KUALA LUMPUR, March 23 — Bandar Tun Razak MP Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail has urged women to step forward with confidence and take on greater roles in national development, serving as agents of change for a more prosperous society.
Dr Wan Azizah, who is also the Prime Minister’s wife, emphasised the need for more women who are courageous, visionary, and wise leaders, to navigate today’s world.
“History has shown that women played a pivotal role in shaping Islamic civilisation. For instance, Saidatina Khadijah was not only the wife of Prophet Muhammad, but also a successful businesswoman and a key supporter of the Islamic dakwah.
“The same applies to Saidatina 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 here today.
She 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, Dr Wan Azizah also presented Aidilfitri donations to 1,000 underprivileged women from across Kuala Lumpur.
— Bernama
