Transformative Parenting Workshop
Sunday 12th May 2024 Andalus Unity Family Services successfully hosted their much-anticipated Transformative Parenting Workshop at Andalus, Glasgow. The event brought together a passionate community of parents eager to unlock the secrets to reaching their child’s subconscious, build stronger relationships, and navigate the complexities of modern parenting. Led by Shaykh Amer Jamil, an esteemed Islamic Studies […]
Understanding Autism
Thursday 25th January 2024The Wee Retreat Unity Family Services proudly hosted an Understanding Autism workshop at The Wee Retreat, Glasgow. The session was led by Tanya Tennant, an autism training and consultancy expert with over 21 years of experience in residential and educational settings. The workshop was designed to: Participants gained valuable insight into: Tanya’s […]
Taking Care Of Your Mental Health
Friday 17th November 2023The Wee Retreat Unity Family Services hosted a powerful and inspiring event, “Taking Care of Your Mental Health,” at The Wee Retreat. We were joined by an incredible panel of speakers who shared their expertise on key aspects of mental wellbeing, sparking conversations that left attendees feeling informed, supported, and uplifted. Dr […]
Stepping Into Adulthood
Saturday 17th June 2023Mena Centre Unity Family Services proudly hosted our Stepping Into Adulthood event at the Glasgow Mena Centre. This interactive session was designed to support children aged 10–12 years (P6, P7, S1 & S2) and their parents/carers as they navigate the important transition through puberty and early adolescence. With over 100 attendees, the […]
Lets Talk Menopause
Friday 19th May 2023The Wee Retreat On Friday Unity Family Services hosted “Let’s Talk Menopause” at The Wee Retreat. This free community event created a safe, open, and supportive space for women aged 35+ to learn, share, and ask questions about a stage of life that is too often overlooked. We were honoured to welcome […]
Conscious Parenting
Saturday 11th March 2023Sherbrooke Mosspark Church Unity Family Services hosted an inspiring and interactive event on “Conscious Parenting” at Sherbrooke Mosspark Church Hall. Parents from across the community came together to explore how to build stronger, healthier, and more mindful relationships with their children. We were delighted to welcome two excellent speakers: • Shaykh Amer Jamil […]
Menopause
Friday 10th Match 2023The Wee Retreat Unity Family Services hosted an engaging and empowering Menopause Workshop at The Wee Retreat, bringing women together to learn, share, and connect over an often misunderstood stage of life. We were privileged to hear from two fantastic speakers: • Dr Sahira Dar – GP with a special interest in women’s […]
Growing Old
Thursday 8th September 2022Andalus Unity Family Services held a thought-provoking and heartwarming event at the Andalus Lecture Theatre, Glasgow, exploring the important theme of Growing Old. The evening brought together community members to reflect on ageing, the challenges it presents, and how we can prepare for this stage of life with dignity, compassion, and wisdom. […]
Why Isn’t Faith Learning Effective as our Children Grow Up?
This past week my son has being singing the famous Tala‘ al-Badru ‘Alaynā nasheed (1). Naturally as a parent I am pleased he’s learnt it and runs around the house singing it, rather than singing something else. He was taught it during summer school (2) which he attends like many children on an annual basis. When picking […]
Avoiding Divorce: Prevention is the Best Cure
Conversations with my fellow peers about the concerning rising divorce rate in the Muslim community have become all too common. It’s a source of real concern for the entire Muslim community and everyone agrees something needs to be done. The global Muslim divorce rate is 1 in 5 and in places such as North America […]