A decade back, we had a few influencers on social media, but now, there is no dearth of influencer marketing as people are using their skills to create content and connect with people all over the world. Among them is Ramsha Sultan, who started her journey of being an influencer to express herself.
“I was doing Engineering when I got bored of it, and I wanted to express myself. Engineering was all about studying and taking exams, with no practical application in the real world, I lost interest in it, and I decided to start my own YouTube channel to express myself,” she said, and thus, India got its first Hijabi influencer.
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Who Is Ramsha Sultan?
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Growing up, Ramsha was an active and bright child who was pampered and loved by her parents. “I have always been a performer, a person who was always on stage in school,” she said, describing her childhood.
Speaking about her family, Ramsha said, “We are a small loving family Alhamdulillah.” She not only used to participate in debate, poetry, monologue, and soliloquies competitions, but also won many awards at the inter-school, zonal, and national levels. She is also a national volleyball player.
Ramsha is the eldest child of her parents, who are alumni of the Aligarh Muslim University. She has two younger siblings. The influencer completed her bachelor’s in Electronics and Communication Engineering and studied Master's in Business Administration (MBS).
Concept Of Hijab In Islam
Explaining the concept of the Hijab in Islam, Ramsha said that the religion gives women a dignified status, and therefore, it promotes modest clothing. The Hijab is a visual representation and teaches people to be considerate towards women. “It is a part of our faith, and Muslim women embrace it beautifully,” she added.
Speaking about misconceptions about Islam, Ramsha said that many people believe that the Hijab is forced upon Muslim women. “When we talk about ‘freedom’, why do we assume that less clothing is the only choice women will make?” she asked.
The Delhi-based influencer said that every woman has the right to choose her clothes, irrespective of religion. She added that dressing modestly has nothing to do with patriarchy, it is a choice.
Talking about her religion, Ramsha said, “Islam is a religion that empowered women in an era when girl children were buried alive. It has given women the right to choose a partner, the right to inheritance, the right to keep her last name after marriage, the right to divorce, the right to work and earn money or to own a business, the right to study, and the right to vote. It’s a religion that has empowered women for hundreds of years now.”
Ramsha Sultan’s Journey To Become A Social Media Influencer
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Ramsha started her channel (@ramshasultankhan) on YouTube a while back by posting beauty and lifestyle videos. She offered her viewers tips, hacks, and home remedies to achieve flawless skin.
She started an initiative called ‘Ramadan Series’ during the holy month of Ramadan, which got her many more viewers and helped her grow her channel. She said, “I later realised that my videos help many people come closer to God and become better versions of themselves, and then I dedicatedly started making motivational videos for the youth to help them deal with problems in life.”
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Trolling On Social Media
Being a social media influencer has its perks, but the biggest disadvantage is trolling. Faceless trolls hide behind the screen and post cruel and heartbreaking comments. They believe that they have the right to say anything to a person with a public account, and hence, they are often called out by influencers and actors.
Ramsha said that being a content creator on social media, one has to build a thick skin towards hate. She believes that everyone has the right to express their opinions, but she refuses to focus on negativity. “However, Alhamdulillah, I am that one creator who gets immense love and respect on social media, which keeps me going,” the influencer said.
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‘Women Need To Be Financially Independent
Speaking about the freedom of women, Ramsha said that women need to be financially independent and strong-headed in today’s time. She suggested taking advice from others but implementing what feels right for you.
The influencer said that everybody makes mistakes and that’s what makes us humans. She added, “Remember, Nobody has the right to control your life. God has made you complete, embrace your womanhood with grace and don’t let anyone bring you down.”
Through her channel and social media posts, Ramsha talks about menstruation and mental health and spreads awareness around the subjects. She believes that our society needs to discuss a few things openly, and she uses her platform to spread knowledge.
She is grateful for the immense love her supporters and viewers have showered on her. “It humbles me down every day and motivates me to create more useful content that serves humanity. I hope to keep making a positive difference in this world and represent Muslim Women on a global platform,” Ramsha concluded.
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