Sip N' Spill: Muslim Woman in the Modern World

330 East Roosevelt Road,Lombard IL 60148

14 January, 2023

Description

Have you ever felt like you are continously trying to be put in boxes by society-- too educated, too outspoken, too 'modern'? Come upack the true role of the muslim woman in the modern society. Do traditional expectations hold up in reality? What does Islam really say in regard to education, family, and feminism? Join us each month to discuss what defines a strong Muslim woman and how to apply that to a modern, Western world. Using an interactive format, our chats will include specific qualities that have historically defined strong female role models and answer questions such as: Who are our female role models? What qualities define a strong Muslim woman? What roles have Muslim women played in the past and how does that apply today? What does female empowerment really mean? This is open to women ages 18+ Refreshments served Aisha Fatima Community is a women only space. Doors open 15 minutes before the session for registration. Team Lead: Aalimah Sabah Memon is a native of the north side of Chicago. Her love and interest for teaching and learning has been apparent from a young age. She attained a degree in elementary education from Benedictine University. She also attained her aalimiyyah degree at Shariah Board/Rahmat-e-Alam Foundation from where she attained ijaazaat in arabic, fiqh, tafseer, hadith and seerah. Aalimah Sabah is a dedicated and energetic educator bringing her love of Allah into all her interactions. She currently teaches at a private school in the Western suburbs. We are located at 330 E Roosevelt Rd. Ste 100 Lombard, IL 60148. Our space is at the front of the building. Who we are: Aisha Fatima Community is a non-profit organization that aims to create a space for women to build a relationship with their Deen and Muslim culture; catered to and led by Muslim Women. Our Goals: Aisha Fatima Community aims to serve Muslim women of all backgrounds & ages. Wherever you are in life, we want this space to be your source of comfort while navigating the complexities of womanhood. Questions: [email protected]