Q&A With Female Muslim Scholars

Six distinguished teachers answer audience and online questions after a retreat about cultivating a life based on the four perfect archetypes for woman at from early Islamic history.
This question & answer sessions was during a women's retreat about defining womanhood as a Muslim woman. Watch the complete seminar at mcceastbay.org/womanhood
- More Ustadha Dr. Haifaa: mcceastbay.org/haifaa
- More Ustadha Dr. Rania: mcceastbay.org/rania
- More Ustadha Maryam: mcceastbay.org/maryam
- More Ustadha Hosai: mcceastbay.org/hosai
- More Womanhood Defined Retreat: mcceastbay.org/womanhood-retreat
- More sessions for Muslimahs: mcceastbay.org/women
This program was sponsored by the Jannah Institute, The Rahmah Foundation & MCC East Bay. It was proudly hosted at Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on November 28, 2021.
About the Speakers:
Dr. Haifaa Younis is an American Board Certified Obstetrician and Gynecologist with roots from Iraq. Her pursuit of Islamic knowledge initiated when she began to study with various Islamic scholars from across the United States while she simultaneously attended individual courses and lectures on subjects including Aqeeda, Fiqh, usual Fiqh, Hadeeth, and Tazkiyah (purification of the soul). Learn more about her at www.jannahinstitute.com
Ustadha Dr. Rania Awaad, M.D. is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Muslim Mental Health Lab and Wellness Program and Director of the Diversity Clinic. Prior to studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria and holds certifications (ijaza) in Qur’an, Islamic Law and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Dr. Awaad has also served as the first female Professor of Islamic Law at Zaytuna College. Follow her on I/T: Dr.RaniaAwaad
Amina Darwish “Imamina” started as the Associate Dean for Religious and Spiritual Life and Advisor for Muslim Life in February 2021. She previously served as the first full time Muslim Life Coordinator at Columbia University. Dr. Darwish has a decade of professional experience working with Muslim community. She also brings years of experience building and serving in nonprofit organizations. Dr. Darwish brings a unique blend of understanding the different cultures within the Muslim community while staying grounded in traditional Islamic scholarship.
Ustadha Maryam Amir received her master’s degree in Education from UCLA. She holds a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies through Al-Azhar University. Maryam has studied in Egypt, memorized the Quran and has researched a variety of religious sciences, ranging from Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, Prophetic narrations and commentary, women’s rights within Islamic law and more for the past 15 years. She holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and speaks multiple languages.
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of MH4M (www.mentalhealth4muslims.com), a site dedicated to providing mental health related content tailored for the Muslim community. She has served the American-Muslim community for over 20 years as a spiritual advisor, mental health advocate, writer/editor, mediator, interfaith organizer, and public speaker, covering a variety of topics including women’s issues, marriage/family, youth/teen issues, education, self development, interfaith bridge building, spirituality, etc. She currently offers monthly self-development and spiritual wellness classes with MCC East Bay Masjid. Learn more about her at hosaimojaddidi.com
Ustadha Anse Sawsan Imady learned traditional Islam from her female teachers over 40 years. She has a BA in English literature and a Masters in Education. During her career, she has been a teacher of English and other subjects; as well as an Academic Supervisor, writing curriculum, directing instruction, and training teachers. She was born to a Syrian father and an American mother, bridging those two worlds throughout her life. She has raised five children with her husband of 42 years. Learn more about her at www.peacespective.org
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[@MedgarEndeavors]

As a single father to my daughter I have become far more inclined to listen to female scholars, their perspective and insight has been invaluable to understanding how to better prepare my young daughter for life. May Allah reward all of you from the scholars, to the organizers, to the listeners, to the one who uploaded it.

[@Ayesha______]

May Allah make it easy for you and give you and your daughter the best in this life and he hereafter.

[@MooNlight-ff2iy]

what a great father u are

[@ShakilAhmed-vq6cq]

Proud to our female Muslim scholars Alhamdulilah mashaallah

[@deenandnoonchai]

Books to go through... Women in islam by Abdul Raheem kidwai. Women around Messenger by Mohammad Ali Qutb

[@RSNH-xs9jt]

السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته 💌 Your sister from Oman i was sooo touched Subhana Allah with this amazing gathering Allahu Akbar, May Almighty Allah be pleased with you and grant you the best of this Duniyah and Akhirah, Ameen Ameen Yaa Rab il Alameen 🌧️🌧️🌧️🎁🎁🎁

[@parif8327]

❤❤❤ sajda shukur moment! MASHAALLAH. What a blessed gathering. Im glad i was invited by Allah to see this, my heart just melted Subhanallah Allahhuakbar❤❤❤Ya Wadud!

