Books & Media
Change From Within: Diverse Perspectives on Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities Edited by Maha B. Alkhateeb and Salma Elkadi Abugideiri (2007)
The first book on domestic violence in Muslim families. Brings the experiences of diverse domestic violence advocates to the table. Voices in this text include Imams, service providers, and researchers from multiple disciplines. Four survivors share their stories, illustrating some of the challenges they faced, as well as their paths to healing. This volume illuminates unique domestic violence issues that Muslims face, and emphasizes Islam’s intolerance to abuse.
If You or Someone in Your Community Is Experiencing Abuse At Home, There Is Help (Brochure) by the Peaceful Families Project, 2006
This brochure includes an overview of domestic violence, Islam’s stance against abuse, and tips for victims. Friends, community members, Imams, and community leaders get guidelines to identify domestic violence when it happens and offers tips for seeking help. A resource section highlights Muslim domestic violence organizations, legal support, and national resources.
Garments for One Another: Ending Domestic Violence in Muslim Families (DVD - 2007) Produced by the Faith Trust Institute
An important new resource for mosques, religious leaders, social workers, community groups and shelter staff who offer help to Muslim women who currently experience violence in the home. This complete package offers solutions to prevent future violence within the context of the Islamic faith. Includes interviews with survivors, religious leaders, and community advocates
What Islam Says about Domestic Violence: A Guide for Helping Muslim Families by Zainab Alwani and Salma Abugideiri. For copy contact FAITH.
This guide is written for advocates, police officers, mental health workers, shelter staff, medical providers, lawyers, etc. It is intended to be used as a training supplement, with specific reference to the Power and Control Wheel. It was written as a result of many questions and concerns presented by workers who deal with Muslim women and families. Because the religion of Islam and the culture of the Middle East are relatively unfamiliar to most workers in this country, dealing with the Muslim population is often challenging and confusing. The goal of this guide is to present an overview of the teachings of Islam as related to the subject of domestic violence. It is hoped that having this understanding will guide workers to more effective and more sensitive interventions with Muslim victims of domestic violence.
Breaking the Cycle: Know The Facts (Brochure - PDF) Published by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development
Informational brochure on Domestic Violence to identify abuse, create a safety plan, tips and numbers for help.
A Guide for Imams and Community Leaders By Shahina Siddiqui (2005)