Tawakkul

Trusting Allah Through Life's Struggles

Sunday, 3rd May 2026 | 12:00 - 17:00

DELIVERED BY USTADHA AMEENA BLAKE

Maryam Centre 2nd Floor

INTRODUCING OUR NEW AND EXCITING 'TAWAKKUL SERIES: a sister-only safe space designed to help you navigate life’s struggles with real, practical guidance. Through reflective and interactive sessions, explore what it truly means to trust Allah through moments of uncertainty, overwhelm, and hardship.

SEMINAR OBJECTIVES:

  • Understanding 'Tawakkul

  • Why trusting Allah can feel difficult

  • Navigating doubt, fear, and overwhelm

  • Letting go of control and learning to surrender

  • Trusting Allah through hardship

  • Victory comes after trials

  • Living Tawakkul daily

BONUS: This session will also include an open discussion, providing a safe and supportive space for sisters to reflect, share, and connect.

The Prophet ﷺ said: “Tie your camel and trust in Allah.” (Tirmidhi)

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.