We’ve decided to kick off this summer’s Meaning Through Movies with…… 🥁🥁🥁 Finding Nemo! Everyone loves this oldie but goodie. But especially for parents, a Finding Nemo movie night is the perfect opportunity to reflect on your “parenting patterns.” We’ll
Ramadan Toolkit 2022
Ramadan is a month of spiritual renewal and self-discipline. Many of us are coming to Ramadan this year with varying situations. For some of us, life is slowly returning to normal. For individuals with health concerns, they may continue to
Believing Survivors: Embodying A Victim-Centered Approach
If someone comes forward with allegations of gender-based violence (GBV), one of the first debates that erupts is whether or not the survivor is lying. However, we know that research indicates that the likelihood of allegations being false is very
Substance Abuse Addiction Article
Among Muslims, more than one in three people say they know a person who has or is struggling with addiction. Sadly, stigma surrounding substance use in the Muslim community can be a big barrier towards recovery. This Ramadan, you or
Eating Disorder in Ramadan Article
As the month of Ramadan draws closer, our minds turn in anticipation towards fasting, Suhoor (pre-fast) meals, festive Iftar (breaking fast) parties, and Taraweeh with the community. But for some of us who are struggling with an eating disorder, Ramadan
P2P Release Day!
Drumroll, please… 🥁 The Prepare to Pair course is officially open for registration! After many days of writing, filming, designing, and refining, The Family and Youth Institute is super excited to offer its first marriage prep course for the Muslim
3 Things You Should Know About Porn Addiction
Check out this article to learn more about: Porn is highly addictive and very accessible. Stigma makes it hard to get help. With support, recovery is possible. Sign Up For Our Mailing List This article was written by Shakil Mirza*,
Check out The FYI’s latest resource to support those hurting from porn
Pornography is a silent struggle in Muslim communities where, unfortunately, stigma prevents many from seeking resources and support. To provide much-needed support for struggles with pornography, The Family & Youth Institute collaborated with Young Muslims and NASEEHA to conduct preliminary
Check out The FYI’s latest research findings on pornography
Are American Muslims immune from pornography consumption? Who is it impacting, when are they starting, and what are the challenges and barriers faced by those consuming pornography? These are just some of the questions The Family & Youth Institute and
4 Tips for Supporting Your Partner as They Recover From a Porn Addiction
This article was written by Shakil Mirza, MPH, and Issra Killawi, B.A. Fareed has struggled with pornography since the age of 13. It began when his middle school friends were exchanging websites he was unfamiliar with. Fareed went home, looked up