Saliha is an Arabic name that is primarily given to females. It means "virtuous" and is derived from the Arabic word "صَلْحَة," which translates to "the good/healthy place." The name carries a positive connotation, symbolizing moral integrity and goodness. However, it is important to note that the name is also associated with a Palestinian Arab village that experienced significant historical events, including being depopulated during the 1948 Arab-Israeli war. Despite the village's tragic history, the name Saliha retains its original meaning of virtue and goodness, reflecting positive qualities and moral uprightness.
Saliha Marie Fetteh, born as Mette Marie Andersen in 1962, is a Danish author, debater, lecturer, and former imam. She co-founded the Mariam Mosque in 2016, becoming the first female imam in Scandinavia alongside co-founder Sherin Khankan. Fetteh's journey to embracing Islam began at the age of 18, leading to a series of life-changing events including marriage to an Iraqi man, relocating to Iraq, and eventually returning to Denmark. She holds a bachelor's degree in Arabic and a cand.mag in Middle Eastern studies. Fetteh is a published author, known for works such as "Landet mellem de to floder," "Alle veje fører til Amman," "Maria lærer arabisk - en arabisk læsebog for begyndere," and "Med vinden som vidne - slægten fra Uggerby." Notably, she departed from the Mariam Mosque due to theological differences. Fetteh's endeavors have garnered significant attention, marking her as a prominent figure in Denmark's cultural and religious landscape.
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