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34 Thus, Ahmadi women, in following this injunction of the Holy Qurān, should safeguard their attire and their Purda. As I have mentioned, the influx of people from abroad has increased from the past. Then certain vices, disgraceful behaviour and immodesty have penetrated the households through television. An Ahmadi mother and an Ahmadi daughter have an increased responsibility to save themselves from these evils. Do not advance so much in fashion that you become oblivious of your status. Do not make your appearance such as would incite others to cast lustful eyes on you. People from different religions and cultures are settled here in a small place and some matters are overlooked because of their intermingling. However, Ahmadi women in general and Ahmadi girls in particular who are studying in colleges and universities have to maintain their individuality. There should be a distinction between them and others. Their dresses and presence should be such that unacquainted men and boys do not find courage to cast evil eyes upon them. In the name of broadmindedness, an Ahmadi girl’s demeanour should not be such that it becomes hard to differentiate between an Ahmadi and a non-Ahmadi girl. ” (Address to Ladies, Jalsa Salana Mauritius, December 3, 2005, Al-Fazl International, May 29, 2015) In the context of Islamic teachings of Haya (modesty) being a part of faith, Hazrat Khalīfatul-Masīh V atba has clearly advised Ahmadi ladies that if they are compelled to wear inappropriate clothing for a job, they should give preference to religion over worldly gains and turn down such a job. Therefore, Huzoor Anwar atba said at an occasion: “Purda is an Islamic commandment that has been explained in detail in the Holy Qurān. The hallmark of pious ladies as stated is that they observe Haya (are modest), remain steadfast on Haya and establish Haya. If due to some job, you do not wear modest