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114 scarf or your Burqa. And then honest efforts are also blessed by Allah. ” (Address to Ladies, Jalsa Salana Sweden, September 17, 2005, Al-Fazl International, May 15, 2015) Be Mindful of Observing Purda at Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention) On the occasion of Jalsa Salana at Hadiqatul Mahdi, UK, Huzoor Anwar atba advised women to give special attention to Purda and said: “Furthermore, women tend to be more enthusiastic about going around and seeing things. Therefore, they must take more precaution. They should neither roam in their own area [i. e. Jalsa Gah area] nor outside it. But, if they wish to see the area and go around, as it is very large and new for them, sure, they are permitted to do so, but only after the Jalsa proceeding has finished, not while it is still on. Remember, however, that even when you do go around to see the area, you must be mindful of your Purda. Non-Ahmadi women who have come with Ahmadi woman do not observe Purda, but Ahmadi women should nonetheless observe it. I have observed guests. If the hosts inform the guests of our traditions, they certainly show regard. I have often noticed that female guests come to our events having covered themselves with a shawl, scarf or Dupatta. So this is also a very great quality in them. They only need to be explained about it. In any case, as I have stated, Ahmadi women must be in Purda when they go about. And if for some reason they are not able to observe it, then such ladies should also not apply any makeup. Nonetheless, their heads must be covered, since this is purely a religious environment and we must try, as far as possible, to abide by all those commandments which our faith demands from us. ” (Friday Sermon, delivered July 28, 2006 at Hadiqatul Mahdi, Al- Fazl International, August 18, 2006)