UPCOMING COURSE
Safeguarding Children from Abuse: Fulfilling our Islamic Responsibility
Join Angelica Lindsey-Ali, Sameera Qureshi and Dr. Mariam Sheibani in their upcoming course to learn actionable strategies for fostering safer environments in homes, communities, and institutions.
Dates & Time
Sunday, April 20th, April 27th, May 4th, May 11th, 2025
8 am LA・11 am New York・4 pm London・8 pm Dubai・12 am Kuala Lumpur
Pricing
Early bird access $200 USD (until Friday April 11th, 2025)
Regular access $250 USD (from April 12th onwards)
*One-time or two monthly payment options are available.
Features
90 minutes of live online/zoom classes across 4 sessions
Exercises for practical implementation
Access to course recordings for 90 days
Downloadable resources and readings
Watch course instructors engage in a conversation on “Child Sexual Abuse in the Muslim Community”
1 in 10 children, or 7-12% of children are sexually abused before the age of 18.
Why a course collaboration on abuse?
It is estimated that 1 in 10 children, or 7-12% of children are sexually abused before the age of 18, with more victims among girls (1 in 4, or 1 in 7) than boys (1 in 20, or 1 in 25). There is every reason to believe that our community reflects this national statistic, but we await studies of sexual violence in the Muslim community to help us better understand the dynamics of child abuse in Muslim families and institutions.
Islamically-informed sexual health education plays a crucial role in safeguarding children from abuse. Through clear, age-appropriate guidance, we can teach children and families about boundaries, bodily autonomy, and recognizing inappropriate behavior, all framed within an Islamic context that emphasizes the sanctity and dignity of each person. Such education not only empowers individuals with knowledge but also fosters a community-wide culture of safeguarding and prevention.
By combining expert-driven safeguarding practices with our commitment to Islamic principles, we strengthen our collective responsibility to protect the vulnerable and promote a healthy, safe, and compassionate environment.
Dr. Sheibani's Resources on Safeguarding Children from Abuse
Learning Circle on Spiritual Abuse and Sexual Violence
Challenging Misconceptions that Hinder Muslim Response to Child Abuse
Restoring Trust: A Call to Address Abuse in Our Communities
Dr. Mariam Sheibani
Course Instructor
In this course, Dr. Sheibani will clarify key issues related to religious authority, ethics, and the role of subject matter experts to explore how our communities can respond to abuse. Grounded in Islamic principles, Dr. Sheibani will address:
How we can move toward more effective and spiritually aligned prevention strategies that prioritize the safety and dignity of all.
The ethical and religious dimensions of abuse and community accountability.
The limits of religious scholarly authority in addressing sexual and spiritual abuse.
Ways to integrate expert-led safeguarding practices and Islamically-informed sexual health education into community life.