Al Mujadilah Center promotes women’s well-being

Doha, Qatar: Al Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women offers religious, developmental, and social programming to Muslim women of all ages and backgrou...

Doha, Qatar: Al Mujadilah Center and Mosque for Women offers religious, developmental, and social programming to Muslim women of all ages and backgrounds. It offers a holistic approach to women's personal growth, enhancing their capacities and deepening their understanding of Islam.

In line with Al Mujadilah’s vision to promote women's well-being, several programmes and sessions are being conducted enhancing their understanding of Islam and address psychological health from multiple perspectives.

Recently, Al Mujadilah hosted a panel discussion at the World Innovation Summit for Health (WISH) on the topic of ‘Psychological Health and Women: Insights and Approaches from an Islamic Perspective.’

The panel was moderated by Dr. Sohaira Z. Siddiqui, Executive Director of Al-Mujadilah; and included four experts Dr. Venus Mahmoudi,  Assistant Professor of Medical Psychology, Colombia University Medical Center; Dr. Zainab Imam,  Division Chief of Women’s Mental Health, Sidra Medicine; Amani Al-Kahlout, Psychological and Mental Health Counsellor; and Dr. Fareeha Siddiqui, Executive Vice President, Biotricity Inc.

The speakers highlighted the unique mental health challenges faced by women, emphasising that Islam supports seeking help for mental health struggles without stigma.