THE ROLE OF WOMEN

Over time I realized that not only did Maulana encourage me to work for the mission, but he also encouraged all women to get involved in conveying God’s message to others. Giving arguments through the examples of Prophet Abraham’s wife Hajira, Maulana explained that all women can perform a revolutionary role to come to the service of the Islamic mission. He said we have to follow in the footsteps of Hajira. She sacrificed her entire life as well as that of her son Ishmael for the Islamic mission. Today, God has given us an opportunity to stand for His mission. He advised, “You must follow in the footsteps of Hajira. You must also work for the Islamic mission at the point of sacrifice.” This greatly inspired me and other female members of the CPS who dedicated themselves to this mission. In February 2020 just before the Coronavirus lockdown, Maulana specifically called me up and told me to initiate more efforts to organize women members of the CPS. Subsequently, the CPS Ladies Interaction Forum was initiated. Today women from all over the world are part of the CPS Ladies Group. The platform is helping women to do a regular study of Islamic material in the modern idiom, apply it in their own lives and share their learning with others. All the women are doing this with great passion. As I was motivated to work for the cause of Islam when Maulana gave me an opportunity, others also work with full enthusiasm. I advise more and more ladies to join the CPS Ladies Group if they want to understand Islam that addresses their minds and inspires them to stand for God. What are the tasks you are shouldering post-Maulana Saheb’s demise? God took Maulana away from us on April 21, 2021. Each member of the CPS Team worldwide felt completely lost. However, I am sure each was and will continue to be guided by God. As for me, it was a great shock, a personal loss. I was in complete silence. Thinking, crying, I was a bundle of emotions. However, Maulana’s last advice to all of us helped me to realize that while God had taken Maulana away from us, God Himself was alive and would always be with anyone who calls out to Him and stands for His mission. God has made arrangements for our continued guidance through Maulana’s lectures and writings. We just need to rededicate ourselves to the mission. That is what I did. Then I was reminded of Maulana’s telephone call to me before the Coronavirus lockdown in March 2020. He said: