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188 now she observes regular Purda and is steadfast in Ahmadiyyat. By the grace of Allah the Almighty, she is progressing in faith as well. ’ Thus, such new entries who had deviated from the Islamic teachings, also try to adopt the correct teachings of Islam, with the blessings of Allah, after accepting Ahmadiyyat. Therefore, our young girls, as well as women, should also be mindful of being steadfast in Islamic traditions. It is mandatory to act upon Allah’s commandments and Purda is also one of the important commandments. ” (Friday Sermon, April 3, 2015 at Baitul Futuh Mosque, London, Al-Fazl International, April 24, 2015) • Respected Dr. Nusrat Jahan Sahiba was also an exemplary model of observance of Purda. After graduating from Pakistan with MBBS, she specialized in Gynaecology from England and started her services at Fazl-e-Omar Hospital in 1985. Mentioning her qualities, Huzoor Anwar atba referred to her Purda in these words: “(Her son-in-law) states that when his daughter turned 12, she started advising her to cover her head and be mindful of Purda. She would relate important narratives from the lives of Hazrat Amma Jan ra and other noble personalities in the form of short stories or tales. She herself observed Purda strictly. So, if parents and the elders keep advising children, their hesitation in wearing diminishes and they feel courageous. . . Dr. Noori, In-Charge Tahir Heart Institute, Rabwah states: ‘I had the opportunity to work with Dr. Nusrat Jahan for over nine years in Zubaida Bani Wing of Fazl-e-Omar Hospital and Tahir Heart institute. She possessed such unique qualities as are found in very few doctors nowadays. She was very pious, devout, had high morals, was God-fearing, prayed for her patients, extremely careful in observing Purda, very knowledgeable about the Holy Qurān, and a true follower of the life of Prophet Muhammad sa and the Promised Messiah as. ’