Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence hurts as all, not just women. Three to four million women are beaten annually and every 15 seconds a woman is abused in her home. Nationally, domestic violence has become the number one cause of death among women.

One reaction may be, "that's a tragedy that doesn't effect Muslim families". But it does.

While research on the prevalence of family violence among Muslims is just beginning, Imams, community leaders and social workers across North America confirm that Muslim women, children and men are being affected by this devastating social problem.

Quran & Hadith On Dealing With Emotional Abuse

Mahasin D. Shamsid-Deen

Emotional abuse is dangerous. When there is physical violence both the perpetrator and the victim are fully aware of the hitting, slapping, pushing, restraining and other life-threatening acts.

Read more about Quran & Hadith On Dealing With Emotional Abuse

A sample Khutba on domestic violence

Sound Vision Staff Writer

Domestic violence remains a serious problem in the Muslim community. The weekly Friday Khutba is a powerful platform to address all kinds of issues in the Muslim community.

Read more about A sample Khutba on domestic violence

One in four women will experience domestic violence

Meha Ahmad

It is often assumed that domestic violence is permissible in Islam. While it may be a problem in the Muslim community as much as it is in other faiths, it is by no means allowed in Islam.

Read more about One in four women will experience domestic violence

Domestic violence survey analysis (February-March 2009)

Taha Ghayyur

Over 200 Muslims from across the continent responded to this 2009 Sound Vision survey, which indicated that 70 percent of respondents knew of a person who had experienced some kind of domestic abuse.

Read more about Domestic violence survey analysis (February-March 2009)

Domestic violence hurts Muslims too

Dr. Aneesah Nadir

Spouse abuse is described by The Family Violence Prevention Fund as "a pattern of purposeful behaviors, directed at achieving compliance from or control over the victim." Muslim families are not immune from this social ill. Stop the hurt now!

Read more about Domestic violence hurts Muslims too

9 ways Muslims can fight violence in their homes and communities

Samana Siddiqui

Fighting domestic violence cannot be tackled in isolation. It requires an approach that involves our families and communities in a systematic, hands-on manner. Here are ways Muslim families and communities can start.

Read more about 9 ways Muslims can fight violence in their homes and communities

Finding help in the community on domestic violence

Sound Vision Staff Writer

It tends to be a hush-hush topic, but let's face it: the Muslim community is not immune to domestic violence. In fact, domestic violence transcends all demographics and can be found in your own backyard.

Read more about Finding help in the community on domestic violence

Pages

About Us

Our Mission

Cultivate harmony among neighbors through art, media, strategic communication, and education.

Our Vision

The vision of Sound Vision is to establish peace, justice, fairness, and equity in the world.