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142 not agree, then change the school. ” He stated: “Actually, you must train your daughters in a way that they themselves tell the school that they opt not to go, not because of parents, but of their own personal choice as they do not think it is appropriate. When a girl is grown up, people around are responsible to be watchful of her. Even for Hajj, Islam commands a woman to be accompanied by a Mahram man. . . Private schools usually do not enforce such trips, however they are expensive. In any case, you need to make your girls realize what is wrong and must be avoided. ” (Student class Germany, Held on June 10, 2006, Al-Fazl International, July 7, 2006) Similarly, regarding permission to study in out-of-town educational institutions, Huzoor Anwar atba stated, “If parents give permission, then you may think about it. Over there, who will you live with? There should be a separate hostel for girls. If there is one, then it is fine, but you must take care of your honour and purity while studying over there. ” Huzoor Anwar atba further stated: “When girls from Rabwah used to go out of town for education, every one of them would first seek my permission through Nazarat Talim (Department of Education). The same applies to studying in co-education. Then they also give in writing that they will observe Purda during their studies. ” Huzoor Anwar atba said to the girls, “If parents are not satisfied, then it is better to live and study closer to home. ” (Waqfaat Nau class Germany, held on October 8, 2011, Al-Fazl International, January 6, 2012) In another meeting, Huzoor Anwar atba was asked if one can go to a foreign country for post-secondary education. Answering this question, Huzoor Anwar atba stated: