Former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has urged women to confidently step forward and take on greater roles in national development, serving as agents of change for a more prosperous society.
The Bandar Tun Razak MP emphasised the need for more courageous women with vision and wisdom to navigate today’s world.
“History has shown that women have played a pivotal role in shaping Islamic civilisation. For instance, Siti Khadijah Khuwailid was not only the wife of Prophet Muhammad but also a successful businessperson and a key supporter of the Islamic dakwah.
“The same applies to Aisyah, a renowned scholar and hadith narrator, whose knowledge has served as a reference for generations. Women’s leadership in Islam is not confined to the background, but extends to administration, education, and community development, making a direct and lasting impact.
“Women are not merely complements; they are leaders capable of driving change, through wisdom and discernment,” she said when officiating the “Ilmu Madani: Wanita Mukminah Kepimpinan Berhikmah” programme in Kuala Lumpur yesterday.
In fact, the first university in the world was also founded by a Muslim woman, Wan Azizah said.
“A Muslim woman, Fatima al-Fihri, founded the University of al-Qarawiyyin in Morocco,” she said.
The prime minister’s wife added that wise leadership must be rooted in faith, enriched in knowledge and discernment, justice and equality, as well as love and empathy.
At the event, Wan Azizah also presented Aidilfitri donations to 1,000 underprivileged women across the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
- Bernama
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