Maryam Uwais

Overview

Maryam Uwais born Washington DC December 10, 1974. Muslim lawyer; Nigerian; human rights activist.

Quotations

"Allah commands that humans observe 'ihsan' (excellence in goodness). Community standards and culture cannot be a substitute for ethics, compassion and virtue." (This Day, May 3, 2010)

"We all have to say no to violence." (Sunday Trust, Nov. 27, 2011; photo Wali-Uwais)