Hijab — Page 156
156 DIRECTIONS FOR WAQFAAT-E-NAU Hazrat Khalīfatul-Masīh V atba in a class with Waqfaat-e-Nau held at Baitul Islam Mosque in Canada, advised on various matters. It included very important words of advice regarding Purda. Huzoor Anwar atba said: “Allah Almighty has clearly commanded that the honour and chastity of women should be preserved at two or three occasions in the Holy Qurān. It requires covering of the head and wearing the and scarf. You, the Waqfaat-e-Nau, must set an example without any hesitation. There is no need to be scared of being bullied at school or being embarrassed on the streets. Set an example so that others can follow it. Regarding the manner in which you have covered your heads today, does anyone have a complex as to why our heads are covered? Those behind camera and those on security duty are also veiled very properly. I hope they also do not have any complex. This is God’s commandment and you will be safeguarded if you abide by it. You are under the pledge of Waqf (life-devotion) which means that you will excel others in fulfilling the commandments of Allah. Therefore, your Niqab and scarf should not come off. This is very important so that others can follow your example. Huzoor Anwar atba said “You are under your parents till the age of 12 or 13. (At this age) you come to the class, very well wrapped in your scarves and look beautiful. Later on, as you grow older you gradually become apprehensive. Lajna president or secretary Tarbiyat should send me the list of older girls who regularly wear a scarf while those who do not should be asked to do so. Counsel them and if they do not bring about a change in themselves within a period of two months, send their names to me so that they may be expelled from Waqf-e-Nau. ”