Hijab — Page 48
48 “Those family members or close relations mentioned here [in 24:32] around whom a lesser degree of Purda is allowed, includes all people who are in extremely close relations. For example, husband, father or father of husband, brother, sons of brothers or sons of sisters, etc. Besides them, one has to observe Purda from all those who are not close relations. ” (Friday Sermon, delivered January 30, 2004 at Baitul Futuh, London, Al-Fazl International, April 9, 2004) On another occasion, while speaking on the same topic, Huzoor Anwar atba addressed the Ahmadi ladies: “Husband, father, father-in-law, sons of the husband from a previous marriage, brothers, sons of brothers and sisters, or female acquaintances who are modest and chaste - because it is not allowed to let such women who are known for their vices to enter homes or to develop relationships with them. Apart from the few relatives mentioned above, Purda must be observed from everyone. Then it is said that your gait should also be dignified. It should not be such that it would attract an immoral person towards you and give him an opportunity. If you act like this and focus on repentance to keep your thoughts pious as well, it will bring you success, honour and high status. ” (Address to Ladies, Jalsa Salana U. K. July 31, 2004, Tilford, Al-Fazl International, April 24, 2015) Conditional Permission Required by Those Entering Homes In a Friday sermon, Huzoor Anwar atba explained to Jamā‘at members the commandments given in the Holy Qurān related to upholding the sanctity of their homes and the moral training and reformation of their children. Speaking in light of the advice of Hazrat Musleh Mau’ūd ra , he also gave guidance regarding various individuals who may visit their homes. He said: