Her Sacred Path: Journey with Purpose
“Whoever travels a path in search of knowledge, Allah will make easy for them a path to Paradise.”
— Prophet Muḥammad ﷺ (Muslim)
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Walking in the Footsteps of the Greatest Women in History
CourseExplore the lives of Khadijah, Fāṭimah, Maryam, and Āsiyah (ʿalayhinna al-salām) to enrich your spiritual journey and personal growth. Gain spiritual insights, practical lessons and reflection prompts to deepen your connection to your Lord.
$59
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The Spiritually Empowered Wife: Elevate your marriage—and your heart—with timeless wisdom
CourseA heart-centered course for Muslim wives who long for deeper love, emotional closeness, and peace at home. Through Ustadha Shamira's R.A.I.S.E. framework, you’ll restore connection—with your spouse and with your Lord.
$199
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Her Sacred Path: Fiqh of Menstruation — Level 1: Foundations for Women and Teens
CourseUnderstand menstruation clearly and confidently. This course covers puberty, menstrual rulings, and navigating worship with practical tools and insights.
$79
Instructor
Ustadha Shamira Chothia Ahmed
MA, CLEC, CBD (CBI)
Ustadha Shamira is a California-born educator and scholar passionate about empowering Muslim women to grow in sacred knowledge, spiritual strength, and closeness to Allah ﷻ. After graduating as valedictorian, she began her global journey of Islamic studies, training under scholars across South Africa, the UK, and Syria—where she received an ijāzah in Tajwīd from Shaykh Ḥasan al-Kurdī. She completed the five-year ‘alimah program at Ja’mia Al-Imam Muhammad Zakariyya and later earned a Master’s in Demographics and Social Analysis from UC Irvine. A certified birth doula and lactation educator, she specializes in Hanafi fiqh for women—especially rulings around menstruation, childbirth, and postpartum—and weaves Islamic spirituality into all her teaching. A mother of five, she offers classes, consultations, and spiritual support to help women thrive in faith and life. Ustadha Shamira co-founded the Rahmah Foundation and teaches for Nur al Iman, a full-time shariah program for girls and women in the Bay Area. She walks this path of sacred learning with you—not just as a teacher, but as a sister who believes in your ability to rise, reconnect, and find your own nearness to Allah.
“Alhamdulillah, Ustadha Shamira is one of the best teachers I’ve ever had. Her teaching style is wonderful — it helped me remember what I learned and made even complex topics easy to understand. She also showed us how to apply fiqh in our daily lives, which made it so practical and relevant. Everything was amazing, alhamdulillah! JazakAllahu khayran for all your efforts, Ustadha Shamira. May Allah reward you immensely. Ameen!”
Pariza (13 years old)
“I really enjoy Ustadha Shamira’s unique style of teaching. Her high energy, enthusiasm and passion for what she teaches keeps you feeling engaged, and leaves you feeling inspired. ❤️”
Maryam S. (22 years old)
“Assalamu alaykom dear Ustadha Shamira! I continue to benefit from your classes, masha’Allah. Your love for the deen and your passion for teaching are truly contagious. One thing you taught me—me, a sixty-three-year-old aunty!—is to be mindful of my wudu. I’ll never forget the story of the little boy in Mauritania and his gheera for the deen. Now I always remember to wash the back of my ankles properly. I listen to your classes over and over and never get tired. May Allah reward you greatly!”
Ieman Hassan (63 years old)
“"Ustadha Shamira has such a relatable personality and brings that into the classroom. Her classes are fun, relatable, and full of practical examples that bring the topic to life. She’s so patient and takes her time answering questions. I look forward to taking more classes from her.”
Majidah (MTI Instructor and HQS Co-founder)
“Thank you so much for such a fun year with you! I really enjoyed your fiqh class. You were my favorite teacher because of your humor and stories. Thank you for putting up with me!”
Naba (13 years old)
“You're a really great teacher, and may Allah always keep you and your family on His path. I learned so much from you, alhamdulillah, and I ask Allah to bless you with the reward of every good deed I do that I learned from you. The classes were amazing!”
Azra (14 years old)
“Ustadah Shamira is an amazing teacher. She speaks very passionately about the deen which we follow. Ustadah Shamira's teaching is sure to engage everyone, children and adults, no matter the subject. She is very kind, and most eager to answer any questions. I am very fortunate to learn with her. ”
Amani (14 years old)
“I really enjoyed having Ustadha Shamira as a teacher, she explains everything very well and I liked the way she formatted our exams. Jazakillah khayr”
Safaa (14 years old)
“Ustadha Shamira’s delivery is clear and organized. Traditional etiquette and adab of seeking knowledge are taught organically, and she incorporates spiritual reflections throughout. I would recommend any women who haven’t studied this subject, or who would like a refresher, to join Ustadha Shamira’s class. It’s rare to find female teachers, especially those who teach the fiqh women’s issues according to the Hanafi school of thought.”
Sydney (Irvine, CA)
“I loved Alimah Shamira’s marriage & parenting classes! She’s incredibly well-spoken and speaks with lots of wisdom. I loved how she combined her Islamic expertise with practical, real-life advice that felt genuinely relevant and applicable. You could tell she was speaking from experience and a place of sincere care for others. On top of that, she has such a kind and approachable personality, it’s so uplifting to listen to her talks!”
Zoya (Chicago, IL)