Pathway to Paradise — Page 77
77 Islamic will. THE ISLAMIC CONCEPT OF SISTERHOOD If you are a new convert to Islam through Ahmadiyyat, you will be meeting Ahmadi women from other countries. While their customs and language may make them seem like strangers to you, they are not strangers. You are bonded to them as sisters in religion. M oreover, you are all members of the Ahmadi women’s organization, the Lajna Imaillah (see Chapter 7 for more information). From the earliest days of Islam, there have existed noble and blessed women who are an example for Muslim women today. They demonstrated their outstanding characteristics by excelling in good works. They learned and then taught the ideals of their Faith to others, with piety, humility, love, and self - sacrificing service. Some of these ladies were Hazrat Khadija and Hazrat Ayesha, wives of the Holy Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be on him); Hazrat Nusrat Jehan, the wife of the Promised Messiah ; Hazrat Amtul Hai Sahiba, Hazrat Umme Nasir Sahiba, Hazrat Maryam Sahiba and Hazrat Maryam Siddiqa, who were wives of the late Hazrat Khalifatul Masih II. They all held the office of President of the International Lajna Imaillah. Lajna Imaillah , which means “maidservants of Allah,” tries to follow the example of these women, and encourages its members to do good works. By attending the meetings of your local chapter and joining in their activities, you will come to feel part of this sisterhood o f Muslim women. Many Ahmadi women