A discussion examining gender based on the Quran and Sunnah and the lives of remarkable Muslim women throughout civilizational history.
Illuminoor presents Women in Islamic Societies. This will be an engaging and reflective program exploring the spiritual, intellectual, and social roles of women through an Islamic lens. The day will begin with a talk by Dr. Zara Khan, who will examine gender in the Qur’an and Sunnah, grounding contemporary conversations in sacred sources and prophetic guidance.
In the second part of the program, we will journey through Islamic history. Dr. Khan will delve into an exploration of past and present Muslim women around the world showcasing their strength, spiritual knowledge, and political mastery across circumstances and against oppression. These historical examples will serve as mirrors and models, helping us reflect on how their legacies can inform and inspire our own lives. We will also examine some pressing issues facing Muslim Women today.
This event invites participants to deepen their understanding, reconnect with tradition, and engage in meaningful reflection on what it means to live with purpose and faith as Muslim women today.
The program will also allow ample time for Q&A, reflection, refreshments, and suhba inshaAllah.
Dr. Zara Khan earned her Ph.D. with distinction in Political Science from the City University of New York Graduate Center, with certification in Critical Theory. She is the founder of Noble Savagery and noblesavagery.com, an educational platform that aims to provide free and affordable university-grade political education and cultural analyses for the community. Dr. Zara teaches political thought, political economy and comparative politics at West Chester University and has published research with Yaqeen Institute where she served as Director of Research in Contemporary Thought and Politics. She previously taught undergraduate and graduate courses at the City University of New York and Lehigh University. Her educational philosophy aims to embody the words of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ when he said, "Ask Allah for beneficial knowledge and seek refuge in Allah from knowledge without benefit.” (Sunan Ibn Mājah 3843).