Hijab — Page 194
194 She herself admitted that in mixed gatherings men tend to stare. Since men and women were in separate areas, attention was not distracted and everyone was able to concentrate on Islam and prayers. Therefore, Ahmadi women who are in some sort of complex [regarding Purda and segregation] should ponder upon her comment. ” (Friday Sermon, August 10, 2018 at Baitul Futuh Mosque, London, Al-Fazl International, August 31, 2018) • Another beautiful comment was given by a non-Ahmadi Muslim female journalist who had abandoned Purda due to her rebellious attitude. Narrating her comments, Huzoor Anwar atba said, “Belize Jamā‘at has been established recently. From there, a journalist, Maryam Abdul, was visiting. She is a famous anchor of Krem TV of Belize. She said, ‘I was born in a staunch Sunni family. My father was a rigid Muslim and therefore, I revolted and stopped practicing Islamic teachings as I grew up. Since Purda, scarf and many other things which, rightly or wrongly, are followed by other Muslims were practised very strictly, I drifted away from Islamic teachings. When I grew up, I took off my and scarf and threw them away. However, I have firm faith in Allah the Almighty. But in coming to Jalsa Salana I have had an unusual experience. Here, I did not see any women bound or hitched. Every girl and every woman was free. I took note of them; women and girls were roaming around freely, singing poems, going to the bazaar, and meeting each other lovingly. This has made me think that if had I been born in an Ahmadi family, I would not have revolted. ’ Therefore, Ahmadis are very fortunate. They should be thankful to Allah the Almighty, for being born into Ahmadi homes or that He enabled some to convert to Ahmadiyyat and saved them from all that gives way to rebellious trends. Some Ahmadi girls are also rebellious.