Organizational Biography
Dar al Islam initiated Project Sakinah in 2009 in response to a very public episode of violence in the Muslim community. After two years of research, strategic planning and resource development, we introduced the project to the public in 2011. Our national network of professionals and collaborators help educate and build the skills needed for peaceful marriages, effective parenting, and the wise guidance of our Youth.
Mission & Vision Statements
Our Mission – Project Sakinah initiates and nurtures community efforts nation-wide to grow healthy families that protect our women and children – and men too – from neglect and homes broken by violence.
Our Vision – Project Sakinah envisions a Muslim community free of domestic violence where families can live healthy and productive lives
Services/Programs they Provide
We fight against:
Areas of Strength/Expertise
This section is packed with resources and tools to assist you including…
- specific information about organizations working in the field,
- materials designed to help you build your own local team,
- videos for you and your family, friends, and neighbors to watch about domestic violence,
- khutbahs from scholars about the issue.
- a list of recommended reading
- a research section that includes both…
- Project Sakinah’s own research program and
- a bibliography of other available research
- our blogs about various facets of the issue of violence within Muslim families
