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174 that it is meant for Pakistan or the Asian countries only. This is an Islamic command and is for all times and for all countries and for the Ahmadi Muslim woman of every country. I repeatedly draw attention towards it, at various places, since this weakness is increasing and if this state continues, then there is no guarantee of Haya in our future generations. They will walk along the streets with their hair down, wearing jeans and blouses or miniskirts, and then they cannot be called Ahmadi, and they will also leave Ahmadiyyat. So, be sensible and save yourself from sinking into the world of immodesty, greed and lust. Otherwise, sanctity of Haya cannot be guaranteed in the future generations. Thus, if you are desirous of Allah the Almighty’s consent and favour, then strictly safeguard Haya. The Holy Prophet sa , once said, “Haya is all good” (Sahih Muslim, Kitabul Eman, Bab Bayan Adad Shoub eman Hadith #157) (Address to Ladies at Jalsa Canada held on July 7, 2012, Al-Fazl International, November 23, 2012) Huzoor Anwar atba has repeatedly addressed women with great concern and given them guidance on matters related to Tarbiyat (moral training). An excerpt from such an address is presented for our readers. The guidance given herein needs to be kept in view always. Huzoor Anwar atba stated: “It should always be remembered that faith in Allah is solidified only when we believe that Allah is watching us all the time. Some evils originate because the wrongdoer assumes that no one is watching them. At such a time, one forgets that Allah the Almighty says: ٌ تَعۡمَلُوۡن َ بَصِیۡر و َ اللّٰہ ُ بِمَا ٌ تَعۡمَلُوۡن َ بَصِیۡر و َ اللّٰہ ُ بِمَا “Allah sees what you do” (Surah At-Taghabun, 64:3). Thus, faith in Allah means that a man does everything bearing fear of Allah in his heart. For example, if Allah has enjoined Purda, then the injunction is not only for coming to Jalsa, or to Jamā‘at events in the mosque, or when you come to meet me. Allah the Almighty has clearly stated for the wives of believers in the Holy Qurān that