Fatima Barkatulla: Recent Episodes
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Fatima has had a rich Islamic education from an early age thanks to her parents. She is married and passionately raising four children.
In her teens, she studied Arabic and Islamic studies in Egypt at prominent institutes such as Al Fajr Center, Qortoba Institute and a college of Al Azhar University and is currently training to be an Islamic Scholar with senior scholars in institutes here in the UK and through regular visits abroad.
She has been a key contributor to the discourse surrounding Muslim women in the West, contributing to the Westminster Faith Debates, documentaries and live shows for BBC Radio, the World Service, as well as BBC Television, Channel 4 and Islam Channel.
In 2014 she was awarded the IKON UKHWAH International Award – for young women in dawah and community service at a ceremony in KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA.
Currently Fatima is Director of SEEDS OF CHANGE – the biggest Muslim women’s conference in Europe.
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Recording of a weekly class (Sisters only) presenting a detailed study of the life?, scholarship ? and legacy ? of one of Islam’s most illustrious personalities, and the powerful lessons we can glean from her. Aisha (RA) was the most beloved person to the Prophet ﷺ, she was his closest student, his confidante, conveyor of ... Read more
Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla speaks about Ibn Qudamah’s three levels of fasting…which level are you at?
Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla shares 5 core values, 5 things we can focus on teaching our kids during lockdown. This Facebook Live Session was delivered on the ‘Still, We Rise Summit’ Group on Facebook. â5 Things to focus on with Your Kids During Lockdownâ 1- THE VALUE OF REAL RELATIONSHIPS: Review/change family tech consumption. 2- THE ... Read more
In this episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with Ustadha Saleha Bukhari about seeking knowledge as a mature student, the responsibilities of being an Alima, the importance of understanding the Qur’an and juggling family responsibilities with studies and caring for a sick child.
Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla went live on Facebook earlier today in a moving and motivating address as part of the Solidarity Summit, to support families during the Coronovirus lockdown.
Ustadha Fatima speaks with a teen youth group in London about her journey to consciously choosing Islam for herself and wanting to study Islam.
Turning Back to Allah, Memorising the Qur’an, Purifying Our Hearts. In this episode, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with the inspirational Dr. Haifaa Younis about how it’s never too late to start memorising the Qur’an, making time to learn about Islam, lessons from Surah Maryam, how to purify our hearts and much more!
Losing a Spouse, Overcoming Grief, Identity, Owning Your Story. In this emotional and inspiring episode of the IlmFeed Podcast, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla talks with sister Na’ima B Robert about her identity, her conversion to Islam, overcoming the loss of her husband of 15 years and how to own your own story.
London, March 2019 What are the five big lessons from the life of Khadijah (RA)? And how can we apply them to our lives. Ustadhah Fatima Barkatulla is author of ‘Khadijah, Mother of History’s Greatest Nation.’ In this talk in front of an audience of 500 sisters, she elaborates on 5 powerful lessons that can ... Read more
The Gifts of Islam for Women – Hhugs Charity Masquerade Ball. In this address Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla addresses an audience of sisters at the Hhugs (Helping Households Under Great Stress) Charity Masquerade Ball. She highlights 5 of the many gifts that Islam gave to women and what we as women should do once we acknowledge ... Read more
The Love Sheikha answers a question from a young sister who has broached the subject of marriage with her parents but who seem dead against their daughter marrying. How should she approach this issue? How can she stay patient and avoid falling into sin in the meantime?
Is living a disciplined life a boring and old-fashioned thing? Isn’t Islam all about rules and restrictions? In this series of excerpts, Ustadha Fatima highlights some of the gifts that Allah gave to women through Islam. [Nasheed clips from Nashee artist Safe Adam’s vocals only collection]
Fatima Barkatulla recalls the story behind the new Omar Esa Nasheed: ‘Muhammad’s Company’, written and produced by Fatima Barkatulla and the lessons she learned from working on the project.
Envy – Hasad – a disease of the spiritual heart that causes its destruction if indulged and acted upon. What are the real causes of envy? In part one on ‘envy’, Fatima Barkatulla looks at the evil and causes of envy and what exactly Hasad is and is not.
Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla points out three powerful ways for Muslims to respond, in times when anti-Muslim hatred increases and the Islamophobia industry is hard at work
Some people look at everyone around them as opponents on their path to success. Fatima Barkatulla argues that there is an abundance of goodness to go around and your success does not depend on the failure of others – it depends on Allah’s will.
If you are a person with high aspirations, do you have friends with high aspirations too? Or do you always surround yourself with the naysayers who cast a shadow over all of your ideas and projects? Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla says that you should make sure you have a core group of people who you meet ... Read more
Is living in the past holding you back? Many of us carry the past with us wherever we go. When we look into the future all we see is our past sadness, past failures, past obstacles. Fatima Barkatulla asks in this clip: What if you filed the past in the past? What could that do ... Read more
Anyone who reads and studies the Qur’an properly will find just how much Allah loves his female servants. Here are just a few examples discussed by Ustadha Fatima Barktulla.
