Questions & Answers With Female Scholars
Channel: Muslim Community Center - MCC East Bay
Date: 2022-03-11

Six distinguished teachers answer audience questions and give practical and spiritual insights at a women's retreat about Prophetic virtues reflected in the women around the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him).  

Watch the complete seminar at http://mcceastbay.org/imagine

This program with Sheikhas and Ustadhas was sponsored by Jannah Institute, The Rahmah Foundation & MCC East Bay. It was proudly hosted at MCC East Bay in Pleasanton, California on September 25, 2022.

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- More Ustadha Maryam: http://mcceastbay.org/maryam
- More Ustadha Amina: http://mcceastbay.org/amina
- More Ustadha Hosai: http://mcceastbay.org/hosai
- More sessions for Muslimahs: http://mcceastbay.org/women

Dr. Rania references "Gatherings of Illumination: In Sending Blessings upon the Best of Creation" 
by Samar al-Asha (Author), Feryal Elif Salem (Author): https://www.amazon.com/dp/0615717942/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_SX9ZCQZPPXS0NBTSK0HC

- 00:13 - How do I get Islamic education as a woman and balance my other responsibilities as a mother and a wife?
- 04:38 - How can a women in the 21st century model a female companion who lived in the 14th century?
- 07:49 - In modern context, realistically how can a woman be a state head or a finance minister like Al-Shifa bint Abdullah al-Adawiyyah?
- 13:42 - God loves beauty so why can't a Muslim woman show her beauty?
- 17:42 - How can American-Muslims help and be allies to the African-American community?
- 19:53 - How can Muslim women get involved with her local masjid that is closed off to sisters?
- 24:26 - How do Muslim women navigate cultural and religious understandings of Islam?
- 31:01 - What are good books to learn about women around the Prophet?
- 35:40 - How are the Sahaba's lives relevant to our lives?
- 43:44 - What lens should we evaluate racism in society?
- 47:02 - Can I wear shabby clothes so I do not appear ostentatious?
- 52:42 - The Legacy of African & African-American Qur'an Reciters

About the Speakers:
Sheikha 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 https://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. 

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.

Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi is the co-founder of MH4M (http://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. Learn more http://hosaimojaddidi.com

Ustadha Babalwa Kwanele is a licensed mental health therapist (LMFT). As a consultant, she provides culturally responsive trauma informed training and workshops.

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