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Unlock Your Best Ramadan: A 4-Month Islamic Productivity Course for Women

Dates: November 4, 2024 – February 23, 2025

As we approach the blessed month of Ramadan, it’s time to prepare your heart, mind, body, and soul for an enriching experience that will transform your Ramadan into the best one of your life, in shaa Allah. Join us for a comprehensive 4-month Islamic course designed specifically for women, focusing on spiritual growth, personal development, strengthening relationships, and goal setting.

16 Challenges to Prepare for Ramadan

Embark on 16 transformative challenges designed to prepare you for the holy month. Each challenge will guide you in applying what you’ve learned, ensuring that you enter Ramadan with a supportive Telegram community of Muslim women, filled with clarity, purpose, and hearts ready for change, bi’idhnillah.

Register now and take the first step toward your best Ramadan in shaa Allah!

Course Breakdown:

All Zoom sessions are at 12pm UK time. Use this time converter to check your local time for classes: https://www.timeanddate.com/worldclock/converter.html

We will explore many topics in this Islamic course under these 4 categories (Spiritual, Personal, Interpersonal, and Financial):
Ranging from the four-box method to S.M.A.R.T. goals,
delving into trauma responses and cortisol balance,
covering attachment styles and the 5 love languages,
addressing conflict resolution along with setting boundaries,
hacking happy hormones while identifying emotional triggers,
exploring nervous system regulation and understanding child development,
looking at exercise routines as well as circadian rhythm for better sleep,
and diving into habit stacking for improved consistency, neuroplasticity, and much more!

November 2024: SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Dive deep into your spiritual journey with engaging discussions and activities on the following topics:

1. Barakah through Sadaqah + Daily Adhkaar (4 November 2024 – 10 November 2024) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 5th November (Tuesday)

2. Getting to know Allah through His Names (11 November 2024 – 17 November 2024) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 12th November (Tuesday)

3. Understanding His words – Quran Plan (18 November 2024 – 24 November 2024) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 19th November (Tuesday)

4. Time management around Salah (25 November 2024 – 1 December 2024) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 26th November (Tuesday)

December 2024: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

This month is dedicated to self-discovery and empowerment through:

5. Physical & mental decluttering / Organisation (2 December 2024 – 8 December 2024): 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 3rd December (Tuesday)

6. Self awareness / Emotional intelligence (9 December 2024 – 15 December 2024): 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 10th December (Tuesday)

7. Maintaining physical health (16 December 2024 – 22 December 2024): 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 17th and 19th December (Tuesday and Thursday)

8. Improving mental health (23 December 2024 – 29 December 2024): 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 24th December (Tuesday)

Accountability partnership is really the main essence of this course because women truly thrive with female friendships. There are studies on this. And if we look into the Islamic side of things, then ansar-muhajireen pairing is what this is all about 💕 Prophet ﷺ said: الْبَرَكَةَ مَعَ الْجَمَاعَةِ
Barakah is with the jamaa’ah (blessing is with the community/togetherness). or  يَدُ اللَّهِ مَعَ الْجَمَاعَةِ (Allah’s Hand is with the Jama’ah). I have complete trust in Allah that when we come together as a community for something, we bring tidal changes because of collective effort. So the effectiveness of this course lies in everyone’s hands really. Online courses are generally very individualistic and the effort to pair women together as accountability partners is to make this course a communal effort. When we all help each other win, we all win in the process. When you help them for the sake of Allah (and they help you), Allah helps both of you in return. People who will be under the shade of Allah aren’t only those who will give sadaqah discreetly, but also those who will love each other for the sake of Allah. So stay connected with your accountability partner throughout this process to benefit the most out of this in shaa Allah. Check up on each other for action plans put into place. Read the caption of the post below to know why we chose this model for this course.

January 2025: STRENGTHENING RELATIONSHIPS

Build meaningful connections with those around you with the help of:

9. 5 Love languages with the spouse (30 December 2024 – 5 January 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 31st December (Tuesday)

10. Secure attachment with the kids (6 January 2025 – 12 January 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 7th January (Tuesday)

11. Relationship with blood ties (13 January 2025 – 19 January 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 14th January (Tuesday)

12. Righteous company / support system (20 January 2025 – 26 January 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 21st January (Tuesday)

February 2025: SETTING GOALS

As Ramadan approaches, focus on setting impactful goals by learning about:

13. Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals (27 January 2025 – 2 February 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 28th January (Tuesday)

14. The power of Dua and Istikhara (3 February 2025 – 9 February 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 4th February (Tuesday)

15. Growth mindset / Vision board (10 February 2025 – 16 February 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 11th February (Tuesday)

16. Abundance through Shukr (17 February 2025 – 23 February 2025) : 30min LIVE ZOOM session on 18th February (Tuesday)

Weekly Stories of Sahabiyaat – role model of the week

This year, we have added stories of sahabiyaat as Our ROLE MODEL OF THE WEEK – to feel inspired from, so we are motivated to take on each challenge with our assigned accountability partner in shaa Allah.

WEEK 1: Generosity of Umm Dahdah رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she brought barakah in her life through sadaqah.

WEEK 2: Faith of Umm Hakim Bint Al-Harith رضي الله عنها – focusing on her faith and how she brought her very-resistant husband to Islam.

WEEK 3: Wisdom of Umm Salamah رضي الله عنها – focusing on her wisdom extracted from the Quran.

WEEK 4: Worship of Juwairiyah Bint Al-Harith رضي الله عنها – focusing on her time management around Salah.

WEEK 5: Sincerity of Umm Mahjan رضي الله عنها – focusing on her sincerity in maintaining the Ka’bah clean.

WEEK 6: Emotional intelligence of Rumaisa Bint Malhan رضي الله عنها – focusing on the way she handled grief and communicated it to her husband.

WEEK 7: Strength of Nusaybah Bint Ka’ab رضي الله عنها – focusing on not only her physical strength, but the constant practice that builds it.

WEEK 8: Patience of Khansa (Tamadur Bint Amr) رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she turned around her entire psychology after accepting Islam.

WEEK 9: Love of Aisha رضي الله عنها – focusing on her expression of love to Rasool Allah ﷺ (through words, touch, acts of service, quality time, and more).

WEEK 10: Nurturing of Umm aiman رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she took on motherly roles before she even became a mother and how all that practice helped her raise amazing children of her own.

WEEK 11: Humbleness of Fatima Bint Muhammad رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she developed the relationship with her father (through vulnerability, trust, affection, and more).

WEEK 12: Resourcefulness of Asma bint abu bakr رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she made her tasks easy during poverty through delegation and how she took advantage of her network to benefit Islam.

WEEK 13: Dedication of Zainab bint jahsh رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she was dedicated to her goals and pushed through with the help of tools instead of intrinsic motivation alone.

WEEK 14: Confidence of Umm Haram bint Milhan رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she envisioned her dua and rejoiced when it finally came to fruition.

WEEK 15: Courage of Hind Bint Utbah رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she re-wired her brain into a complete different thought pattern than what she had before Islam.

WEEK 16: Gratitude of Khadija رضي الله عنها – focusing on how she welcomed abundance in life, not only through her strong work ethic, but also her patience and gratitude in times when she had nothing.

For community support and accountability, we have created a WhatsApp group – as barakah is found in togetherness (according to a hadith). Each week, we’ll welcome a speaker to discuss the weekly topic, allowing all the ladies in the group to engage and ask questions at the end of a live session.

Muslimah speakers from around the world

  1. @youssrakandil – (her live session topic: Barakah through Sadaqah + daily adhkaar) – Youssra Kandil is a motivational speaker and Islamic educator known for her inspiring talks on faith, personal development, and spirituality. With her relatable approach and heartfelt messages, she connects with audiences worldwide, encouraging them to deepen their relationship with Allah and lead more purposeful lives.
  2. @jenny.molendyk – (her live session topic: Getting to know Allah through His Names) – Jenny Molendyk is a Canadian convert Muslim living in Turkey with her husband and 5 kids. She is active in her community, giving workshops and seminars to families and youth. She has been a speaker at international conferences about converts in Islam, as well as education in the digital age. She is also an award-winning author of multiple children’s books, like her famous book “Atlas of Asma ul Husna”.
  3. @drmaryamkhattak – (her live session topic: Quran plan – Understanding His words) – Dr Maryam K. Khattak is a resident Psychiatrist and CBT Therapist , with special interest in Islamically Integrated counselling and psychotherapy. She is a passionate Qur’an student, writer, and loves akhira-centric academia + productivity. 
  4. @coachingwithmrsf – (her live session topic: Time management around Salah) – Aisha Gumel-Farouq, known as coachingwithmrsF, is an educator and internationally certified transformational coach specializing in pre-marital, transformative, and teen coaching. Founder of a prestigious preschool in Abuja, Nigeria, she also assists organizations in creating high-quality daycare pods. Beyond her professional achievements, Aisha is a dedicated student of knowledge and a strong advocate for orphans and vulnerable teens. Married for over 20 years and a mother of three, she upholds the values of balance and family integrity.
  5. @organisedbyiman – (her live session topic: Decluttering and organisation) – Iman Said is the founder of Organised by Iman, where she helps mums reduce overwhelm and manage their time so they can focus on what truly matters. As a home-educating mum of four, Iman understands the challenges of balancing family, home, and a personal life. Her practical decluttering and organising strategies have helped countless mums reclaim their spaces and time, making room for family, worship, and things that are beloved to them. Passionate about Islamic knowledge and intentional living, Iman inspires others to make the best use of every moment.
  6. @ayeina_official (Ayesha) – (her live session topic: Self awareness/ Emotional Intelligence) – Ayesha is a homeschooling mother of 4, who co-founded ayeina.com and this productivity course – With previous degree in Quran studies and Islamic psychology, Ayesha is currently training to become a certified Islamic life coach under qualified psychologists and Muslim mental health professionals.
  7. @julideturkerofficial – (her live session topic: Maintaining physical health through nutrition) – Julide Turker is a Functional Medicine Practitioner. She focuses on Paediatric Naturopathy as a mother of 3 herself. She holds qualifications like; Bachelor of Health Science (Naturopathy & Nutrition), Masters in Food Sciences /Food Engineering with Melbourne University, Personal Trainer & Neurolinguistic Programming Coach. Her book, “One Third Of Your Stomach” explains how food and our everyday choices affect our whole being.
  8. @modestrainer – (her live session topic: Maintaining physical health through exercise and sleep) – Modestrainer is a qualified Personal Trainer and Fitness coach with over 4+ years of experience in coaching women. Their mission is to provide Muslimahs with the tools to make fitness a lifestyle whilst encouraging them to be the best version of themselves, all without any compromise on Islamic beliefs.
  9. @dr_naz_bsc_phd – (her live session topic: Improving mental health) – Dr Summia Naz is the founder of Al Asl Therapy (where the aim is to look at the root cause). She graduated with a BSc in pharmaceutical sciences (UK) and spent time working with special needs children where she was awarded from the mayor. She later combined her knowledge of pharma with holistic health practices. She specialises in: CBT coach, mental health, nutrition coaching, life coaching, and health coaching etc.
  10. @muslima_coaching – (her live session topic: 5 love languages with the spouse) – Naielah Ackbarali is the founder and CEO of Muslima Coaching. She is a CBT therapist trainee, a qualified and experienced Muslim marriage counselor of over 10 years, and an Islamic studies teacher for over 15 years. She is currently pursuing a Master of Science in the Psychology of Mental Health and Well-Being. Naielah is a trained strategic relationship coach, certified life coach, and a certified NLP Master Practitioner. She has also completed training in the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. She offers faith-based marriage coaching to couples, wives, and singles. 
  11. @drhanaa.peacewithinhome – (her live session topic: Secure attachment with the kids) – Dr. Hanaa is a mom of three, holding a Ph.D. in Early Childhood Education and is a certified Conscious Parenting Coach with over two decades of experience. Dr. Hanaa’s approach emphasizes the importance of self-regulation and connection in parenting, and she is passionate about helping families build secure attachments through everyday moments of connection.
  12. @amuslimmama – (her live session topic: maintaining kinship ties while setting healthy boundaries) – Asbah empowers Muslimahs to breakthrough their spiritual/emotional/financial ceiling to lead powerful happy lives.
  13. @amuslimhomemaker – (her live session topic: seeking a support system / righteous company) – Amuslimhomemaker is a fully accredited relationship coach (CTAA recognised) and a dedicated student of knowledge. She has taken numerous classes on marriage, relationships, the unique dynamics between men and women, self-development, habit-building, and more.
  14. @ayeina_official (Samina) – (her live session topic: Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals) – Samina is a homeschooling mom of three, raising multilingual kids, and the co-founder of AYEINA. She transformed from an engineer into an entrepreneur, starting AYEINA with just $100 USD and growing it into a successful business with 10+ books, courses, and more. Now, she’s helping other Muslim women unlock their potential through her productivity course.
  15. @aliyah_ummraiyaan – (her live session topic: The power of Dua and Istikhara) – Aliyah Umm Raiyaan reverted to Islam in 1999. She is the Sunday Times Bestselling author of Penguin published, ‘Ramadan Reflections’ and ‘The Power of Du’a’. She is also the Founder and CEO of Registered Charity Solace UK, who support revert women in difficulty. Aliyah is the co-host of YouTube show Honest Tea Talk. She lives in East London where she home educates her children. She recently became a TEDx speaker where she spoke about ‘The power of your pain’. 
  16. @pearlsofwellbeing – (her live session topic: Growth mindset / neuroplasticity) – Naziat Hassan (LMHC, LPC, NCC) received her Bachelor of Arts from Queens College of the City University of New York and Master of Science in Education in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College at the City University of New York. Naziat is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor at the Counseling Center of Queensborough Community College in Bayside, New York, where she sees students for personal and academic counseling, coordinates health events for students, and teaches Introduction to College freshman seminar. She is also an adjunct professor at Queens College. She is also a Licensed Professional Counselor in New Jersey. She is a National Certified Counselor and has extensive experience working with diverse, underserved populations, especially families, adolescents, and young adults affected by trauma, abuse, substance abuse, and various other issues.
  17. @hibamasood – (her live session topic: Abundance through Shukr) – Hiba Masood is the founder and CEO of dearMuslimkids, an educational platform to help Muslim children learn the Quran and Sunnah through authentic scholarship. She is also the author of an award-winning book ‘Drummer Girl’ (Daybreak Press). She hosts women’s circles, conduct female-centric corporate trainings, and consult for autism-spectrum families.

Weekly Schedule

MONDAY: Intro + Story of a sahaabiya (relevant to the weekly topic)

TUESDAY: Zoom Live session + live Q&A (it will be recorded for those who are not able to attend live)

WEDNESDAY: Resources + Class notes discussion

THURSDAY: Sharing struggles (with the weekly challenge) + finding the solutions together

FRIDAY: Quizzes + Polls

THIS ISLAMIC COURSE IS DIGITAL AND, THEREFORE, NON-REFUNDABLE. Jazakumullah khair for being a part of it! Furthermore, we’re so excited to have you on board, in shaa Allah!

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