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33 included in Purda. If not, then the meaning of َّ اَن ۡ یَّضَعۡن َ ثِیَابَہُن َّ اَن ۡ یَّضَعۡن َ ثِیَابَہُن (“lay aside their outer clothing”, Surah An-Nur, 24:61) would mean that the face and hands were already uncovered and now with old age, uncovering of the bosom, arms and even the whole body, has become permissible; however, this meaning is not acceptable to anyone. (Tafsir Kabir, Vol. 6, pp. 396-397) So if people, themselves, start making interpretations of Purda and each individual starts to interpret it to their own liking, the sanctity of Purda can never be upheld. Therefore, both mother and father should pay attention towards the Purda of their children as this is the responsibility of both of them. (Friday Sermon, January 30, 2004, Al-Fazl International, April 9, 2004) Haya (Modesty) is a Part of Faith Hazrat Khalīfatul-Masīh V atba , while addressing the Ahmadi ladies at Jalsa Salana Mauritius, explained the various aspects of the responsibilities of an Ahmadi woman. Within that context, Huzoor Anwar atba spoke on the importance of Islamic Purda. He said: “One of the numerous commandments of the Holy Qurān is Haya (modesty) of women and the observance of Purda. Allah the Almighty has urged you not to display your beauty to those males who are non-Mahram (forbidden) for you. This means that you must not go without a veil in front of those people who are not your close relatives. When you go out, your head and face must be covered, and your dress must be modest and it should not attract strangers. Some girls use their jobs as an excuse that they are required to wear unIslamic clothing. If this is the case, then do not pursue jobs which compel you to wear clothing that exposes you. Rather, it has been decreed that you ought not to tread in a manner which would draw people to you.