The Effects of Domestic Abuse on Mental Health in the Muslim Community

“The Believers, men and women, are protectors one of another: they enjoin what is just, and forbid what is evil: they observe regular prayers, practise regular charity, and obey Allah and His Messenger. On them will Allah pour His mercy: for Allah is Exalted in power, Wise.” [Qur’an 9:71]

Domestic abuse has a significant impact on mental health and wellbeing. This impact may be amplified when being a victim faces community stigma, is stifled from sharing their experiences from fear of backlash and when the only solution provided by loved ones is to “be patient”, particularly within the Muslim community.

There are unfortunately many cases where men and women suffer alone and in silence, and are often not given the adequate support or any at all.

It is therefore our collective and social responsibility to ensure we can protect ourselves from domestic abuse, and identify those who may need this protection. By attending this webinar, you will be contributing towards the mission of improving the safety, mental health and wellbeing of the Ummah (community), In Shaa Allah!

You will also receive a certificate of attendance.

Dates and Times:

• Part 1: Saturday, 19th February, 11am-1pm
• Part 2: Sunday, 20th February 11am-1pm

By attending Part 1 and Part 2 of this webinar, you will learn about:

1. The different types of abuse that may occur in martial relationships, and the impact this has on the mental health of victims.
2. How to potentially identify perpetrators of abuse and violence, and how they may use coercive control.
3. The Islamic rights of a husband and wife and the Islamic response to abuse.
4. The stigma that victims may face and how to help them, more about the Domestic Violence Disclosure Scheme, and how to offer support to others including those with young children.
5. Practical and spiritual advice on how to better mental health and wellbeing, and where to obtain additional support or information.

Disclaimer:

Due to the sensitive nature of the topic and the discussion of potentially triggering topics, we recommend individuals to only attend if they feel safe and well enough. Please note that we aim to have a member of our qualified support team present whom you will be able to contact via the chat box should you need any support during the webinars, however this is subject to their availability.

Important things to note before the sessions:

• Please arrive at least 5 minutes prior to 11am GMT as we aim to have a prompt start.
• This webinar has 2 parts and places are non-refundable, so please check that you can attend both sessions in advance of booking.
• We highly encourage participants to attend both sessions and participate in as many discussions as possible in order to reap the full benefits of the webinar.
• We are unfortunately **unable to provide partial refunds** in the event of participants missing one of the two sessions.
• If you cannot afford a place on the webinar but would like to attend, please email outreach@inspiritedminds.org.uk so that we can offer a concession rate. Please be assured that this will remain anonymous to the workshop facilitator and will be handled with privacy.
• The webinar sessions will take place via Zoom. Some interactions will be required via Slido so please have a smart phone or device handy, and Zoom chat box, should you wish to participate.
• The Zoom link will be sent both 1 hour before and 10 minutes before each session. Please ensure you check your junk mail to ensure you do not miss this.
• The training will be recorded for internal training purposes only and will not be made available to attendees.
• We require the feedback form to be completed by all participants on both days in order to receive the slides and your respective certificate of attendance.
• For any further questions or information, please email outreach@inspiritedminds.org.uk.