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185 • Respected Dr. Fehmeeda Munir Sahiba was blessed with the opportunity of serving as a life devotee in Fazl-e-Omar Hospital for a long time. On her passing, Huzoor Anwar atba spoke about her virtues in a Friday sermon and mentioned her steadfastness in Purda as well. He stated: “She settled in Rabwah in 1964 and served as a lady doctor in Fazl- e-Omar Hospital until 1984. Once, Hazrat Khalīfatul-Masīh III rh gave the example of her Purda in Majlis Shūrā, saying that someone who wishes to learn how to work while observing Purda must learn from Dr. Fehmeeda. ” (Friday Sermon, October 12, 2012 at Baitul Futuh Mosque, London, Al-Fazl International, November 2, 2012) • Respected Nasira Salima Raza Sahiba was an African American Ahmadi who died in Zion, USA on February 18, 2013. Talking about her good qualities, Huzoor Anwar atba stated: “She was born in St Louis, USA in 1927. Her father was a Baptist priest. . . In 1949, she had the honour of embracing Ahmadiyyat through the late Dr. Khalil Ahmad Nasir. She got married to late Nasir Ali Raza Sahiba in 1951 (for years, she worked as local president and regional president Lajna). She had immense love for Islam in her heart. She was known to be a good teacher. Ahmadi women regarded her as a mother. She would explain very lovingly and also rectified their shortcomings. She always instructed girls to observe Purda and likewise taught them Islamic morals. Furthermore, she informed them how to face the evil customs of the Western society. She was born and raised here so she knew it all. ” (Friday Sermon, March 1, 2013 at Baitul Futuh Mosque, London, Al-Fazl International, March 22, 2013) • Respected Tanya Khan was a faithful new Ahmadi who died in Canada. Describing her exceptional qualities, Huzoor Anwar atba mentioned her steadfastness in Purda. Huzoor Anwar atba stated: