Women
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Summer is giving way to autumn, cooler days bringing respite from months of hot sun, and a new school term has begun. Before winter comes around we pause for a weekend where white marquees await the sounds of Tilawat and Nazm, speeches and presentations, chatter and laughter as friends are reunited to learn and to…
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Zohaa Qasim, Putney Heath For as long as I can remember, September has always meant one thing – Lajna’s National Ijtema. I’ve been attending the National Ijtema since I was a child and a feeling that never goes away is excitement. I looked forward to the competitions if I was participating, the exhibitions and activities…
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Jalsa Salana UK has come to a close, with guests departed and workers winding up. Let’s look back on the days of Jalsa and focus on a few messages sent by Lajna. Sofia begins by describing the smaller moments of Jalsa. Much of Jalsa is remembered through what can be seen or heard most clearly.…
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As we prepare for Jalsa Salana, Ayesha Naseem and Zona Tariq delve into Islamic history to talk about inspirational accounts of some admirable women from the time of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him). From his blessed wives to other female companions, they discuss how their exemplary obedience to Allah,…
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Dr Amtul Kafi Yadullah Bhunnoo, London There is a peculiar irony in how the world treats Muslim women. They are everywhere in the news yet never truly heard. Their images fuel debates on integration and Western values. Opinion pieces are written about them, rarely by them. The contradiction? The same society that claims to want to save them shuts every door in their face. The statistics are stark. Muslim women…
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Rabah Nasir, Worcester Park The word “girl” carries centuries of history. In Middle English, “girle” referred simply to a young person, yet over time it has come to signify a female child: the bearer of dreams, potential, and a promise of the future. The Holy Qur’an reminds us: “O ye people! fear your Lord, Who created you from…
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Ayela Noor (aged 15), Fleet As soon as I enter, I am immediately greeted with smiles. Jalsa has a very positive, friendly environment that makes me feel welcome. I start the day walking around the site, and I see people of all different backgrounds, united by one thing. Islam. It’s beautiful and so inspirational to…
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Today we commemorate and give thanks for 117 years of the institution of Khilafat established in the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. Fatiha Nadeem and Rameen Masood talk about the blessings, relevance and need for Khilafat in the modern age from personal perspective. They share how the constant and loving guidance of Khilafat helps youth navigate challenges…
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On International Women’s Day, Nooresahar Ahmad and Tooba Khokhar discuss this year’s aim of Accelerate Action. What are the ways in which we can progress women’s rights in the 21st century? What does equality and justice mean for women in conflicts around the world? And what lessons can we learn from the Islamic past that…
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International Women’s Day is a day of action on women’s rights, but it is also a day of awareness. It is by educating ourselves on the realities of the issues faced by women and girls throughout the world, that we can progress as a society. Alongside this year’s theme of “accelerate action”, International Women’s Day…
