Profcon: A Historic Milestone for Girls

✒ Hanna Muhammad

3 October 2026, 0 22 Rabi al-Thani 1448 AH

The Professional Student Global Conference concluded in the land of palmyra palms, penning a new chapter of women's empowerment. It was remarkably noteworthy that female campus students led all operations at the special venue organized exclusively for thousands of female students, including anchoring, video recording, quizzes, various competitions, group discussions, paper presentations, activities, volunteering, and food distribution.

Islam has accorded women a status and responsibility suited to them. They have experienced this right from the era of the Prophet ﷺ. Islam elevated women at a time when debates were held on whether women even belonged to the human race. History bears witness to this. Those who come to measure Muslim women without understanding or studying these facts are merely wearing ignorance as an ornament. One does not need extraordinary intelligence to realize that there are ulterior motives behind the false allegations leveled against a community.

More names must continue to be added to the ranks of great women who have earned a place in the pages of history through their knowledge and religious devotion. Making them worthy of this status is an imperative of our time. Numerous Muslim women have left their mark on Kerala's religious and literary spheres in the past. Ensuring a continuation of that legacy is essential. In the contemporary context, where an increasing number of young Muslim men and women are consumed by liberal ideology and live displaying hatred toward religion, instilling insight in them is the responsibility of religious organizations. Driven by this realization, the Wisdom Islamic Students Organization and the Wisdom Islamic Girls Organization have been fulfilling this mission. It is as part of these efforts that the professional student conference known as 'Profcon' is being organized.

This time, Palakkad district played host to the event. Accepting the invitation to this feast of knowledge, boys and girls from various campuses within and outside Kerala flowed to the land of Palakkad. Guests from the political sphere expressed their appreciation after witnessing the organizational excellence of the women.

Everything, including anchoring and video recording, was handled by girls dressed in Islamic attire. That dress was in no way an obstacle for them; rather, it gave them confidence and comfort.

The inaugural session at the special venue set up for girls began with a welcome speech by Wisdom Girls State Secretary Vafa Sheri. State President Nubla M presided over the session. They spoke about the objectives and domains of activity of Wisdom Girls, as well as the need for discernment alongside knowledge.

Wisdom Women State President Zahra Sullamiya inaugurated the event. In her inaugural address, she elaborated on topics such as what one's life purpose should be, the importance of worshipping the Creator alone, the boundaries of religion, and the dire end awaiting those who live in violation of those boundaries.

Wisdom Women Palakkad District President Saleena Palakkazhi extended her greetings, emphasizing the necessity and importance of seeking knowledge and praying for beneficial knowledge. In her felicitations, Palakkad District Wisdom Girls representative Mufeeda noted that when leaving this world, one should be able to return with the good deeds necessary to achieve success in the Hereafter. Wisdom Girls Secretary Fathima Fahmi explained the details of the programs.

Wisdom Girls General Secretary Haneena TK, Dr. Fida, and Hiba Harris participated in a discussion on the topic "Who do you look up to? THE GENERATION THAT LIVED IT".

The discussion, which began with an introduction cautioning that social media should not be used in a way that leads to loss in the Hereafter and urging vigilance against influencers who lead astray, attracted significant attention. The heroic, sacrificial, and scholarly lives of figures such as Umm Salama رضي الله عنها, Hafsa رضي الله عنها, and the renowned poet Khansa رضي الله عنها were brought into focus during the session. The call to consider such noble women as our guiding influencers could serve as a valuable compass for female students.

The class conducted by Muhammed Ajmal C on career building served to correct many misconceptions held by the students. By seeking the students' opinions and addressing their doubts, this session turned out to be an inspiring wake-up call.

Students listened intently to the talk delivered by Hamzakutty Salafi on the topic "A LIFE Written in Sujood", which explained the importance and greatness of prayer, the most paramount form of worship, as well as the gravity of neglecting it.

Chief Guest and Education Minister Adv. N Shamsudheen advised the students to distinguish grain from chaff, develop strong personalities, achieve mastery in their respective fields, and acquire moral knowledge alongside worldly education.

Hamda CP spoke on the topic "What The Prophet Has ﷺ To Say To Misogynists?". She pointed out that Surah Al-Ahzab, verse 35, highlights ten qualities of true believing men and believing women. Performing these noble deeds, which earn the pleasure of Allah, yields the exact same reward for both men and women; women are not excluded from it. Citing textual evidence, she explained that Islam has granted women freedom of expression and the autonomy to make decisions.

Dr. Raseela and Nubla M spoke on the topic "What Campus Doesn’t Show You". They shared their experience of pursuing studies in professional colleges, a space often associated with total freedom, while remaining rooted in an Islamic stance and adhering to Islamic discipline. Living on campus with such convictions can bring feelings of isolation. As Muslim students in today’s climate, various challenges will inevitably arise, and turning away from un-Islamic practices may lead to feeling sidelined; however, overcoming these hurdles is the key to succeeding in life.

Zubair Salafi conducted a session on the topic "The debt you can Never repay". He detailed the importance of fulfilling duties and obligations toward parents. In numerous verses of the Qur'an, immediately after commanding the worship of the Lord alone, the duties owed to parents are mentioned. One must not forget these obligations amidst familial or social bonds. No achievement attained by causing pain to parents will be of any benefit. When parents have a need, we must prioritize it, no matter how busy we may be.

Shameer Madeeni and Sadiq Madeeni led the jurisprudential Q&A session. Evidence-based answers were provided for questions on various topics, including prayer, stray thoughts in prayer, combining and shortening prayers, women's entry into mosques, Mahram, hijab, travel, Hajj and Umrah, women's education, rights, and Wali.

Dr. Abdulla Basil answered the female student’s questions regarding Islamic perspectives on contemporary issues using clear examples.
Hafa Harris delivered an insightful address on topics such as female attire and fashion obsession, observing that the notion that revealing clothing provides confidence is being drilled into girls' minds. Girls are being marketed, and neuromarketing lies behind the secret of advertisements that exploit them.

Faith, Freedom & The Muslimah Reflection Time

Professor Haris Bin Saleem spoke on the topic "The Quiet War Within". "Many things we consider trivial are only understood later through the magnitude of the difficulties they cause in life. If Allah has prohibited man from something, the consequences of approaching it will be extremely severe. Boundaryless male-female friendships lead to great danger. Impermissible relationships become an obstacle to a good married life." The Q&A session on this topic was particularly notable.

Munavvar Salahi guided the students into the realm of thought:

• More than everything else we claim to possess, what we can most certainly say is truly ours is our mind.

• Consider how immense the distress caused to our mind would be if we constantly feed negativity into the balloon that is the mind.

• Our intellect must not become subordinate to our emotions.

• Experiencing feelings in the mind is not wrong in itself.

• When others express anger toward us, analyze and correct the flaws within ourselves.

• Anger is not a good trait; being able to control it is a measure of our personal quality.

Shihab Edakkara spoke on the topic "When I Face Myself": "As human beings, mistakes and shortcomings will occur within us. Prophets are the only ones Allah has safeguarded from sin. In numerous passages of the Qur'an, Allah emphasizes the greatness of repentance. It is His promise that if a mistake occurs and one sincerely repents and turns back to Him, Allah will forgive. We must distance ourselves from friends who drag us into wrongdoings. Those who trivialize sin should not be our companions. Express gratitude for the blessings Allah has bestowed upon us."

Seeing the girls return home with fulfilled hearts and deep insights gained across numerous subjects was a truly gratifying sight.

(Note: This reflection note is incomplete; some people and sessions have been left out.)