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115 than they do to Divine revelation, so do they follow them in this respect as well. Another sign described by the Holy Prophet s as and reported by Ibn Abb a s is that women would engage in business alongside their husbands. 44 This also has come to pass and it is thought that business cannot succeed without women. Some shops in Europe employ pretty women specifically to attract customers and lure them so that they do not leave without buying something. Another sign foretold by the Holy Prophet s as was that women would become so free that they would dress like men, ride hors - es, 45 and even rule over men. 46 This transformation has also taken place. In America and other Christian countries, and, in their imi - tation, among followers of other religions as well, an exaggerated concept of the emancipation of women has taken root. As a result, social norms have completely changed. Women are increasingly joining men to go hunting and horse racing and even perform - ing tricks as circus artistes. The vogue of masculine dress among women is also widespread in Christian countries. Indeed, after the Great War, hundreds of thousands of women have started dress - ing like men and many have taken to wearing just a short jacket over a pair of breeches. The dominance that women enjoy over men today is also without parallel. Consequently, the overall culture of Europe and of other countries under its influence has undergone such transformation that only God can save us from its adverse effects. Otherwise, it will result in great social upheaval. Even the institu - tion of marriage may become extinct and the progress of human - ity may suffer an irreversible loss. Another transformation foretold by the Holy Prophet s as was