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~48~ think that the progress of the advanced countries is a guarantee of our progress and life and walking with them will guarantee our survival. The progress of these advanced countries has reached its peak and their immorality and immoral actions are causing them to decline, which has begun manifesting itself. They are inviting the wrath of God, they are inviting destruction. Thus, in such a situation under human compassion, we have to show them the right path and save them, instead of adopting their colors. Their reformation seems to be difficult due to their arrogance and distance from religion. If they do not reform themselves then the future progress of the world will be led by those nations who keep the religious and moral values intact. Thus, as I said before, I am especially addressing the youth that they should pay attention to God Almighty’s teachings. Instead of getting influenced by the world and walking behind them, you should make the world follow you. ” Huzoor-e-Anwar (aba) further stated: “For the progress of Islam, all that is commanded by God and His messenger Prophet Muhammad (saw) is essential. The restrictions for modesty are not only for women. In Islam, restrictions are equal for both men and women. God Almighty first taught the way of modesty and purdah to men. He says: َ ۡ ؕ ذٰلِک فُرُوۡجَہُم مِن ۡ اَبۡصَارِہِم ۡ و َ یَحۡفَظُو ۡا قُل ۡ لِّلۡمُؤۡمِنِیۡن َ یَغُضُّو ۡا o َ یَصۡنَعُوۡن لَہُم ۡ ؕ اِن َّ اللّٰہ َ خَبِیۡر ٌۢ بِمَا اَزۡکٰی “Say to the believing men that they restrain their eyes and guard their private parts. That is purer for them. Surely, Allah is well aware of what they do. ” [Holy Quran 24:31] God Almighty first commanded faithful men to do ghade basr (lowering of gaze) because it is necessary for purity. If there is no purity, then one cannot find God. Thus, before commanding women to do purdah, men are commanded to refrain from all that which may incite their emotions. They are prohibited from