Our Vision

Baraka Umm Ayman Foundation aims to support and connect Muslim women of the African diaspora to the fullness of their identities as both believers and as Black women, to foster a deeper knowledge of their histories and cultures, and to offer them events, experiences, and discussions that contribute to their personal, spiritual, and creative growth.

A primary objective of the Foundation is to create a platform that highlights Muslim women of the African diaspora, their talent, social contributions, knowledge, and experiences.

The inspiration behind this organization is the noble lady Baraka Umm Ayman, a woman of paradise, a defender of the faith, and mother to two great Companions. 

However, the best title she ever possessed was what the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ himself bestowed on her: “Ummi ba'da Ummi," my mother after my mother. She was the African mother of Rasulullah ﷺ, a true believer, supporter, and defender of the Prophet ﷺ and of Islam, a highly intelligent woman of great wisdom, great heart, and great deeds. In her we find a guide as women of the African diaspora. ​