Protecting Children
Imam Magid and Sister Magda discuss what parents, teachers, and administrators must do to keep children safe in Muslim spaces, including by listening to children and giving them protective knowledge and agency. Imam Mohamed Magid Imam Mohamed is the Executive Imam of All Dulles Area Muslim Society (ADAMS) Center in Sterling, Virginia. He […]
Inclusion and Dignity in the Mosque
The Founder of Side Entrance, a website documenting women’s spaces in mosques, explains why she believes they should continue to be at the heart of Muslim community life, and why a paradigm of inclusion will elevate not only women’s experiences, but men’s too. Hind Makki Hind Makki is an interfaith educator who holds a […]
Teacher-Student Relationships II
A continuation of our conversation with Shaykha Dr. Tamara Gray, Founder and Director of Rabata, and Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, Scholar-in-Residence at Tayseer Seminary. Anse Dr. Tamara Gray Anse Dr. Tamara Gray is the founder of Rabata, an organization dedicated to promoting positive cultural change through creative educational experiences. She holds a doctorate in […]
Teacher-Student Relationships I
A continuation of our conversation with Shaykha Dr. Tamara Gray, Founder and Director of Rabata, and Ustadha Zaynab Ansari, Scholar-in-Residence at Tayseer Seminary. Anse Dr. Tamara Gray Anse Dr. Tamara Gray is the founder of Rabata, an organization dedicated to promoting positive cultural change through creative educational experiences. She holds a doctorate in leadership […]
Season 1 Finale
Ingrid Mattson, Mihad Fahmy and Maram Albakri wrap up the season with your questions and comments, a discussion of some of their key learnings, and a look ahead at Season Two of the Hurma Project Podcast. Transcript The following transcript has been edited for fluency. Ep. 8 Season One Finale [SHOW MELODY FADES […]
Responding to Disclosures of Sexual Assault
Pastoral Care Dynamics
Imam Abdul-Malik digs deeper into some of the nuances of pastoral care, and explains the dynamics of transference and countertransference in a counseling relationship. Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant completed his undergraduate program in Islamic Studies — specializing in Islamic culture from Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia — and where he realized […]
Healthy Boundaries I
A continuation of our conversation with Licensed Professional Therapist Salma Abugideiri. She explains the dynamics of power and vulnerability and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in professional relationships, including between religious teachers, imams, and counselors. About Salma Abugideiri Salma Elkadi Abugideiri is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Virginia, who specializes in couples counseling and the […]
Healthy Boundaries I
Licensed Professional Therapist Salma Abugideiri explains the dynamics of power and vulnerability and the importance of setting healthy boundaries in professional relationships, including between religious teachers, imams, and counselors. About Salma Abugideiri Salma Elkadi Abugideiri is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Virginia, who specializes in couples counseling and the treatment of trauma. She is the […]
Imams as Counselors
Imams of mosques in North America spend the majority of their time counseling community members, but counseling in this context is generally undefined. Many imams do not have the opportunity for proper training in counselling, and are often left unsupervised and unsupported in this work, making them, and their congregants, vulnerable to ethical violations and spiritual harm.
