Hijab — Page 153
153 “Purda is the fundamental commandment of the Holy Qurān. Diverse nations belonging to Muslim countries have devised different ways to comply with it, according to their suitability. Hazrat Musleh Mau‘ūd ra used to say that Purda of the Turkish woman is of the highest degree. She wears the Niqab and , which protects her and allows her to perform her tasks as well, as she can move about freely without compromising her modesty. A Missionary told me that he does Tablīgh to the Turkish community. He says that when I propagate, the Turks question me, ‘which Islam should we accept, the proper Islam to which you invite or the Islam your women exhibit? Islam enjoins observing of Purda and they (Ahmadi women) disregard it. Many women among our acquaintances do not observe Purda. ’ Once, I stated that for Tablīgh one needs to present one’s own model as well. Personal model is a great means of doing Tablīgh. Take note that your example has given other people a chance to raise objections. So, these women are not just defying a command of Allah, but are also becoming the cause of stumbling of others. Thus, they are committing a two-fold sin, as Allah the Almighty has stated in the next verse, ‘whoso disobeys Allah and His Messenger surely strays away in manifest error’ (Surah Al Ahzab, 33:37). ” (Address to ladies at Jalsa Salana Switzerland held on September 4, 2004, Published Al-Fazl International, January 7, 2005) Huzoor Anwar atba advised Ahmadi women: “Some Arab women have told me that they have observed in the mosque in the UK, and at other places too, that Ahmadi women do not observe proper Purda. Arab women are very particular about Purda of their hair. Their heads are fully covered and therefore, they find it strange that Ahmadi women do not observe Purda (of hair). Instead, they cover their heads with a small scarf. This matter needs to be attended to earnestly, lest you become the cause of the faltering