Among the many responsibilities and roles I have carried over the years, the one closest to my heart is my journey as a GIO Coordinator. There are many reasons behind this deep sense of attachment, but above all, I strongly feel that this is one of the most crucial phases in a person’s lifetime—the phase of youth. Youth is a time filled with questions, confusion, and curiosity. It is a stage where young minds desperately need proper guidance, sincere advice, and meaningful di

An inseparable part of me! GIO is my identity! Twelve years of being a part of GIO have shaped me into what I am today. My strength, patience, and character have evolved for the better. GIO has been a journey of success for me to the level that I can't think of my life without being in the organisation. If not for GIO being introduced to me, then I really do not have any idea where I would be where I am in my life today. There are many organisations which work for good things

GIO has been a transformative life journey for me ever since my high school days. The classes helped me revive myself spiritually and reform my quality and character to a positive self. In the beginning, I did not know who an associate was or who a member was, but all I did was just handle classes in my circle. While attending tharbiyyah gradually, I got to know more about the activities of GIO and how a Muslimah should shape herself. My focus on academics also extended to

Being a part of Girls Islamic Organisation GIO has been a transformative journey for me, and that happened as I was introduced to GIO by my parents. My sincere thanks and duas to them. I would proudly say that GIO is the only organisation for young girls with the noble cause Raza-e-Ilahi Falah-e-Aakhirah, strengthened by dedicated members and cadres across India. This organisation has become my second home, where I found the purpose of my life. I have experienced countless bl

They say, when a woman learns, a society learns. In that spirit, GIO stands as a platform where learning is intentional and structured. It is an organisation open to girls from all walks of life, irrespective of their differences, and it offers them not merely inclusion but also direction. In an age where women's empowerment and feminism are no longer passing conversations but defining features of public life, GIO reorients that empowerment according to the guidance of the Cr

A big family is not only about sharing the same home, but about sharing kindness and support, so without any hesitation, I can say that GIO is not just an organisation but a big family. A family where everyone has a similar way of thinking and every single person is on a journey to learn something new. It all started when my grandmother, who is a member of the jamad, sent me a message showing a picture of a residential camp, and little did I know that this simple message woul

Walking an Islamic path alone comes with its own subtle challenges. When you are not surrounded by people your age who remind you, correct you, and encourage you, it becomes easy to drift. Motivation fades. Discipline weakens. And sometimes, we lose direction too. The presence of jama’ah and shared growth brings steadiness to that path, and being part of such a space allowed me to experience that truth more consciously. GIO is a place where we learn about Islam together and s

Every meaningful journey begins with a single step. Mine began when I joined the Girls Islamic Organisation (GIO). What started as curiosity soon became one of the most profound and transformative experiences of my life. Today, GIO is not merely an organisation to me; it is a platform that shaped my understanding of Islam, strengthened my faith, and guided me toward becoming a confident and responsible Muslim girl. When I first became part of GIO, I was unsure of what to expe

At the age of sixteen, my parents enrolled me in CIO classes, which later led me to continue in GIO. At that time, I did not fully understand how important that decision would become in my life. Today, I look back with gratitude for that beginning. I still remember my first class on Surah Asr, taught by Janab Basheer from JIH Coimbatore. From that day until my Akhirah, I remain grateful for the lesson I learned. That class taught me the value of time and responsibility. Alham

Before I learned how to speak confidently, lead or even teach, before I cared about being noticed, appreciated, or applauded, I learned how to think. How to question myself before questioning the world. How to choose intention over impulse. Think. Comprehend. Interpret. Introspect. Conscientise. Act. Retrospect. This isn’t a quote I like. It’s how I live. When life pushes me to hurry, this slows me down. When emotions take over, this brings me back. It reminds me that not eve

My journey with GIO began long before I understood what it truly meant. I was around three years old when I started accompanying my mother to the summer camps where she took classes. At that age, I was too young to speak properly, but my eyes quietly observed everything around me. I remember sitting there, watching the elder sisters attentively listening to the classes, carefully noting down points, their faces filled with seriousness and love for learning. The most exciting

When I look back to where my journey in GIO started, I see a small, timid girl in her third grade, who felt overwhelmed by those around her, not knowing what to do. She only knew that it was an Islamic class for youngsters, but they were all older than her, prepared with a note and a pen, none of which she held. It took her some time to realise that she was in a place too advanced for her grade, and her parents decided to send her to a class for kids of her age group. Living

When I was eight years old, I began attending GIO classes. At that age, I didn’t truly understand what the classes were or how important they would become in my life. I simply went because my mother sent me. I attended without realizing the purpose, without knowing that I was stepping into a journey that would shape who I am today. Now, Alhamdulillah, I am eighteen years old. Looking back, it has been almost ten years of walking alongside GIO. It feels as though I have grown

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