In this episode of 'People with Impact', Aisha Abdul Hadi interviews the trustees of the Yusra Foundation; Quayuma Rahman and Fahima Begum, who share their personal experiences with SEND children and the challenges faced during their Umrah pilgrimage. They discuss the foundation's mission to provide support and assistance to families with special needs children, making the pilgrimage more accessible. The conversation highlights the lack of provisions for SEND children in the community and the importance of inclusion and support for these families. The Yusra Foundation aims to bridge this gap by offering tailored assistance and plans for future initiatives, including Islamic education for SEND children. https://www.yusrafoundation.org.uk

In this episode, the second lecture delivered in reading Masjid, we explore what true sisterhood looks like when it is rooted in taqwa — consciousness of Allah. In a world where many Muslim women feel isolated, misunderstood, or wounded by past relationships, Islam offers us a higher model of connection: bonds built for the sake of Allah that uplift, protect, and empower. We discuss the importance of righteous companionship, how taqwa shapes healthy relationships, and why not every friendship is meant to look the same. This episode also addresses common struggles in sisterhood — comparison, jealousy, broken trust, and emotional exhaustion — and how setting boundaries is actually part of fearing Allah. Whether you are a mother, a single sister, navigating loneliness, or seeking deeper faith-centred friendships, this conversation will remind you that sincere sisterhood is an act of worship. When women come together with Allah at the centre, hearts heal, faith grows, and bonds become a means of drawing closer to Him.

This talk was given live in Reading Masjid's Sister's Conference. In a world that rewards exposure and constant visibility, Islam offers a different path. The Hidden Pearl: Modesty as Her Strength explores the true meaning of ḥayāʾ (modesty) — not as weakness, but as a source of dignity, confidence, and inner power. Through Qur’anic reflections, prophetic teachings, and timeless examples of righteous women, this talk invites Muslimahs to reconnect with modesty as a means of honour, self-respect, and closeness to Allah.