As students and as the members of the upcoming generation that is going to revolutionize the world, there are so many amazing women who with their wit, diligence and strong will have created a name for themselves. Here is a list of the five women that I look up to for inspiration, to seek answers when I am in a tough and confusing situation.
As Facebook's Chief Operating officer she has made quite a name for herself. It would be almost impossible to beat this woman's resume. She studied at Harvard, helped build the Facebook empire, worked at Google, was an aerobics instructor in the 80's, was ranked as America's No. 12 most powerful women.
Michelle Obama
Michelle Obama is the wife of the 44th president of the USA, Barack Obama. She had several positions in Chicago city government in 1990 and from 1996 until she became the first African American first lady. She was involved in various causes notably supporting military families, and ending childhood obesity.
Emma Watson
If you're a Potterhead you probably just screamed, "HERMIONE !!", inside your head. Her legend of playing Hermione Jean Granger will last forever in many of our hearts. ("It's leviOsa, not levioSA!”)
She is a known feminist and fights for gender equality as a matter of fact she was appointed UN Women Goodwill Ambassador in July 2014. When she was just 24 years of age, Emma had already been involved in the promotion of girls' education for several years.
Khadija binth khuwaylid
Khadija (May Allah be pleased with her) was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). She is a widely known female figure for many Muslim sisters. She was a successful and esteemed business-woman. She had a keen eye and was highly intuitive, earning the monikers, Ameerat-Quraysh (“Princess of Quraysh”) and Al-Tahira (“The Pure One”) due to her stellar reputation.
She knew what she was doing business-wise, never compromising her modesty or integrity to succeed in the male-dominated trades — hiring only those that could meet these standards. She turned down many marriage proposals. She was the one who asked the Prophet to marry her. And also she was 15 years older than him.
She was the first person on earth embrace Islam. In Islam, whether rich or poor, one’s financial condition is a test. And she gave her earnings to the poor, the orphans, the widows and the sick. She helped poor girls get married and uplifted them.
Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar
Here is a lesser known personality, who belongs to one of the most notable warriors of all time. Most of us have heard stories about the lives of strong and brave women in Islamic history. The stories of these women who I, along with many other Muslims around the world are raised with, share details of their intelligence, loyalty, strength and beauty.
These are women who fought, who battled with not only their words, but raised their fists and swords to protect their faith and their loved ones.
“In a battle that took place in Beit Lahia near Ajnadin, Khalid watched a knight in black attire, with a big green shawl wrapped around their waist and covering their bust. That knight broke through the Roman ranks as an arrow. Khalid and the others followed this knight and joined battle, while the leader was wondering about the identity of this unknown knight."
That knight was Khawla bint Al Azwar (May Allah be pleased with her). Her story is one of bravery, courage, and empowerment. It is a story of Islamic history that is neglected by the few who know it, a story which is left on the shelf and allowed to collect dust.
We must honour and admire the memory of a woman who refused to allow her fellow Muslim brothers and sisters be enslaved.
They say girls with dreams are women with vision.
YOU can achieve your dreams!
YOU can be a anything you think!
All we have to do is put our will and skill into it. Do you want to be ranked as one of the most powerful women in the world? Then, just go for it!
Good luck on the journey of your future… May you succeed!
Khadija (May Allah be pleased with her) was the wife of the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him). She is a widely known female figure for many Muslim sisters. She was a successful and esteemed business-woman. She had a keen eye and was highly intuitive, earning the monikers, Ameerat-Quraysh (“Princess of Quraysh”) and Al-Tahira (“The Pure One”) due to her stellar reputation.
She knew what she was doing business-wise, never compromising her modesty or integrity to succeed in the male-dominated trades — hiring only those that could meet these standards. She turned down many marriage proposals. She was the one who asked the Prophet to marry her. And also she was 15 years older than him.
She was the first person on earth embrace Islam. In Islam, whether rich or poor, one’s financial condition is a test. And she gave her earnings to the poor, the orphans, the widows and the sick. She helped poor girls get married and uplifted them.
Khawlah Bint Al-Azwar
Here is a lesser known personality, who belongs to one of the most notable warriors of all time. Most of us have heard stories about the lives of strong and brave women in Islamic history. The stories of these women who I, along with many other Muslims around the world are raised with, share details of their intelligence, loyalty, strength and beauty.
These are women who fought, who battled with not only their words, but raised their fists and swords to protect their faith and their loved ones.
“In a battle that took place in Beit Lahia near Ajnadin, Khalid watched a knight in black attire, with a big green shawl wrapped around their waist and covering their bust. That knight broke through the Roman ranks as an arrow. Khalid and the others followed this knight and joined battle, while the leader was wondering about the identity of this unknown knight."
That knight was Khawla bint Al Azwar (May Allah be pleased with her). Her story is one of bravery, courage, and empowerment. It is a story of Islamic history that is neglected by the few who know it, a story which is left on the shelf and allowed to collect dust.
We must honour and admire the memory of a woman who refused to allow her fellow Muslim brothers and sisters be enslaved.
They say girls with dreams are women with vision.
YOU can achieve your dreams!
YOU can be a anything you think!
All we have to do is put our will and skill into it. Do you want to be ranked as one of the most powerful women in the world? Then, just go for it!
Good luck on the journey of your future… May you succeed!
Written by,
Aishath Aneega Suruhaab
President of Environmental Science Club
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