Last Friday I went to hear a talk on "Bracing Muslim Youth For a Shifting World, by Silma Ihram. She had innovative ideas and approaches on being a good Muslim.
Let me share a little bit about Silma Ihram.
Silma Ihram, born Frances Anne Beaumont, grew up in Sidney and accepted Islam more than 5 years ago. A woman of diverse talents and accomplishments, she is a recipient of the Centenary Medal 2002, Australian Muslim Woman 2005, 2006 Women of Faith Award and was a candidate for the Australian Democrats in 2007 Federal and State elections.
Her battle to save her school, Noor Al Houda Islamic College was made into a documentary, Silma's School. It was greeted with a standing ovation at the Sydney Film Festival 2006 and was a sell out in London, earning her description 'Erin Brokovich in a Hijab'. Married with six children and author of several books, she now teaches and works as a consultant in Muslim education and community relations.
Let me share a little bit about Silma Ihram.
Silma Ihram, born Frances Anne Beaumont, grew up in Sidney and accepted Islam more than 5 years ago. A woman of diverse talents and accomplishments, she is a recipient of the Centenary Medal 2002, Australian Muslim Woman 2005, 2006 Women of Faith Award and was a candidate for the Australian Democrats in 2007 Federal and State elections.
Her battle to save her school, Noor Al Houda Islamic College was made into a documentary, Silma's School. It was greeted with a standing ovation at the Sydney Film Festival 2006 and was a sell out in London, earning her description 'Erin Brokovich in a Hijab'. Married with six children and author of several books, she now teaches and works as a consultant in Muslim education and community relations.
-Muhammad-
