Month: March 2021
Education: Equal Access for All
Maaham Ahmad, South Wimbledon The pursuit of education is a human right that is crucial to the future advancement of our society. While many of us may take our easy access to education for granted, there are millions of children in our world fighting for their right to simply attend school and acquire the knowledge they need in order to build the future of … Read More Education: Equal Access for All
Hazrat Umme Ammaarahؓ
Iffat Mirza, Cambridge “Well behaved women seldom make history” is an easily marketable and repeatable slogan that now adorns T-Shirts, tote bags, restaurant walls etc. Simultaneously seen as a powerful tribute to the brave women of history, and a harsh indictment of patriarchy, this slogan reminds us of the very important role that women play in making history, but unfortunately it is always in … Read More Hazrat Umme Ammaarahؓ
+ Allah, Community, Covid19, Education, Family, Health and well-being, Hope, Lockdown, Prayer, Self-reflection
My Spiritual Growth During Lockdown
Jaziba Ahmed, Earlsfield 2020 was a most significant and life-changing year for all of us. A year where life took a sudden turn as the outbreak of the coronavirus dominated all over the world and forced us into lockdown here in the UK. From the closure of schools, universities and work to not being able to see our loved ones and some of us … Read More My Spiritual Growth During Lockdown
Legacy of ‘Aishah ؓ
Maaham Ahmad, South Wimbledon Many people may be surprised to learn that when Islam was in its early stages, and the Arab world was being pulled out of its medieval ways, it was a woman who was acting in part as a scholar and leader in this primarily patriarchal society. As one of the wives of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah … Read More Legacy of ‘Aishah ؓ
Polygamy
Sofia Aamir, London ‘How do Muslim men keep their vows with their first partner if they are allowed to marry four times?’, asked my teacher. As a 14-year-old, sitting in a Religious Education lesson, I had no answer! Honestly, it got me thinking too. Now, 6 years later, I wish I could go back in time to answer the question. So, here I am … Read More Polygamy
+ Faith, History, Holy Prophet ﷺ, Islam, Women
The Perfect Role Model
Amtul Kafi Bhunnoo, London When the world is looking for the perfect role model for 21st century women, tendency goes towards corporate women making it to the list of the top “richest” or “women of the year” or “women to look up to”. However, one of the most overlooked women in history, who was a most successful businesswoman, was none other than Hazrat* Khadija … Read More The Perfect Role Model
Exceptional Women in Islam
Sophia Anwar, Birmingham South History is witness to the fact that there has been much inequality between men and women. The basic right to vote, have an education, divorce or inherit is not something we should take for granted and we owe gratitude to those who campaigned and worked hard to obtain these rights. International Women’s Day brings focus to how much has been … Read More Exceptional Women in Islam
The British Muslim Women’s Podcast
#InternationalWomensDay2021 In this episode of The British Muslim Women’s podcast, Dur-e-Shewar Anwar, Nooresahar Ahmad and Mahrukh Arif, talk about the nature of female unity, of sisterhood in the context of competition. Reflecting on how being part of Lajna UK has helped to shape their personal experiences of sisterhood.
+ Ahmadiyya, Community, Creation, Diversity, Equality, Humankind, Islam, Serving Humanity, Social Justice, Society
Zero Discrimination Day
Eisha Sohail, Farnham What is it all about? UN Zero Discrimination Day is a day of equality, a day to celebrate the diversity in our world and to recognise the fact that everyone is different, and everyone is valued. It is a day to promote equal rights of people with different nationalities, religions, beliefs, races etc. and embrace those differences with love and acceptance. … Read More Zero Discrimination Day
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