A Courageous Step

Dr. Sayeda Hamid created history by becoming the first woman to act as a ‘Qazi’ and solemnised a ‘Nikah’ (Islamic Marriage) ceremony. She is a member of the Planning Commission and an expert on Islamic studies. Dr. Sayeda Hamid performed the ‘Nikah’ of Imran Naeem, Ph.D scholar from AMU (Aligarh Muslim University) and Naesh Hasan, founder member of a social organisation (Bharatiya Muslim Mahila Andolan) in Lucknow. The introductions, as well as, the vows were read in English and the Nikah took place according to the tenets of Islam.

Although there has been no precedent of women conducting a nikah in recent Muslim history, they are known to have attained the position of qazi and mufti in times of the Prophet. The response towards this path breaking effort has been very positive and Dr. Hamid is widely appreciated by all the religious leaders across the country.

Dr. Sayeda Hamid is one of the Board of Governing and General Body member of Indo-Global Social Service Society.