Category: Women’s Rights

The Nurturing Body Of Lajna Ima’illah

Rameen Masood, Leicester ‘Which, then, of the favours of your Lord will you twain deny?’[i] 1922. The year when building blocks of Muslim female empowerment were laid, to be realised with knowledge and spiritual enhancement and zeal for service and thus Lajna Ima’illah was formed by His Holiness Mirza Bashiruddin Mahmud Ahmad (may Allah be pleased with him). Just like the explosion of a … Read More The Nurturing Body Of Lajna Ima’illah

100 Years of Lajna Ima’illah

Rabah Nasir, Worcester Park The 1928 Equal Franchise Act finally allowed women in the UK the same voting right as men, after a long hard fight and sacrifice of the Suffragettes. By then Lajna Ima’illah, the Ahmadiyya Muslim women’s auxiliary organisation was already 6 years old, at the cost of no blood and sweat of the female members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. In … Read More 100 Years of Lajna Ima’illah

The Status of Women: My Experiences

Eisha Sohail, Farnham International Women’s Day, marked annually on the 8th of March, is a worldwide celebration of the social, economic, and cultural achievements of women and a call for gender equality. From politics to healthcare, women are advancing in their position within society and away from negative aspects of patriarchy, and this day is a way for the world to become aware and … Read More The Status of Women: My Experiences

Khilafat – Empowerment Beyond Words

Khilafat: A Girl’s Key to Empowerment

Iffat Mirza, Raynes Park Khilafat taught me languages that no one else can. As I’m sure many other Ahmadi Muslims will agree, our Community’s annual convention, are three of the most awaited days of the year. As we eagerly volunteer our time and efforts in the weeks running up to it, the days pass in a blur of spirituality and positivity. Amongst these three … Read More Khilafat: A Girl’s Key to Empowerment

Khilafat: Championing Women’s Rights

Dr Fariha Khan, London Everyone has many roles in their life that they try to juggle and hold on to. The word juggle is often spoken in the context of women and to some extent it’s true. As a mother, as a wife, as a sister, as a friend and as a daughter you feel that someone is always needing you or wanting you … Read More Khilafat: Championing Women’s Rights

“…Never forget who you are, and take pride…”

Kholood Tahir Munir, London (Editor’s note: His Holiness Khalifatul Masih V has delivered two inspirational addresses to Ahmadi Muslim women in the last few months. We reflect over these through a series of blogs as we learn from the guidance contained within.) The physical presence of His Holiness Mirza Masroor Ahmad (may Allah be his Helper) has the power to melt hearts and being … Read More “…Never forget who you are, and take pride…”

Honouring the Rights of Women

Mahrukh Arif-Tayyeb, Newcastle (Editor’s note: His Holiness Khalifatul Masih V has delivered two inspirational addresses to Ahmadi Muslim women in the last few months. We reflect over these through a series of blogs as we learn from the guidance contained within.) As women, sadly, we have all heard or seen some men talking about women in a derogatory manner. Many a time, we witness … Read More Honouring the Rights of Women