Hijab — Page 85
85 You are residing here. The Promised Messiah as is saying we will accept that we are mistaken if according to you, these women of western countries have become increasingly pure and devout by this freedom and lack of Purda (veiling). He said, ‘But it is crystal clear that when men and women are young and have the licence to mix freely, their relationship will be most dangerous. It is but human to exchange glances and be overwhelmed by lustful desires. As there is intemperance and vice, despite the observance of the veil, it may be imagined what the situation will be like in case of unrestricted freedom. ’ He also said, “Sometimes even when there is Purda, incidents happen, however, if there is unrestricted freedom, then one is free to do whatever they want. ” And then the Promised Messiah as said, ‘Look at men, how unbridled their behaviour is! They have neither fear of God nor faith in the hereafter. They only worship mundane pleasures. It is necessary therefore, that before granting such freedom as is being advocated, the moral condition of men should be improved and rectified. ’ If you believe that you are chaste yourself, what guarantee can you provide of the men and of their virtuous moral state. Before removing your veils, rectify the morals of men and if it is guaranteed that their standards have been raised, then remove your Purda. The Promised Messiah as continued: ‘After men have developed enough self-temperance to control their passions, you may consider whether the veil is necessary or not. To insist upon unrestricted freedom in the present circumstances would be like putting sheep at the mercy of lions. ’