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15 tips for victims on how to deal with sexual assault, abuse and harassment...
Abdul Malik Mujahid It is estimated that one in three women will be raped in her lifetime and that one in seven boys will be sexually assaulted before the age of 18. (the Wisconsin (U.S.A.) Coalition...
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Interview with Shahina Siddiqui
Amber Rehman Sr. Shahina Siddiqui is Executive Director of The Islamic Social Services Association of the United States and Canada (ISSA). Sr. Amber Rehman of Sound Vision interviewed Sr. Shahina for...
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11 tips if your friend is a victim of domestic violence in the West
Abdul Malik Mujahid If you have a friend who is the victim of domestic violence, you're not alone. Relatives and friends are those who victims will confide in in these situations. But don't feel...
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Domestic violence: A guide for Imams
Abdul Malik Mujahid While in Muslim countries, the role of a Masjid’s Imam may be mostly to lead prayers and teach, in the United States and in other Western countries, it has expanded substantially....
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National Muslim Marriage Week
National Muslim Marriage Week is an opportunity for communities to schedule Friday Khutbas about the married life of the Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessings be upon him, and talks during Taraweeh...
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Domestic violence hurts Muslims too
Dr. Aneesah Nadir October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month nationwide. Three to four million women are beaten annually and every 15 seconds a woman is abused in her home. Nationally, domestic...
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Improving social services for Muslims must be a priority
Imam Sikander Hashmi For most Canadian Muslims, Winnipeg may not be the first place that comes to mind when thinking about solutions to serious challenges facing a growing number of Muslims today. But...
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Muslim misperceptions about social services
Abdul Malik Mujahid Working to help others, also known as social service, is an Islamic obligation. Muslims carry out this obligation on an individual level. However at the institutionalized and...
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18 tips for Imams and community leaders to help teens become better Muslims
Samana Siddiqui Perhaps in the Muslim world, Imams were simply the person who led prayers and on occasion dealt with the social problems of Muslims in his community, if ever. But being an Imam in the...
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8 things Masjids can do to help boost social services
Abdul Malik Mujahid Every evening, my mother used to send me with prepared meals to our nearby Masjid as I was growing up in a small town in Pakistan. I always thought our Imam's growth in probably...
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10 Things Masjids Can Do To Enhance Community Service During Coronavirus...
Taha GhayyurAs our Masjids and Islamic centres become deserted over the next few days due to the Coronavirus pandemic, it’s a golden opportunity for community organization and Masjid boards,...
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6 tips for friends and family for dealing with marital disputes in the West
Abdul Malik MujahidFamily and friends can play an important but hidden role in helping married couples maintain a strong relationship. Parents, parents-in-laws and friends all can help a couple work...
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11 tips for Imams for dealing with marital disputes in the West
Abdul Malik MujahidFor many Muslim couples who do not have family in the West, the Imam is one of the few people who has an Islamic background and is an authority figure, and therefore, can help them...
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