Embracing Hijab: A Journey of Empowerment
January 29, 2025
Often misunderstood as a restriction, purdah is, in reality, a source of strength and identity. The article explores the author’s journey of resilience, proving that true empowerment comes from within—not from societal expectations.
Opinions often surface branding the hijab as a symbol of oppression. Here, we respond to a recent Newslaundry article, challenging the narrative that Muslim women require ‘liberation’ from their choice to wear the veil.
Islamic teachings provide essential principles for living in a society, addressing the political, social, economic, cultural, and religious aspects of human life.
Amidst the polarised debates that either advocate for or entirely reject abortion, Islam offers a balanced and logical perspective, respecting the rights of women and the sanctity of potential life.
Worldly principles attempt to define justice through materialistic values, without reference to God. However, those theories fall short of shaping a system that fulfils all requirements of justice.
As long as a person is immersed in the material world, they cannot relinquish the desire to acquire the paltry goods of this life. On the contrary, the more a person bonds with God, the more they experience peace of mind.
Homes should cultivate an environment where every child, boy or girl, feels equally valued. No child should feel that changing their gender would bring them more importance.
The journey of Arabian society from the age of ignorance to the age of Islam witnessed profound changes in their societal norms, particularly in the status of women.
“Do not be misled to believe that abundant wealth, expensive and elegant clothing, and fine foods can bring happiness. Absolutely Not. True happiness depends on righteousness alone.” — Hazrat Mirza Ghulam Ahmad(as)
Wage theft is a major social problem that the world has been facing for a long time. It can be described as a devastating international endemic.
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