Muslim Women’s Forum (MWF) is a not for profit organisation formed in 2000 by a group of concerned Muslim women and men including Dr. Syeda Hameed, Mrs. Saeeda Khurshid, Dr. Sughra Mehdi and Dr. Aziz Qureshi. The aim of the Forum is to work for the empowerment, inclusion and education of Muslim women. The primary function of the forum is to provide Muslim women a platform for expressing their aspirations and opinions on matters directly affecting their lives.
The organization holds a unique position as it acts as a catalyst along with various stakeholders in addressing a range of issues pertaining to Muslim women in the Indian context. Education upliftment, economic self-reliance, social development, legal reform and political empowerment are essential for any reform movement. MWF advocates a comprehensive scheme for Muslim women.
The distinct feature of MWF is that it derived its base from the most liberal, gender sensitive and compassionate understanding of, first and foremost, the Quran, then the Hadith and Sunnah. We believe in the basic and fundamental principle of Islam, which views both men and women as equal in status and worth, which is also enshrined in the Constitution of India.
The Forum is committed to a positive dialogue between government, the ulema, the civil society and beneficiaries of its projects; primarily to help women to help themselves.
