Muslim Girls & Women's Movement

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MGM, the ladies wing of KNM was organized in 1987. Thanks to the reformative activities of KNM through decades, Muslim women attained awareness about their rights and duties. Some of them came forward to learn Islam and propagate its values so as to enlighten them against superstitions and evil innovations prevailed the society. This situation necessitated a platform for co-ordination of their activities.

At first the girls were organized behind the banner of MSM Girls’ Wing. Later enabling larger participation and convenient functioning, a separate ladies wing of KNM namely MGM was organized in 1987.

MGM enjoin Muslim women to promote Islamic values among themselves. Study classes and family gatherings are arranged to impart Islamic knowledge. It has a special concern for charity activities like housing for poor and distribution of equipment for self employment.

MGM upholds dignity of women and responds to any move of distortation towards it. Its identity is differentiated from among the modern feministic platforms by deliberate deviation to morality and its values.