Overcoming The PastPart 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
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 […]
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
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
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
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
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
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 […]
What Is Cancer Screening
Sunday 24th November 2024OnlineIn collaboration with BIMA and Macmillan Cancer Support Unity Family Services, in collaboration with the British Islamic Medical Association (BIMA) and Macmillan Cancer Support, proudly hosted the online event “What is Cancer Screening?” – an insightful and impactful session focused on raising awareness about the importance of cancer screening. This free virtual […]
Cancer Prevention In Muslim Women
Tuesday 13th November 2024The Wee RetreatIn collaboration with NHS Scotland Unity Family Services recently hosted a series of cancer prevention workshops focused on raising awareness and improving cancer screening uptake among women in our communities. These events, supported by NHS Scotland, brought Muslim women together in a safe, supportive space to learn, share, and empower […]