Selangor: On arrival at 9.30am, Her Royal Highness was received by Yayasan Warisan Ummah Ikhlas (WUIF) chief executive officer Marhaini Yusoff, and Asia Pacific Women's Coalition for Al-Quds and Palestine (ApWCQP) president Dr Fauziah Mohd Hasan. The programme, jointly organised by WUIF and ApWCQP, brought together about 400 women from Selangor and several countries, including Singapore and Indonesia, to strengthen thinking, shape character and enhance spiritual resilience based on the Quran.
According to BERNAMA News Agency, the programme was themed 'Women of Grit' and was inspired by the resilience of Palestinian women, particularly in Gaza, who continue to uphold their faith, family institutions, and children's education despite war, loss of loved ones, destruction of homes, and various life challenges. Also present were WUIF chief research officer Fazrul Ismail, 2014 International Quran Recitation Champion Tirmizi Ali, and International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) senior lecturer at the Department of Psychiatry Associate Prof Dr Nora Mat Zin.
The 'Women of Grit' initiative is aimed at not only addressing strength in overcoming hardship but also highlighting how women build calmness of the soul, make wise decisions, and move forward with guidance from the Quran. A spokesperson conveyed to the media that the goal is to produce women who can rise from trials, become a source of strength for their families, and continue contributing to society and the ummah.
Efforts to develop women's mindset and character based on the Quran must be strengthened to create a generation of women with clear life purposes, compassion, and resilience. The presence of Rumah Ngaji representatives from various states at this programme marks the beginning of a more structured movement to empower women through reading, understanding, and practising the Quran. The programme is expected to be continued at the state level to benefit more women nationwide.