History tells us that powerful oratory is as dangerous a weapon as any. Sultan Jahan Begum did not let the veiled system deter her right to voice her opinions. A devout and pious woman, she often gave speeches at the Princess of Wales Ladies Club describing the life of Prophet Muhammad. Aimed at increasing awareness, they served the dual purpose of education and religion. The collection of her speeches is compiled in Seerat-e-Mustafa published in the year 1901.
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