The ‘Press and Media’ team is a part of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association UK.
In today’s world, there are many misconceptions surrounding our faith. Does Islam give women equal rights? Does it promote hatred and division? Is it a threat to the modern world? In order to contribute to the dialogue on Islam, we use the tools of the digital age, from X previously Twitter) to Instagram, from podcasts and blogs to interviews, and so break down the negative image of Islam and especially Muslim women and Islamic dress that pervades the mainstream media. In doing so, we look to the true, peaceful teachings of Islam and denounce all forms of extremism. A subsidiary of the team is a group of writers who are tasked with writing articles and letters to newspapers.
Muavina Sadr for Press & Media
Objectives
We promote the work of other departments within Lajna via regional Twitter accounts and local press, and highlight national events of the Community. Overall, our work is one of Jihad, Jihad of the pen. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community was founded in 1889 by the one we consider to be the Promised Messiah and Imam of the Age, who prescribed a ‘Jihad of the Pen’ to defend and articulate the beautiful teachings of Islam and the personage of its Noble Founder.
In this connection, our worldwide spiritual head, the Fifth Successor to the Promised Messiah, His Holiness Hazrat Khalifatul Masih V said in an address to Ahmadi Muslim women, “It is the job of every woman today to become Umme Ammaarah (ra) and respond to every allegation made against the person of the Holy Prophet (sa) and Islam and thus try to fulfil her obligations towards the defence of his person and Islam”.
Umme Ammaarah (ra) was one of the many brilliant female Companions of the Holy Prophet (sa), whose courage and passion we are being encouraged to foster.
Highlights
The British Muslim Women’s Campaigns
Our team has mobilised as the need arises and campaigns include negative comments about Muslim women, women’s sportswear, the veil and the proposed ban on first cousin marriage. Letters have been published in a range of national newspapers, both online and in print.
The Voice of British Muslim Women Blog
The Voice of British Muslim Women blog has been running since November 2015 and we regularly publish blogs on topics related to faith, Islamic practice, politics and news. Our aim is to amplify the voices of ordinary Muslims women living in Britain today and share their opinions on faith and life.
The British Muslim Women’s Podcasts
In January 2022 we began posting the British Muslim Women’s Podcast on our blog site and later on SoundCloud. Each podcast covers topics relevant to faith and life and is researched, written and recorded by members of our team and guest participants.
PRESS RELEASE
Press Release: Peace Symposium 2024
A diverse group of over 400 women came together at the Annual Peace Symposium held by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association UK on Saturday 22nd June to discuss the role of women in shaping society.
Press Release: Peace Symposium 2023
A diverse group of over 450 women came together at the 12th Annual Peace Symposium held by Lajna
Ima’illah, the Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association UK, on Sunday 11th June to celebrate and further the
journey women have made towards achieving a more equitable and empowering society for women, following
the theme of this year’s International Women’s Day. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Women’s Association is also
celebrating its centenary year since its establishment in 1922.
SOCIAL MEDIA
Lajna UK has been active on X since February 2014 and on Instagram since August 2017. We post graphics and videos of the quotes of Beloved Huzoor, our fifth Caliph, The Promised Messiah (peace be on him) and Khalifas as well as promoting the blog, podcast and events; posts are made every day throughout the year. In February 2025 we started a Pinterest account which is running on a similar brief.
