…as Standard Bearer holds 16th sisters’ annual seminar
By Ramat Ayo Ismail
A Muslim group, Standard Bearers Islamic Organization has called on women to maintain their inner beauty so as to have a healthy lifestyle.
The group made the call in Ilorin during the 16th Sisters Annual Seminar with the theme: “Faces and Fames”.
Speaking at the occasion, a Current Affairs Manager, Crescent Gold Crown Hospital, Tanke, Ilorin, Hajia Nurat Qamaldeen Anoba, explained that inner beauty involves introspection and understanding one’s emotions, leading to improved decision making and self-regulation.
In her paper presentation titled: “Beauty Beyond Life”, Anoba described beauty as the quality of being pleasing and attractive.
She added that Muslim women needed to practice meditation, mindfulness, and self-care, which are essential for cultivating inner beauty, pointing out that this can help reduce stress and anxiety.
Anoba explained that prioritizing well-being through self-care and healthy habits can contribute to overall physical health.
Speaking on the consequences of artificial beauty, she said artificial beauty can be significant and multifaceted, impacting physical health, mental health and social norms.
“In essence, inner beauty is not just about outward appearance but about developing positive qualities of life.
She stated that the inner beauty often involves lifestyle changes, self-care practice, and personal growth, which are typically less expensive than seeking external beauty through cosmetic treatments.
According to her, inner beauty, unlike fleeting physical features, is enduring and can provide a sense of fulfillment and satisfaction over time.
“Practices like meditation, mindfulness, and self-care are essential for cultivating inner beauty and can help to reduce stress”, she said.
In her health talk on “Facial care and treatment”, a lecturer at Kwara State University, Malete, Dr Zulfah Abdulkareem said skin confidence means feeling confident, beautiful and powerful in your own skin.
Abdulkareem stated that building up confidence whether in regards to your skin or body in general is a personal journey that can take a lot of time, work and self love.
She added that women needed to moisturize their skin through normal body cream without endangering your skin with a bleaching cream that has an aftermath effect in the skin.
“The skin care specialist advised women to maintain their natural beauty rather than using bleaching cream that can damage their skin”.
In her opening remark, the Standard Bearer Female Coordinator, Barrister Aisha Adekunle explained that, this year’s seminar is tagged “Face and Fame” in today’s World where everyone wants to be beautiful at all cost.
Adekunle stated that Muslim youth constantly face the complexities and dilemma of the search for inner beauty, self care, self-acceptance, and modesty, as well as navigating the complexities of fame and influence in the modern World.
“As we gather here today, let us reflect in the words of Allah (SWT) in the Quran: “And indeed, We have honored the children of Adam” (Quran 17:70)”, she said.
The Female Coordinator noted that “the verse reminds us of our noble status as human beings, created by Allah with dignity and worth.
“The Prophet (peace be upon him) also emphasized the importance of inner beauty, saying: “Allah does not look at your figures, nor at your attire but He looks at your hearts” (Sahih Muslim). Let us strive to cultivate inner beauty, compassion, and kindness towards ourselves and others”, she said.
