Our Vision
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The tradition of women's literary circles in the Arab world dates back to the pre-Islamic period, when the eminent literary figure Al-Khansa would stand in the 'Ukaz market in Mecca, reciting her poetry and airing her views on the scholarship of her peers. From this, a culture of literary criticism emerged among Arab women, and under the Umayyad dynasty, Sukaynah (Sakina) Bint Al-Husayn (may God be pleased with her) established the first literary salon in her home.
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This tradition was revived during the late 19th century as a result of sweeping social, political and economic change within the Ottoman Empire and Europe's increasing political and cultural influence on the region. The initial pioneers of the Arab salon were women from wealthy families in Greater Syria and Egypt, who were themselves influenced by interactions with European women during their time spent studying abroad and frequenting Parisian salons or studying in schools run by European or American missionaries.
Our vision is to revive and reconnect Muslim women to this artistic Islamic tradition and to provide avenues of expression and social fellowship, which we hope will contribute much to personal, spiritual, and creative growth. This society is an initiative by the Baraka Umm Ayman Foundation.
Our vision is to revive and reconnect Muslim women to this artistic Islamic tradition and to provide avenues of expression and social fellowship, which we hope will contribute much to personal, spiritual, and creative growth. This society is an initiative by the Baraka Umm Ayman Foundation.