Sumayyah Bint Khayyat (RA) – FIRST MARTYR OF ISLAM

SUMAYYAH BINT KHAYAT رضي الله عنها

THE FIRST MARTYR IN ISLAM

وَلَا تَحْسَبَنَّ ٱلَّذِينَ قُتِلُوا۟ فِى سَبِيلِ ٱللَّهِ أَمْوَٰتًۢاۚ بَلْ أَحْيَآءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِمْ يُرْزَقُونَ

And never think of those who have been killed in the cause of Allāh as dead. Rather, they are alive with their Lord, receiving provision. (Qur’an, Al-Imran:169)

DELIVERED BY USTADHA AMEENA BLAKE

SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY 2025 | 1.00 PM – 5.00 PM
LONDON MUSLIM CENTRE (ELM), MAIN HALL, GROUND FLOOR

(FEMALE ONLY EVENT)

Do you expect to enter Paradise without being tested like those before you? They were tested with hardship and adversity, and were shaken up (Surah Al-Baqarah:214)

Sumayyah bint Khayyat رضي الله عنها was the first martyr in Islam and her incredible story is an inspiration to all Muslims. She is a symbol of strength, courage, and devotion that Muslims have shown in the early days of Islam. The Prophet ﷺ often spoke of the family of Sumayyah رضي الله عنها in the highest terms of praise.

“Be patient, O family of Yassir! For your destination is Paradise.” – Prophet Muhammad ﷺ [Ibn Majah]

From being despised by society and mistreated worse than a stray dog by those around her, Sumayyah رضي الله عنها was elevated by Allah to the highest ranks in Jannah. She attained the highest status a believer can achieve. She was the first to die in the path of Allah. Sumayyah رضي الله عنها a former Abyssian, elderly slave woman, considered the lowest by the disbelievers of Makkah but was the first martyr of Islam.

EXPLORE:

• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها lineage / background.
• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها marriage and family.
• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها character, personality.
• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها conversion to Islam. (Amongst the first 7 Muslims).
• Loyalty and commitment to Allah and His Messenger ﷺ.
• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها faith, courage and resilence.
• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها attitude during hardship, torture and oppression.
• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها dealing with tyranny in society and facing one of the greatest enemies of Islam, Abu Jahl.

• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها martyrdom; Tortured to death.

• Sumayyah رضي الله عنها legacies / role model.

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.

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