Contents

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Foreword

Hazrat Mirza Masroor Ahmad Khalifatul Masih V(aba)

Introduction

The Religious Commandment of Purda

The Commandment of Ghadd-e-Basar (Lowering the Gaze) for Both Men and Women

Men Must Keep Their Gazes Pure

Chastity for Men and Women

Meaning of Furuj and Its Safeguarding

Why Is Purda of the Face Necessary?

Haya (Modesty) Is a Part of Faith

A Woman’s Honour Is in Covering Her Beauty

Boundaries of Purda

Lesser Degree of Purda Around Mahram Relatives

Conditional Permission Required by Those Entering Homes

Gatherings of Women and Men Should Be Separate

Handshaking Between Men and Women

Purda From Servants

Males Serving Food at Events

Dance: Immodesty and Obscenity

The Bride and Female Participants at a Wedding Should Also Observe Purda

Objections on Islamic Purda and Their Refutations

Honourable People Have a Dignified Attire

Quranic Teachings of Purda Versus Commandments of the Gospels and a Comparative Review of Eastern and Western Societies

Efforts to Restrict the Islamic Traditions

Answer to an Objection Raised About Separate Seating Arrangements for Men and Women

A Prudent Response to the Allegation Raised Against Men and Women Offering Salat in Segregation

Criticism About Purda in the Name of Women’s Rights

Purda by Force Is Not Permissible

The Garment of Righteousness

Two Purposes of Clothing

Meaning of the Word “Reesh”

Modest Dress

The Custom of Burqa in Arabs and Turks

Burqas Should Be Modest

Modest Swimming Attire

An Ahmadi Woman’s Apparel in a Western Society

Be Mindful of Observing Purda at Jalsa Salana (Annual Convention)

Social Media and Purda

Role of Social Media in Immodesty

Positive Use of Social Media

Responsibilities of an Ahmadi Woman

Ahmadi Mothers Should Inculcate Awareness of Purda in Their Daughters

Limits of Freedom and Standard of Purda of an Ahmadi Girl

Women Should Act with Courage Rather Than Have an Inferiority Complex

Advice to Pray for Continuous Guidance

Newly Converted Ahmadi Women as Role Models

Maintain the Standard of Purda in Educational Institutions

Purda Is Not a Barrier in Employment

Purda: A Practical Model for Tabligh

Directions for Waqfaat-e-Nau

Mothers of Waqfaat-e-Nau Should Be Role Models

Guidance on Purda for Missionaries and Their Wives

Guidance for Lajna Office Bearers

A Few Exemplary Characters

Obedience to Quranic Commandments Guarantees Heaven

Glossary