Hijab — Page 79
79 Those who raised objections on Islamic teachings now agree that at some places it is better to have segregation between women and men. There is even talk about separate organizations for men and women. Society has also become cognizant of the fact that men and women are better off with their distinct identity and place. Those who accused us of segregation and objected to it are now accepting that at certain places there should be segregation. ” “Therefore, an Ahmadi Muslim lady should have firm faith that ultimately it is our teaching, which will prevail and their efforts in the name of women’s freedom will surely be unfruitful and unsuccessful. Guiding us in this matter, the Promised Messiah as has stated that state of men should be analyzed. He also advised men and related their present condition that they are completely out of control. They neither fear God nor have faith in the day of judgement. Worldly pleasures are their sole aim. (Malfuzāt Vol 7 page 134-135 – edition 1985 published England). . . The woman who was organising concerts also repeated what the Promised Messiah as said. Huzoor Anwar atba mentioned earlier, the event organizer stated that she cannot keep men and women together unless men understand and they assure that women will be treated respectfully and men will learn to control their temptations. Today this has been voiced, even though it is from a song and dance gathering. At least they gave a thought to how much harm can be and is being caused by unsegregated gatherings. This was the guidance given by our faith hundreds of years ago and elaborated by the Promised Messiah as a hundred and twenty-five years ago. They are now coming to terms with it after experiencing the vulgarity that is being spread in the name of freedom. Ultimately,