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Appendix 2: Waqf-e-Nau 159 interest in religion and this disparity in temperaments might result in breaking their marriage. Marriage between Waqifin girls and boys can have problems of another kind if the girl is from a rich family and has been brought up in comfort and luxury and has not been mentally prepared for a hard and simple life and has not learned to be content with little and to live on little. Such girls may make life hell for themselves and their husbands by habitually making extravagant demands. There is nothing wrong with making demands, but when demands exceed the means of, be it the husband, parents or friends, life becomes impossible. It is important for the wives of Waqifin-e-Zindagi not to expect or demand of their husbands what is beyond their means and to be content with less. b) Education for Waqifin Girls: Waqifaat must try to excel in education and choose career paths which allow them to serve the Jama ’ at, without unnecessarily mixing with men. For example, teachers, doctors, linguists, computer experts, computer specialist, typists, etc. Girls in particular might focus on learning languages and to study the literature of those languages. Girls should also be taught management of household affairs. 11) Physical Health of Waqifin-e-Nau: In preparing the Waqifin-e- Nau, it is essential to attend to their physical health. Waqifin who suffer from ailments cannot serve the Jama ’ at as well as the healthy Waqifin. Encourage them to participate in sports. Often a Murabbi (missionary) can gain influence among people if he is good at a sport, and young people in particular get attached to him. 12) Obligations of Family of Waqifin : Hazrat Khalifatul-Masih IV (rh) instructed “ the family of each Waqf-e-Zindagi make a firm