full-length Burqa, so the requirement of ‘at least knee length and covered dress’ was met with ease. Secretary Tarbiyat said that girls wear tights these days and we are working hard in this regard. At this, Huzoor Anwar atba said: “If, while wearing tights they put on shirts which fall below the knees, then there is no harm in wearing them. The real issue is that the shirt should be long. I have said that it is fine if the girls wear jeans and even skinny jeans, provided a long shirt is worn over them. Either wear long shirts or a long coat while going out. Actually, try to assess what the real essence of Purda is. Allah Almighty says that your Purda is to hide such adornment from non-relatives and outsiders which you may reveal to your parents and siblings. ” Huzoor Anwar atba said: “If an immodest dress is being worn at home, then the home attire should also be checked. If a young girl