To the Muslim mums balancing family life and the students juggling studies, I know you might be thinking, This is too much. It’s too hard for me. And you’re not wrong—it will be hard. But that’s exactly why you should take on the Trials & Tribulations challenge.
This isn’t just another fundraising event or a fun day out. It’s a deliberate, meaningful ordeal designed to test you physically, mentally, and spiritually. It’s a chance for you to stand in solidarity with Muslim women around the world who face far harder trials every single day.
Why it’s meant to be tough
Picture this: a woman somewhere in the world walking miles to fetch water, fasting not by choice but because there’s little to eat, holding onto her modesty and dignity while struggling against unimaginable hardships. This is her life, not for a day, but for years.
Trials & Tribulations gives you just a small taste of her reality. The long trek, the muddy obstacles, fasting, and wearing your full Muslim dress are not obstacles meant to discourage you—they are the point. They symbolise the strength and resilience required by countless women whose struggles we are often shielded from.
A chance to build true empathy
When was the last time you pushed yourself out of your comfort zone for something bigger than yourself? This event is not just about raising funds; it’s about building empathy. Real empathy isn’t developed by reading about hardship or hearing stories from afar—it’s born when you step into someone else’s shoes, even if only for a moment.
Yes, you’ll feel hunger. Yes, your legs will ache. Yes, your clothes will be soaked in mud. But with every step, you’ll understand just a little better what it means to endure.
This is especially important for you, as Muslim women, to reflect on the strength of your sisters around the world. As a mum managing your children or a student balancing assignments, you already understand resilience. But this experience takes it to a different level, connecting you with a greater cause.
Why you should take on this challenge
You might be asking, Why should I deliberately put myself through this? The answer is simple: because it matters. It’s supposed to push you, to challenge your limits, and to make you pause and reflect on the blessings in your own life.
The women we are standing with don’t have the option to walk away from their struggles. They endure, day after day, with extraordinary strength and faith. For one day, you’ll share a glimpse of their reality—not to compare but to honour their resilience and to fuel your own determination to help.
You can do this
Yes, it’s going to be hard. But that’s exactly why you can’t let the challenge scare you away. The strength you’ll discover within yourself, the solidarity you’ll feel with other participants, and the deeper connection you’ll build with the women we aim to support—it’s all worth it.
So, to the mums worried about leaving their comfort zones and to the students wondering if they can manage this on top of everything else: You can. And when you finish, you’ll realise the power of stepping up, standing together, and truly understanding what it means to care.
Take the step. Sign up. And remember: it’s supposed to be hard. Because standing in solidarity with our sisters is worth it.