Healing Together | Muslim Support Circle

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Due to the nature of the event, we kindly request that this event remains a child-free gathering.

Be a part of our first on-site event, a unique gathering that addresses a topic often overlooked in our community. Join us for an insightful conversation with Ustadha Taimiyyah Zubair and Asma Ali (Liscenced Psychotherapist) as they guide us through a journey of healing and sharing insights on how to find peace amid grief and loss. It’s a journey that often feels isolating and overwhelming, but it doesn't have to be navigated alone. We invite you to join us for a *SISTERS ONLY* evening of interactive discussion and sharing stories as we all learn together how best to heal after loss.

Saturday June 29th | 6:00 - 8:30 PM

At Healing Together, we understand the multifaceted nature of grief, and we're committed to creating a safe and supportive space where muslimahs can come together to explore and unpack its realities. This event isn't just about coping; it's about understanding the intricacies of grief, finding hope and learning how to move forward with resilience and purpose.

This event is open to everyone, regardless of whether you've experienced grief firsthand. You will benefit by gaining a deeper understanding of how to support others in our community who may be grieving. Additionally, you'll have the opportunity to learn valuable insights that can help you navigate difficult emotions and challenges in your own life.

In this event we will explore the following:

Insightful Perspectives: Our Islamic scholar will offer profound insights rooted in both spiritual wisdom and psychological understanding, shedding light on the nature of grief from a holistic perspective.
Expert Guidance: With the expertise of a licensed psychotherapist, you'll gain practical tools and strategies to navigate the emotional rollercoaster of grief with greater ease and resilience.

Hope and Healing: Through shared stories, guided discussions, and compassionate guidance, you'll discover that healing is possible, and that there is light at the end of the tunnel, even in the darkest moments of grief.

This two part event will be divided into an Interactive Panel Discussion followed followed by a Healing Session.

Interactive Panel Discussion: This is a deep dive into the islamic understanding of the journey of grief and examples of reactions to loss from our rich heritage. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions.

Healing Session: We will divide into small groups, providing an opportunity to share your experience and learn from one another. Our goal is to create a safe space where you can share your reflections, build community, and find support through shared understanding.

Due to the nature of the event, we kindly request that this even remains a child-free gathering.

“Even though for me it’s been years since losing my own dad. I felt like today I could put into words that the grief and pain of loss I feel was valid.”

Fatima Altaf

“I don’t have the words to express my gratitude. You could really share your feelings and see that you’re not the only one that is suffering from a loss. I felt a sense of a warmth and in a safe environment to share my innermost thoughts of helplessness and grief. I am stronger and most importantly I’m at peace. I needed to be with others feeling the same thing to affirm that it is okay. There is great comfort in hearing someone else express what’s going on in their mind and it’s great to connect with those who share this common bond."

Ghazala Amin

“My experience of grief, especially lockdown grief has left me feeling very alone. The lack of interactions has made it difficult for me to open up about my grief, I feel very vulnerable. I attended this gathering with the comfort of knowing I could just observe and not participate if I didn’t feel comfortable. But it quickly became a safe space for me to share, and to relate to others stories. There is something about having a shared experience of profound loss that allows your heart to attach to others. It was both beautiful and painful at the same time, but a wonderful way to honor the memory and legacy of a loved one.”

Maryam Dadbhoy

"When I first attended the gathering, I had not experience any grief. I learned lots of different types of emotions through others sharing their experiences and thoughts. A month after, my father passed away and I could steer through these emotions and helped my family, especially my mom to pass through the most difficult moment. I think many people like me do not know how to react when we learn others who just lost the loved one. It is a good learning opportunity."

Karima Chiu

“After having lost many close members of my family, I learned through others’ experience how different grief can looks and feel for everyone. It was comforting to know that there is no ‘one way’ to work through your loss. These gatherings are also equally beneficial for those who want to learn to be better support systems to their family, friends, and community. You will walk away from this feeling lighter and on a better path towards healing.”

Saba Qureshi

“I didn’t properly process different events in my life. I was able to grieve and understand myself better from the discussions. Through hearing others experiences of grief, I learned how to support others better. A safe space that integrates Islam and how to heal and grieve is essential for the community.”

Fatima Gilani

“I cannot put words together, to express how light I feel after these sessions. I came today actually feeling quite heavy, and walked out feeling so much lighter and heard.”

Urooj Vakani

“I didn’t imagine I would feel so raw and a sense of healing after being able to talk about a major loss after 8 years”

Sadia Ali

“I was able to open up and speak my heart out knowing that I won’t get judged. After the event, I felt a sense of healing and comfort. It is truly a great group of supportive sisters”

Madiha Butt