The role of Muslim women in Dawah
Is da’wah only for men? Or is it equally the responsibility of men and women? Shifaa bint Mukhlis Miah takes us through a discussion regarding the relevance of da’wah for women and offers some suggestions:
“It is vital that husbands encourage their wives to participate in da’wah work. Unfortunately, not a lot of Muslim women feel that they know enough about Islam to share it with others. They need to realize that it is their responsibility to obtain that knowledge and then share it with others. ….Although many women are busy due to their responsibility as a wife, mother, cook, and teacher, inside their homes, etc – as with any fard, we must make time and organise our lives such that it becomes a centre point of our lives. Women have the ability to make a real difference…”
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