Family relationships are central, and struggles in this area can be deeply painful. The diverse families described in the Qur'an offer insight into ways to support resilience and health. This course was developed for an audience of mental health professionals, imams, chaplains, and graduate students in these fields.

This session will focus on the story of Yusuf (as). At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to: 1.      Identify elements of ihsaan (perfection in worship) 2.      Identify practical ways to cultivate ihsaan in oneself and one's clients 3.      Apply themes to conceptualizing & intervening with individuals, couples, and families. Recorded live 2/7/2023. Discussion Recaps recorded 2/22/2023

Instructor: Imam Abdul-Malik Merchant This class will reference contemporary social movements (e.g. feminism, red pill) and how they have impacted discourses within the Muslim community, including giving rise to increased discussion of futuwwa (sacred manhood). Imam Abdul-Malik will discuss practice with Muslim men, and reflections on classical Islamic texts. (Taught live: 9/9/2024)

Imam Magid explores contentment through an Islamic lens to help mental health practitioners, clergy members, and chaplains facilitate their clients' paths towards contentment. The course was taught live on 9/14/2023. Recordings of the live lecture are uploaded and bonus content is being developed. (Accessibility note: Closed caption not yet available, but slides are detailed with references.)