Bonus Podcast: Life Lessons from Sumayyah

In this special bonus episode, series producer Jawad Jafry is joined by renowned historian and scholar Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick to explore the life of the first martyr Sumayyah may Allah be pleased with her. 

Far more than historical figures, the Sahabiyat left behind lessons of courage, intellectual mastery, leadership, and deep spiritual conviction. Through a rich historical lens, Dr. Quick and Jawad break down the biography of Sumayyah to extract practical, actionable life lessons for modern believers navigating through the challenges of our day.

📌 In This Episode, We Cover:

• Beyond the Simplified Narrative: Rethinking the roles Sahabiyat played in early Islamic history
• The Ultimate Sacrifice: Remembering the sacrifice of Sumayyah and Yasir, who became the first martyrs
• Enduring Legacy: Sumayyah was considered a "nobody" by the elite of Makkah, yet she will be remembered for all time

🎙️ About Our Guest:

Dr. Abdullah Hakim Quick has spent a lifetime crossing borders — literally and intellectually. A historian, Islamic scholar, and speaker, he has traveled to over 60 countries. His expertise has been sought by institutions from the Toronto Board of Education to the Royal Ontario Museum and Ontario Science Centre. Dr. Quick wrote a regular religion column for Canada’s largest newspaper The Toronto Star. He instituted Canada's first classes for hearing-impaired Muslims and provided relief and development aid to South Africa's townships. He also founded the Islamic Social Services and Resources Association, one of Canada's first Islamic social service agencies, counseling hundreds of people from many diverse communities. 

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