It seems ludicrous that we even have to say it, but KIDS NEED FATHERS. Fathers are not just a spare part, and their presence and involvement is essential to enriching a child’s development – girls & boys. In this clip, Fatima Barkatulla highlights the importance of dads and some of the consequences of dads not ... Read more
If sinning is a disease of the heart, what is the cure? How do you stop yourself being sucked into an endless cycle of sin…are there any means prescribed by the Qur’an and Sunnah? In this talk, you will learn about 5 keys that protect us from sin.
Should Muslim women be feminists? Should we adopt that label or is it problematic? What is the history of feminism? How do we respond to claims that Islam is a patriarchal religion? These and other topics explored in this lecture by Fatima Barkatulla.
This workshop for parents was delivered in Kuala Lumpur in 2014. Download the PDF parents’ worksheet accompanying this talk HERE: What are some of the means that Islam recommends that parents take, in their journey to raise Believers, to raise Mu’minoon? How can you use stories to impart important lessons to children? Download the PDF ... Read more
Fatima Barkatulla reveals her 8 step formula for achieving what seems impossible! Is there something you really want to do in life but it feels too difficult? Maybe it is making a certain amount of money, or reaching a certain weight or memorising the Quran. Sometimes the things we want the most can feel impossible ... Read more
What is sisterhood in Islam and how do we practically speaking, keep our Sisterhood alive? Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla gives practical advice from the Qur’an and Sunnah as to how to keep sisterhood strong & vibrant and how to avoid pitfalls in our relationships with our sisters in Islam.
CARDIFF 2016, This lecture took place online in the aftermath of some terrorist attacks in Paris. It was broadcast live to a mosque in Cardiff, UK, to an audience of Muslim women.
Have you really established the prayer? What is the importance of the five daily prayers – Salah – in Islam and how can you make sure you are fulfilling your prayers in the best way possible. This lecture is a wake up call for each individual. It will show you how to evaluate and work ... Read more
How do you start and juggle a da’wah project from your home, with all of the demands of family life? In this webinar recording from 2013, Ustadha Fatima Barkatulla shares her advice and experience in doing just that.
KHADIJAH ~ Beyond Belief with Ernie Rea – with Fatima Barkatulla & other panellists âIt is said that behind every great man there is a great woman. The Prophet Muhammad was married many times; but for 25 formative years, he remained faithful to one woman, Khadijah. She is widely recognised as the First Muslim and ... Read more
Beyond Belief with Ernie Rea – with Fatima Barkatulla and other guests. In the first of a new series on BBC Radio 4, Ernie Rea and his three guests discuss Islam & the Veil. “France, Belgium & Italy have already banned the full face veil. Other countries are considering it. In Britain a Private Member’s ... Read more
In this talk, Ustadhah Fatima Barkatulla highlights the importance of building Islamic institutions for a stronger future for the Muslim community in general and in Britain in particular. Cambridge Islamic College – 2016
2017 Online ~ Mommy Coach Khafayah Abdulsalam interviews Fatima Barkatulla about becoming an author, her new book ‘Khadijah, Mother of History’s Greatest Nation’ and getting the balance right. Find out why she feels so passionately about her own mother in particular and motherhood in general.
Why is is so difficult to be a religious person in our times? Why does life seem harder for me now that I have committed to Islam? How do I emerge from the depths of the trials and tribulations of life triumphantly? All these questions and more answered in this inspiring lecture delivered by award-winning ... Read more
The Ummah will be revived as foretold by the Messenger of Allah. But what is the Muslim woman’s role in its revival? Why do the enemies of Islam in the establishment target and vilify the practices of Muslim women in particular? Do they realize our power more than even we do? All of these questions ... Read more
This Lecture was presented on May 13, 2015 in Richmond, Canada. Why does Allah test us? What kinds of tests can we expect to face in life? How should we respond to the trials and tribulations of life, powerfully? All these questions and more are answered in this lecture by Fatima Barkatulla. Includes sisters’ question ... Read more
The Muslim woman has become the ultimate symbol of Islam in our times and there are calls for a feminist movement within Islam. Fatima Barkatulla takes a closer and more holistic look at Islam’s vision for women and asks: Does Islam Need Feminism? What is the solution to the oppression of women in our community ... Read more
2014 Slough, UK ~ Sister Fatima Barkatulla speaks to an audience of Muslim girls and young women in on the topic of Hijab. The parameters of Hijab, the benefit and the desired attitude a Muslim should have towards it are all discussed in a non-judgemental, warm environment of sisterhood and in the spirit of good ... Read more