[@vadelfamily2896]

Thank you for this. Much needed.

[@mohammedhabouria6506]

جزاكم الله خيرا

[@mohamedsh9435]

Masha Allaah jasaaka Allaah khayr sisters

[@mmubeen3318]

May Allah bless you all ! all the speakers spoke marvelous & inspirational ..... well ... Organised i pay homage to sister . coordinator blessings

[@UmmI943]

The most blessed of gatherings subhanallah ❤❤

[@engr.rubiyawaheed7938]

MashaAllah.....you all are great speaker😊

[@lawalumar1573]

Sisters Jazakallah. May ALLAH (SWT) rewards all of you.

[@englishspeakers-9639]

Great speeches sisters, big Respect!

[@husinmtisa296]

Alhamdulillah...

[@lamiseelbetar2579]

MashAllah May Allah bless you all for sharing your knowledge with us.. Jazakum Allah Khayran

[@loquenosabesdelislam4919]

Mashalah

[@mohdnoormohdrashid736]

Lines of ustaza :. Women scholar:. Many knowledges :. Banyak ilmu

[@alwayshumble8817]

Aslaam Alaikum. Can you please post the web sites.

[@nh-fl7zr]

This was good. I have a genuine question though about the board in the background. It has the shape of the Prophets saw shoe but then it has the word God written on it. I don't understand why this is deemed acceptable. I have seen it elsewhere. Please can someone explain? Thank you

[@rehannaallian4161]

❤❤❤

[@VackraJag]

Thank you I ordered woman in Islam today ❤inshallah it Will help me ❤

[@sukaynagulamhusein2438]

Assalam un alaiykum sisters, please send your links that we can join

[@McC4H10]

جهود مشكورة

[@alwayshumble8817]

Aslaam Alaikum. Can someone please post info on applying to one year course Dr. Haiffa spoke about. JAK.

[@AS-he6ip]

Wa Aleikum Assalam wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh. Here is the link to the web page of Jannah Institute which you can Google by name as well 🙌🏻 www.jannahinstitute.com/

[@arifarashid4782]

Could you please type the name of book and author please

[@ibrahimyusufmunawara1127]

Hai sister hearty salute to the day's Salem the can anyone write the names of the book special maintenaned sister s JAZAKALLA blessing all are well reward all of yours AMEEN

[@haifaasaeed7221]

Can anyone write the names of the books mentioned

[@parif8327]

Those are👇 the amazon links for the two books mentioned: for Seerah ` Mohammad: Man & Prophet´ pbuh(by Adil Salahi), for Quran translation The Clear Quran by Dr Mustafa Khattab

[@parif8327]

www.amazon.com/Clear-Quran-Dr-Mustafa-Khattab/dp/097730096X/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?crid=339YPZN5D5WBY&keywords=the+clear+quran+by+dr.+mustafa+khattab&qid=1655349493&sprefix=Mustafa+kh%2Caps%2C210&sr=8-1

[@thegirlsmom511]

Did anyone catch the author for the book Woman in Islam ?

[@maramelfateh7294]

It's Tariq Alswaidan.

[@ridaarif6389]

Please talk more about obedience to husband

[@cinthiajeancharles950]

I am an older white lady married to a Muslim took my shahada my husband preaches constantly but manipulates it to his advantage isolates me from others by manipulation I live in a highly Yemeni Muslim area I try to reach out by complimenting or saying hello sometimes they smile and say thank you sometimes they look at me like trash roll eyes give dirty looks my heart is empty I crave knowledge and God I pray a woman of faith would help teach and guide me but they will not open up to me I have Quran my husband tells me forget them says nasty things and I only need God and Quran he twists so many things and thinks everyone is putting magic on him no matter who or where everyday he uses it to manipulate and control me he thinks he is Maharishi (if he sees this I’m in a lot of trouble)but I need help I want to do the right thing I wish another woman would help me teach me guide me and not shun me cuz I look different or can’t afford the clothes am I not good enough?

[@moonchild6173]

Assalamu Alaikum. Is there a way i can contact you personally?

[@nayeemhyd]

Please search for Sh. Hesham Al Awadi for more authentic content on females around the Prophet saws..

[@MooNlight-ff2iy]

woman in islam طارق سويدان سيدات بيت النبوة

[@tashdu5536]

Aslm I would like to start the one year course with Dr Haifa I hope it’s not too late I have been looking to start something online I was searching and tidy when I listened I knew this is where Allah swt wanted me to start please send me the email Like Dr Haifa said we can email her

[@sobianwer5355]

How I can start a course?