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147 doing research and has to wear a special laboratory dress, they are allowed to wear the dress as required by their environment and do not need to wear a since they do wear a cap over there. However, as they exit their work place, their Purda must be according to what Islam has prescribed. Bank employment is not aimed to serve humanity. So, taking off the for common jobs cannot be permitted, especially the job where a girl is in regular clothes and makeup and a specific dress is not the requirement. Hence, it should always be remembered that Haya requires a modest dress, and the Purda attire which is currently followed is part of modest clothing. If leniency is adopted in Purda, they will alter the modest dress too by making many excuses. And then they will be camouflaged in society where immodesty is already on an increase. The world already is chasing after those who practice their faith and especially Muslims, so that they can pull them away from religion. ” (Friday Sermon, January 13, 2017 at Baitul Futuh mosque London, Published Al-Fazl International, February 3, 2017) Answering a question from a Lajna member— can women work in the police force? — Huzoor Anwar atba stated: In my view, some professions are such that a religious woman who observes Purda and wears the should not opt for them. There, you have to wear a police uniform and the is not a part of the police uniform. Instead, you will have to wear trousers, a t-shirt and a jacket. Sometimes they also wear only a peaked cap. Therefore, Ahmadi women should not join the police service; leave that alone for men. In my view, there are many other professions which an Ahmadi woman can opt for. ” Replying to a question from the same Lajna member, Huzoor