family

Fighting domestic violence cannot be tackled in isolation. It requires an approach that involves our families and communities in a systematic, hands-on manner. Here are ways Muslim families and communities can start.

It tends to be a hush-hush topic, but let's face it: the Muslim community is not immune to domestic violence.  In fact, domestic violence transcends all demographics and can be found in your own backyard.

National Muslim Marriage Week is an opportunity for individuals and couples to be reminded of the importance of improving their personal behavior as they learn about the married life of the Prophet.

Being a spouse and a parent are among the most important jobs you’ll ever have. Marriage education, premarital advisement and counseling can help singles and engaged people obtain the skills they need to have healthy marriages.

Getting to know someone for marriage requires a couple to share their views and experiences in an effort to better understand one another. The key to asking questions is to inquire with the intention to understand a person, not to judge them. 

SHMI is a national campaign to promote healthy marriages and families within the Muslim community in the United States, to reflect the essence of Qur’an and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (saws).

Here are the detailed results of an online survey about divorce among Muslims for the benefit of Muslim social service providers, family counsellors, educators, and Imams.