Asma Bint Abu Bakr (RA)

(FEMALE ONLY EVENT)

This half-day seminar explores the extraordinary 100-year life of Asma bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنها

It traces her noble upbringing in Makkah, her heroic role in the Prophet ﷺ migration, and her resilience through poverty and political upheaval. The program focuses on extracting timeless lessons of courage, family leadership, and unwavering faith for women of all ages today.

Seminar Objectives:

• Trace Asma رضي الله عنها noble lineage and unique dynamics as the elder sister of Aisha رضي الله عنها

• Analyze her tactical bravery during the Hijrah that earned her a timeless nickname.

• Extract lessons on emotional resilience, hardship, and standing firm under persecution.

• Apply her legacy of lifelong learning and generosity to modern-day challenges.

Seminar Outline:

Asma bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنها lineage and background in Mecca

• Growing up as the daughter of Abu Bakr رضي الله عنه and developing her faith in early Makkah.

• Understanding her unique relationship as the elder half-sister to Aisha رضي الله عنها

• Examining her 10-to-19-year age gap with Aisha رضي الله عنها and its historical significance.

Asma bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنها tactical courage and role in the Hijrah

• Risking her life while heavily pregnant to supply provisions to the Cave of Thawr.

• Earning the famous honorific nickname Dhat an-Nitaqayn (She of the Two Belts).

• Standing firm and refusing to break under physical interrogation by Abu Jahl.

Asma bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنها resilience and early life in Medina

• Migrating north and giving birth to the first child born to the Muslims in Madinah.

• Facing extreme poverty and managing demanding physical labour in her early marriage.

• Cultivating legendary generosity, hospitality, and absolute reliance on Allah.

Asma bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنها family devotion and final counsel

• Raising a family deeply rooted in truth, justice, and strong Islamic values.

• Delivering her famous final advice to her son to stand firm against political tyranny.

• Enduring her son's tragic martyrdom with dignified patience and immense spiritual strength.

Asma bint Abu Bakr رضي الله عنها lasting legacy and lessons for today

• Reflecting on a century-long life filled with deep knowledge, sharp intellect, and devotion.

• Inspiring modern Muslim women of all ages to embody her fierce independence.

BONUS:

Practical, interactive workshop: "Tying Our Own Belts" to build personal legacies of resilience.

SPEAKER PROFILE:

Ustadha Ameena Blake (Sheffield, UK)

Ustadha Ameena is a Muslim scholar with a Masters degree in Islamic Studies. Other qualifications include: BA English Studies, PG in Teaching & MSc in Leadership and Management.

She is a Director of the Eden House UK (EHUK) - A women's refuge project. She also serves as a Chaplain in The University of Sheffield, South Yorkshire Police & lectures in Islamic Studies at Markfield Institute of Higher Education.

Ustadha teaches across the globe at, courses & conferences as well as on social media and is a regular on Islam Channel. She is an instructor for Al Balagh Academy, Roots Academy and the Lead Program.

Ustadha has sat on several Mosque boards over the past two decades and served as ASG of the Muslim Council of Britain as well as sitting as an Islamic advisor on various platforms.

She was given the Beacon Mosque, Most impactful Aalimah award in 2022 and is part of the Sheffield University Inspirational Women 2024