Uplifting Women
Jummah Mubarak, sis.
There are many remarkable women in Islam who are honored as the Mothers of the Believers and pillars of our tradition. Their strength, knowledge, sacrifice, and devotion helped shape our ummah in lasting ways. As we remember and honor them, we are also called to honor the women around us today, especially those who need support the most.
The reality is that Islam uplifts women in a profound and beautiful way. It granted women dignity, spiritual agency, rights, and honor at a time when they were denied it. As Muslims, it is our responsibility to reflect that legacy not only in what we say, but in how we treat, support, and advocate for women in our communities.
During this blessed month, many women go above and beyond in service. They care for their families, support their communities, host gatherings, prepare meals, organize initiatives, and carry responsibilities that often go unseen. While this service is noble and deeply rewarded, we want to gently remind you to serve in a way that is sustainable. Do what you can with sincerity and excellence, but not at the expense of your well-being. Burnout is not a requirement of faith. Allah wants our hearts connected to Him this month. Your worship, reflection, and personal growth matter just as much as what you do for others.
This month, Halaqah Tingz will honor underserved women by uplifting and strengthening our partner organization, The Aafiyah Project. Through this partnership, we aim to support critical needs and empower underserved women to lead healthier, safer, and more fulfilling lives.
As we reflect on the women who built our tradition, let us also commit to building spaces of care, dignity, and opportunity for women today.
Surah An-Nisa (4:1)
“O mankind, fear your Lord, who created you from a single soul and created from it its mate and dispersed from both many men and women. And fear Allah, through whom you ask one another, and the wombs. Indeed, Allah is ever, over you, an Observer.”
This ayah lays a powerful foundation for how we are meant to view and treat one another. Allah reminds us that all of humanity was created from a single soul. Our origin is shared. Our dignity is shared. Our worth is not determined by wealth, status, or visibility in society. It is inherent.
When we reflect on honoring underserved women, this ayah calls us back to that essential truth. Women who are marginalized, overlooked, or struggling are not separate from us. They are part of the same human family created by Allah. Their dignity is divinely given. Their hardships do not diminish their value.
The ayah also commands us to be conscious of Allah in how we deal with one another. Supporting underserved women, advocating for their well-being, and addressing their critical needs is an act of taqwa. It is an expression of our awareness that Allah is watching how we uphold justice, compassion, and mercy.
To honor underserved women is to live out this ayah. It means recognizing their humanity, protecting their rights, strengthening their access to resources, and ensuring they are not left behind. It means moving beyond admiration of the great women of our past and actively embodying that same commitment to dignity and care in our present.
When we uplift women who are underserved, we are not performing charity alone. We are fulfilling a divine trust rooted in our shared origin and accountability before Allah.
