Builders of a Nation by Dr Haifaa Younis

In this book by Dr Haifaa Younis, she reminds us that nation-building begins with the self – with a heart committed enough to hold something larger than its own comfort.

By asking yourself who built the ummah we inheritted; what did they sacrifice, carry, and believe that made them extraordinary, we begin to understand how those sacrifices matter to us, and how we, as women, can be these extraordinary nation builders for the next generation of Muslims.

Historically, women have been an integral part of spreading our Deen. They have contributed as mothers, wives, supporters, and defenders of our religion. This book by Dr Haifaa Younis allows the reader to take a glimpse into the lives of thirty-seven amazing women. Starting with the women from the Prophet Muhammad’s (SAW) household to female companions and pioneers of Islamic History. Women in Islamic History have had a huge impact on building nations. Many that have been through education, raising children, raising scholars or being scholars themselves. These exceptional women have helped shape the world.

These women have a lot of favours upon us, the least we can do is learn about them and share their amazing lives with others so that they can also be inspired.

Dr Haifaa Younis is the founder and instructor at Jannah Institute, teaching Quran, Hadith, Fiqh, and Tazkiyah to women. If you find benefit in Dr Haifaa Younis’ books, you can find her other titles here:

Sins: The Poison Of The Heart

The Quran Has It All: How The Quran Answers All Of Life’s Questions

My Dear Heart