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151 mixed gatherings. This will give you the opportunity to clarify their misconceptions regarding Islamic Purda (at this point Huzoor Anwar atba inquired if these mixed gatherings and open days are synonymous. The reply was in the affirmative). Huzoor Anwar atba said “University students may have separate gathering with their contacts. ” (Meeting National Majlis ‘Amila Lajna Ima’illah Germany held on June 9, 2006, Al-Fazl International, July 7, 2006) Once, in a meeting with National Majlis ‘Amila Lajna Ima’illah Germany, Huzoor Anwar atba gave many important instructions, out of which some are also related to Purda. Huzoor Anwar atba stated: “ Prepare an MTA talk show on the subject of Purda by involving educated girls and explain the purpose of this Islamic commandment. Have a discussion with reference to the Bible and explain that Christianity has given the commandment for Purda because it considers women to be of a lesser status, whereas Islam prescribes Purda for women to elevate their dignity and status. Tell those who oppose Purda that you have discarded your religion because you consider it to be impractical. You thought that it is unworkable in the prevalent conditions, but Islam is a practical religion and we can carry out all of our activities with the and Purda. Work on such programs and send them to MTA. Lajna programs aired on MTA are produced under my instructions and supervision. Although they are meant for the entire world, but keeping in view the local environment, they are especially produced for the European countries. ” Huzoor Anwar atba further stated that as I mentioned at the Lajna UK Ijtimā‘, it should be explained to Ahmadi girls who raise objections to Purda that every club they join has some sort of rules and regulations. If these rules and regulations are not followed, the membership of the club is cancelled. Thus, Islam also has a code of conduct which includes obligatory prayer, recitation of the Holy Qurān and to act upon all its commandments. By taking Baī‘at