Unknown Ukht Brooch

A preloved, story-filled piece.

This gold brooch carries two symbols that sit at the heart of Unknown Ukht:

At the centre is Jabal an-Noor – the Mountain of Light, where revelation first descended. Its carved, rising peaks are a reminder of that sacred moment when the Qur’an began to be revealed, when a cave on a lonely mountain became the place that changed the world. It represents light after darkness, guidance after confusion, and the quiet strength of going back to Allah when no one is watching.

Walking across the base of the mountain is a panther – the animal everyone mentioned when asked what comes to mind when they think of the Unknown Ukht movement: a black panther. Silent but powerful, graceful but fierce, it symbolises the woman who moves with taqwa, dignity and courage, even when she feels unseen or misunderstood. She may be “unknown” to the world, but she is fully known by her Lord.

Together, the mountain and panther turn this brooch into more than an accessory:

• A reminder of revelation, sabr and relying on Allah.

• A symbol of inner strength, resilience and quiet confidence.

• A small, golden token of the Unknown Ukht movement – for sisters who are striving to become light in their own lives, step by step.

Pin it to your abaya, jilbab or coat as a daily reminder: you are climbing your own Jabal an-Noor, and you carry the heart of a panther while you do it.