Lady Fatima (RA): An Educator & Stateswoman | Ustadha Dr. Amina Darwish

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Imamina Amina Darwish gives spiritual insights about cultivating a life based on the perfect archetype of Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (ra), who was was born to the Muhammad (ﷺ) and Khadijah (ra). She spoke about the Prophet (peace be upon him) as an iconoclast against cultural marriage norms in the pre-Islamic, pagan Meccan society.

She was regarded by her blessed father as the outstanding woman of all time and the dearest person to him as an ultimate archetype for Muslim women and an example of compassion, generosity, and enduring suffering.

Ustadha Aminah spoke at a women's retreat about defining womanhood as a Muslim woman. Watch the complete seminar at http://mcceastbay.org/womanhood-retreat

This program was sponsored by the Jannah Institute, The Rahmah Foundation & MCC. It was proudly hosted at Muslim Community Center - East Bay (MCC East Bay) in Pleasanton, California on November 28, 2021.

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- More sessions for Muslimahs: http://mcceastbay.org/women
- More Sheikha Amina: http://mcceastbay.org/amina

Sheikha 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 Aminah earned a Ph.D. in Chemical engineering before switching careers to follow her true passion for community building. She remains passionate about including ethics, meaning, and service into STEM disciplines. Dr. Darwish strives to always create a culture or openness and consistent kindness into the communities she serves. She earned ijazas, traditional Islamic studies certifications, from the Qalam and Critical Loyalty seminaries including an ijaza in the ten Qira’at. Dr. Darwish has studied individually under different scholars from different parts of the world and has taught college level coursework on Islam and Muslims.

Fatima bint Rasulullah (ra) occupies a similar position in Islam that Mary, mother of Jesus, occupies in Christianity. Her name remains a popular choice throughout the Muslim world. It is through Fatimah that the blessed Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ)'s family line has survived to this date.

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