Velvet Balance

Financial Agency: Why Muslim Women Need It (and Why It’s Not Selfish) (MAY 2026)

Financial Agency

Why Muslim Women Need It
- & Why It’s Not Selfish -

This workshop explores financial agency as an essential — and often misunderstood — aspect of a Muslim woman’s life. It unpacks the difference between agency and independence, challenges the idea that dependency equals piety, and examines how agency fosters confidence, respect, and safety. Rooted in faith and lived reality, the discussion reframes financial agency not as selfishness, but as responsibility, dignity, and care for oneself and others.

TOPICS INCLUDE:

  • The difference between agency and independence
  • Why dependency is not piety
  • How agency creates confidence and respect
  • Real-life implications for marriage and safety

LEARNING OUTCOME:

By the end of the workshop, you will:

  • Define financial agency and distinguish it from financial independence

  • Understand why dependency is not a requirement of faith or piety

  • Identify how financial agency contributes to confidence, dignity, and mutual respect

  • Recognise the practical implications of agency for marriage, decision-making, and personal safety

  • Challenge internalised beliefs that frame agency as selfish or disloyal

  • Articulate a faith-aligned perspective on financial responsibility and self-advocacy

NOTE: Details of the webinar date, links to register and tools will be emailed to you

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