Futuwwah linguistically derives from fa-ti-ya, meaning to be youthful. It is related to the word fatā meaning a young male, and Fityan being a gathering or group of youth. Fata is understood from the aspect of age to be one in between the period of early teens and manhood. Futuwwah cannot be simply defined operationally…
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In this blessed month of Ramadan, we are going to explore the psychological insights necessary for personal growth, change, and transformation. We look at what brings about incremental change, the concept of true happiness, finding motivation, purpose, understanding internal triggers and discomfort. We are grateful to be joined by Shaykh Munsif Mubarak, clinical psychotherapist and…
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The Expert Advisory Group (EAG) on Ending Conversion Practices’ defined conversion practices as “any treatment, practice or effort that aims to change, suppress and/or eliminate a person’s sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression”. The full consultation paper can be found here. We have written as to why we think this isn’t a welcome legislation…
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As Richard completes his seventh book, a 250+-page Counsellor Training Program Manual for therapists, coaches, ministry leaders, we have a special Q&A session to discuss with him all his books till now. For 35 years, psychotherapist, educator, and author Richard Cohen has helped hundreds of men and women worldwide transition from a homosexual to a…
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The Scottish government is seeking to put forth its own legislation to ban conversion practices. Here are the concerns we have with this legislation. The consultation states “Conversion practices are harmful to individuals subjected to them. They are promoted within an ideology that views LGBTQI+ identities as wrong and believes that they can be changed“. This…
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My early childhood was marked by a sensitive and artistic temperament. At pre-teen age, my older cousin who was also my best friend, introduced me into sexuality in inappropriate ways. This exposure led to shared sexual experiences during one summer, experiences that he outgrew by the next year, leaving me feeling isolated, rejected and confused.…
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When it comes to looking for help for same sex attraction or gender incongruence, Muslims may prefer an approach that draws from their faith, as secular counselling may fail to see their frame of reference. We are pleased to joined by Imam Abdullah Hasan, who established the first ever Islamic post graduate counselling course –…
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3rd INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM Destruction of the Family and Reconstruction of Humanity Project: VARIOUS ASPECTS OF THE IMPACT OF DIGITAL ADDICTION ON IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT IN CHILDREN AND YOUTH Date: December 8-9, 2023 For information and registry: dunyacakop@gmail.com Dear professionals, The Third International Symposium of World Child and Family Protection Platform from Dunyacakop, will take place on…
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As we see one of the darkest moments in history for Palestinians since the response to October 7, we take a look at the Quranic understanding of Israel and the significance of Jerusalem for Muslims today. We look at Quranic themes of self defence, war, the concept of a messiah in this time of conflict.…
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We go all close up and personal in this webinar. Alan Gingery shares his story with us. Alan was also featured on the A Way Beyond the Rainbow podcast. As a child and a teenager, Alan had difficulty connecting to men. This started with his dad who was not emotionally available and wasn’t able to…
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