“As-salāmu ‘alaykum my lovely sisters! 💕 Day before yesterday Sister Hasheefa shared such a beautiful idea and I’m SO excited for it! A cozy 30-minute ‘coffee chat’ + some fun games like Pictionary? Count me in! 😍 Let’s use this space to get to know each other better. Tell us below—would you love a chill girlie hangout? What time works best for you? Your presence makes this circle warmer, so drop a little ‘I’m in!’ or your thoughts below, in shā’ Allāh 💗☕✨” What should our chat be about?

— The Woman Chosen Above All Women Two days ago, we asked how many women are mentioned in the Qur’an by name. The answer - only one. Maryam (عليها السلام). Out of billions of women who have lived and will live, Allah chose her and He immortalized her name in His Book, dedicating an entire surah to her: Sūrah Maryam. “And [mention] when the angels said, ‘O Maryam, indeed Allah has chosen you, purified you, and chosen you above the women of all worlds.’”— Āl ʿImrān (3:42) Why Was She the Only Woman Named in the Qur’an? The scholars say it’s because her story stands beyond time and culture it is a story of purity, faith, and surrender. Maryam (عليها السلام) faced tests that would crush most hearts: being accused of immorality, bearing a child alone, enduring isolation and pain. Yet she never defended herself with words, she let Allah speak for her. “So she pointed to him. They said, ‘How can we speak to one who is in the cradle — a child?’” (19:29) And through her silence, Allah manifested a miracle — ‘Isa (عليه السلام) spoke. Her name endures because her faith was louder than her voice. So, why an Entire Surah Was Named After Her? Surah Maryam is one of the most tender, emotional chapters in the Qur’an. It weaves together stories of miracles Zakariyya, Yahya, Ibrahim, Musa, and Isa but at its heart is a woman who represents absolute tawakkul (trust in Allah). Through her, Allah teaches us that: - Modesty and strength can coexist. - Pain does not mean abandonment. - Silence can sometimes be the most powerful form of da‘wah. Her story is a reminder that honour doesn’t come from society, it comes from steadfastness in faith. 💭 Reflection: When the Qur’an tells us Maryam’s story, it isn’t just to praise her, it’s to show us what happens when a person’s reliance on Allah becomes complete. In moments when you feel alone, misunderstood, or weighed down by trials — remember, even Maryam (عليها السلام) once cried out: “Oh, I wish I had died before this and was in oblivion, forgotten.” (19:23)