Unity Family Services

Community Iftar: Saving Lives At Home

Sunday 22nd February 2026River Palace, Glasgow Our first ever Ramadan Iftar brought together a diverse group of community members, professionals, and supporters for an evening rooted in faith, connection, and shared purpose. Guests gathered to break their fast, build meaningful connections, and gain deeper insight into the life-changing work of Unity Family Services. The evening […]

Overcoming The Past Part 2: Healing Together

Join us for a thought-provoking panel discussion exploring the complex issue of generational trauma. Following the success of last year’s women-only session, Overcoming the Past – Part 2 opens the conversation to both Muslim men and women, creating a shared space to deepen understanding, reflection, and healing around generational trauma. This event goes beyond definitions. […]

Saving Lives At Home: A Community Iftar & Networking Evening

Saving Lives At Home: A Community Iftar & Networking Evening

Join us this Ramadan for a meaningful community Iftar with Unity Family Services — an evening centred on faith, connection, and purpose. Spend time networking with like-minded community members, supporters, and professionals, while learning more about the vital work Unity Family Services delivers behind the scenes. We are honoured to be joined by Shaykh Amer […]

Overcoming The Past Part 2: Healing Together

Overcoming The Past Part 2: Healing Together event poster

Sunday 1st February 2026Andalus, Glasgow Unity Family Services hosted Overcoming the Past: Part 2 – Healing Together at Andalus, Glasgow — and what an unforgettable afternoon it was. The event was completely sold out, with attendees joining us from across Glasgow and beyond. The atmosphere in the room was one of openness, reflection, and a […]

Marriage or Battlefield? –  The Gender Wars Narrative is Failing Us

Marriage or Battlefield? -  The Gender Wars Narrative is Failing Us

I read an article with the title, ‘Why do modern Muslim women hate their husbands’ and it made me reflect on a few things. Firstly, do they really? Secondly, does this sort of narrative further deepen the modern phenomenon of the gender wars? And lastly, we are living in a society where gender based violence […]

Unity Family Services: A Journey of Healing Through Faith

Unity Family Services — a journey of healing through faith

When we talk about marriage, family, and parenting, most people agree that these are among the most important parts of life. Yet, they are also often the most challenging. Over the years, I’ve met countless couples and parents who felt stuck, weighed down by conflict, or simply unsure of how to move forward. This is […]

Untying The Knot

UNTYING THE KNOT

Thursday 8th May 2025Andalus As part of our ongoing commitment to supporting and informing our community, Unity Family Services, in collaboration with Amina MWRC, hosted the final workshop in their ‘Commitment to Closure’ series. This important session, led by Shaykh Amer Jamil, offered a deep and nuanced exploration of Islamic divorce, including the Triple Talaq […]

Get Ramadan Ready

Get Ready Ramadan

Wednesday 26th February 2025Online As the blessed month of Ramadan approaches, Unity Family Services was proud to host a timely and informative “Get Ramadan Ready” online Zoom event. Focused on preparing both spiritually and physically for Ramadan, the session brought together community members for a meaningful discussion on how to maintain health and energy throughout […]

In Conversation With Shaykh Amer Jamil

In Conversation With Shaykh Amer Jamil

Thursday 9th January 2025OnlineIn collaboration with Sacred BMS Unity Family Services was honoured to collaborate on the second instalment of the “In Conversation With” series—an important and thought-provoking online discussion hosted by Sacred BMS (body:mind:space). This session featured Shaykh Amer Jamil and Dr Rahmanara Chowdhury, to shed light on a deeply sensitive but critical topic: […]

Overcoming The Past: Healing Generational Trauma 

Overcoming The Past: Healing Generational Trauma 

Friday 29th November 2024Andalus  On Friday evening over 50 women from across the community came together for a moving and transformative event: “Overcoming the Past: Healing Generational Trauma.” This closed, women-only gathering created a safe and sacred space for open dialogue, reflection, and learning about the silent wounds carried across generations.  Led by an expert […]