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128 As mentioned in a blessed Hadith, there is a glad tiding that a reward of paradise lies under the feet of mothers; however, in relation to this, mothers have been assigned the duty of the proper upbringing of their children. Hence, Huzoor Anwar atba says: “It is also the duty of Ahmadi mothers to raise their children in such a manner that they have firm conviction in God Almighty and to make every effort to gain His pleasure, as their first priority. And this cannot be achieved unless mothers also try their utmost to attain high standards of faith. The heaven which has been laid under the feet of mothers is to heighten them in fear of Allah the Almighty and in faith on one hand, and on the other hand, to let their children progress in faith through their pious training. Otherwise, every mother cannot be given glad tidings of paradise. Thus, always remember the phrase of the Promised Messiah as that ‘I have come to strengthen faith’. ” (Address to Ladies, Jalsa Salana UK, July 25, 2009, Al-Fazl International, June 21, 2013) In one of his addresses, Hazrat Khalīfatul-Masīh V atba elaborated on the close connection between fashion and immodesty and their negative impact and advised parents to instill Haya in their children and teach them to observe Purda. He atba said: “Wearing revealing dress desensitizes a person towards a sense of absurdity and nudity. Parents say it is alright, they are only little girls. They are fond of fashion, let them do it, there is no harm. Fashion is fine, but fashion in clothing must be checked when it extends to nudity. If in fashion, the coat which is worn as a Burqa is so tight that it is inappropriate to go in front of men, then such fashion is not allowed. It will not be fashion anymore. It will actually be immodesty, which will gradually discard the. To observe Haya is a commandment of Islam. Thus, be mindful of