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167 (Class Waqfaat-e-Nau Germany held on August 20, 2008, Al-Fazl International, October 10, 2008) During his tour of France, while giving valuable guidance in a Waqfaat-e-Nau class, Huzoor Anwar atba spoke about observing Purda in educational institutions: “Girls who are studying in colleges and universities should always remember that every Ahmadi girl has to maintain her honour and should come to the realization that being Ahmadis, they are different from others. Furthermore, the Waqfaat-e-Nau girls should outrank them in maintaining their honour and taking care of themselves, since in the future they have to serve and also morally train the Jamā‘at. So, always be careful when you go to the marketplace, cover your head with a scarf or wear a , regardless of the others liking or disliking it. ” Then he stated, “There are private schools where there are no such prohibitions and those who can afford the cost can study there. If there is difficulty in schools, then the scarf may be taken off during school time, but not after. As you come out of school, wear your or scarf. ” (Class Waqfaat-e-Nau France held on October 10, 2008, Al-Fazl International, November 14, 2008) Similarly, Huzoor Anwar atba said to the Waqfaat-e-Nau on another occasion: “To be a role model, it is important that you are well- versed in your faith, pay attention to prayers, recite the Holy Qurān daily, and are regular in wearing the or scarf and observe proper Purda. If you are wearing a and the face is uncovered, then makeup should not be worn; but if makeup is worn, then you will have to cover the face. Thus, always remember all these points. ” (Class Waqfaat-e-Nau , October 8, 2011 held at Bait-ul- Rashid, Germany, Al-Fazl International, January 6, 2012) Hazrat Khalīfatul-Masīh V atba , referring to his successful tour of European countries, gave important guidance to members of the