Kuala Lumpur: Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, the wife of the Prime Minister, has urged women to step forward with confidence and take on greater roles in national development, serving as agents of change for a more prosperous society. The Member of Parliament for Bandar Tun Razak emphasised the need for more women who are courageous, visionary, and wise in leadership, to navigate today's world.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, Dr Wan Azizah highlighted the historical contributions of women in shaping Islamic civilisation. She cited examples such as Saidatina Khadijah, the wife of Prophet Muhammad SAW, who was a successful businesswoman and a key supporter of the Islamic dakwah, and Saidatina Aisyah, a renowned scholar and hadith narrator, whose knowledge has served as a reference for generations.

Dr Wan Azizah stressed that women's leadership in Islam is not confined to the background but extends to administration, education, and community development, making a direct and lasting impact. "Women are not merely complements; they are leaders capable of driving change through wisdom and discernment," she stated during the 'Ilmu MADANI: Wanita Mukminah Kepimpinan Berhikmah' programme.

She further elaborated that wise leadership must be rooted in faith and enriched in knowledge, discernment, justice, equality, love, and empathy. During the event, Dr Wan Azizah also presented Aidilfitri donations to 1,000 underprivileged women from across the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.