Celebrating Being a Successful Muslim Woman
I’ve been promoted. It has proved to the outside world that Muslim women can be successful in the business world. That a man will be impressed with a women’s work who wears the hijab- that piece of cloth does not hinder her from using her brains.
I can be a role model at home and outside. Those who think Muslim women need to be locked up or chained to the kitchen stove are wrong. Muslim women offer so much to society. Without us, Earth might as well lock up, throw away the key and call the whole thing off.
People around me know I am a hard worker. I come up with creative ideas to improve the environment I’m working in. I work with my soul, aiming to fulfil the best I can achieve for the sake of God, the society I live in and the workplace and its people. People around me say I make a difference, though I shyly disagree because I feel I haven’t yet made it into the history books. That was a joke. I think.
Speaking of jokes, people love my sense of humour and many of the youth I work with favour my cheerful, relaxed yet informative style. I love making people laugh, to melt away their burdens even if only for a minute or so and I always feel compassionate towards others.
Perhaps things are advancing positively today, but I’m still not satisfied. I haven’t yet reached the top. My journey isn’t over just because I’ve been promoted, or just because my photographs have been attracting attention from magazines and on line publications. I still have a lot to do, because as a Muslim my religion has taught me that even if the Day of Judgement has commenced and I have a seed in my hand, I must plant it. Because bettering society is what it’s all about.
Through my work, my dedication, my commitment to living a successful life, I want to change the stereotype that people hold towards Muslim women. I’m not backward, I’m not dull, I’m not housebound, nor am I incompetent.
I thrive for life and its wondrous adventures. I am passionate about capturing a moment with my camera that will share its essence for years to come. I am thriving to become successful in whatever I choose to do, from work to cooking a decent cake that will leave my taste buds revitalised and awakened for life.
There’s too much taboo on the fact that people shouldn’t recognise their good points in fear of pride, jealousy or boasting and there’s not enough realisation that a person can look at their success and humbly thank God. I am doing the latter and I know many Muslim women- more successful than me – are doing just the same.
It’s time to celebrate being successful Muslim women. And I sure hope I’m not alone in this celebration.
Congratulations UM.
ATW
attendingtheworld
May 15, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Mabrook Alf-Mabrook Unique .. I am so happy for you
Maryam
May 15, 2008 at 8:10 pm
Congratulations!!! Masha’allah Unique, you are a great inspiration to the Muslim youth (i.e me) and I pray that you keep getting promoted until you are riiiight at the top, and no-one can knock you off, inshaAllah!
Tuba
May 15, 2008 at 8:16 pm
Mabrouk! You’re an inspiration to me to learn how to use my camera.
And to believe that I can do it, even with two kids to take care of insha’Allah!
Shawna
May 15, 2008 at 8:46 pm
Congratulations on your promotion, I’m so happy to hear that everything is going so well in your life! Aww, smiling for you here
'liya
May 15, 2008 at 11:07 pm
Congratulations … masha allah
rabinaa yakatar afrahak yaa rab
reyhana
May 16, 2008 at 2:08 am
i have been a dedicated silent reader for quite some time a while
congratulations on ur promotion!
i 100% ecoho ur words…”Through my work, my dedication, my commitment to living a successful life, I want to change the stereotype that people hold towards Muslim women. I’m not backward, I’m not dull, I’m not housebound, nor am I incompetent”
- M&M
M&M
May 16, 2008 at 4:49 am
Mubrook sis, may it be the beginning of many more to come.
MuslimMum
May 16, 2008 at 5:44 am
Me hearty congratulations to you
Jaffer
May 16, 2008 at 5:54 am
Mabrook on your new experience, I kinda gave the wrong website accidentally the last time i posted, so this one should be correct
the antidote
May 16, 2008 at 8:16 am
Thank you so much ATW and welcome back btw!
Thank you Maryam =) It’s so sweet that people who don’t even really know me can be happy for me, I love this experience
Thank you so much Tuba! Thank you… ya rab!
Thank you Shawna! I can give you tips whenever you want ensha’Allaah! I’m so happy you’ve taken up photography as a hobby
You can definitely do it!
Liya, thank you!!
Reyhana, yaaa raaaaab!!!!!!!!!!
M&M, I’m so happy that on this wonderful occassion you’ve given me a lovely comment! Thank you and don’t be a stranger!
Jaffer, aye aye captin, thank you!
Antidote, thaaank you! =D
I believe everyone who commented here is successful in their own lives, so I’m so happy that everyone is joining in to thank God for His “ease” after the hardships.
Unique Muslimah
May 16, 2008 at 8:25 am
salam sister,
i am soooooo happy fr u. u have proved ur self as well as proved to the world the potential of a muslimah. ahlamdulillah.
-love u sister for the sake of Allah(swt).
Amel
May 17, 2008 at 12:45 pm
Congrats on your promotion.
Solace
May 17, 2008 at 9:04 pm
Thank you so much Solace and Amel
Unique Muslimah
May 18, 2008 at 9:34 am
Congratulations on your promotion. My first time here blog hopping and I have a a feeling I will keep on coming back;)
Noi
May 18, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Meshallah Sister
UmmIbraahim
May 20, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Congratulation!
I find your blog is full of inspiration for we, Muslim ladies. Syukran!
mswhiterose
May 25, 2008 at 2:54 pm
I’m a black Christian woman, but I’m celebrating with you! Congratulations!!!
Muslim women have always had much to offer, but finally others are seeing it and rewarding her for the excellence and praise that she deserves!
You are right, your work is not done, you and others who support you cannot afford to be satisfied when there is so much to do, so many to educate, and so many to inspire.
From my heart to yours,
MJ
ps. I love the blog, keep writing!
MJ
May 29, 2008 at 10:40 pm
Assalam alai kum..
Masah Allah sis, very much gud to know tat our muslim women are achieving their Goals with the Grace of Allah Tala..
Inshah Allah. u get promoted and reach the top most position and be a role model for other muslim sisters. please remember me in ur prayers.
Rahath
December 21, 2008 at 2:38 pm
Assalam o alaikum,
I am very inspired by your write-up and comments. i am preparing some project about successful women in the world, specially those who are muslims. i would like to contact you in person. you can please send me your contact details, even email address is enough, on munniras@yahoo.com.
I am an author, and for the time being you can see my small website at http://www.munnirasheikh.com. M working on some big project now.
Allah Hafiz
Munnira
May 27, 2009 at 12:43 pm