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Change From Within: Diverse Perspectives on Domestic Violence in Muslim Communities, Edited by Maha B. Alkhateeb and Salma Elkadi Abugideiri. Great Falls, VA: Peaceful Families Project, 2007. Price: $39.95

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To date, domestic violence in Muslim communities has received little attention. This book is one of the first edited volumes to focus on domestic violence in Muslim families. Bringing the experiences of diverse domestic violence advocates to the table, voices in this text include religious leaders, service providers, and researchers from multiple disciplines. Four survivors also share their stories, illustrating some of the challenges they faced, as well as their paths to healing. This volume illuminates unique domestic violence issues that Muslims face, and emphasizes Islam’s intolerance to abuse.

Peaceful Families : If You or Someone in Your Community Is Experiencing Abuse At Home, There Is Help. By the Peaceful Families Project, 2006. Price: $2.00 (available in quantities of 20 or more)

For purchasing please email: info at peacefulfamilies dot org, with "PFP Brochure Order" in the subject line.

This detailed brochure includes an overview of domestic violence, Islam's stance against abuse, and tips for victims. Friends, community members, imams, and community leaders are provided with guidelines to help identify abusive situations and offer appropriate support to victims. A resource section highlights Muslim domestic violence organizations, legal support, and national resources.

Collaborative Publications :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::

Garments for One Another: Ending Domestic Violence in Muslim Families (an educational and training DVD program) by FaithTrust Institute, 2007. Price: $159

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An important new resource for mosques, religious leaders, social workers, community groups and shelter staff who offer help to Muslim women currently experiencing violence in their homes. This complete package offers solutions to prevent future violence within the context of the Islamic faith. Includes interviews with survivors, religious leaders, and community advocates.

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What Islam Says about Domestic Violence: A Guide for Helping Muslim Families, by Zainab Alwani and Salma Abugideiri. Herndon, VA: FAITH (Foundation for Appropriate and Immediate Temporary Help), 2003. Price: $10.00

For purchasing please contact the publisher: FAITH, 500 Grove Street, Suite 210, Herndon, VA, 20170. Telephone: 571-323-2198.

SYNOPSIS: "This guide is written for anyone working in the area of domestic violence: advocates, police officers, mental health workers, shelter staff, medical providers, lawyers, etc. It is intended to be used as a training supplement for those who work in this field, with specific reference to the Power and Control Wheel. It was written as a result of many questions and concerns presented by workers who deal with Muslim women and families. Because the religion of Islam and the culture of the Middle East are relatively unfamiliar to most workers in this country, dealing with the Muslim population is often challenging and confusing...The goal of this guide is to present an overview of the teachings of Islam as related to the subject of domestic violence. It is hoped that having this understanding will guide workers to more effective and more sensitive interventions with Muslim victims of domestic violence" - extracted from Introduction.

Helping Victims of Domestic Abuse: A Guide for Imams and Community Leaders, by Shahina Siddiqui, Tempe, AZ: ISSA (Islamic Social Services Association), 2005. Price: $3.00

For purchasing please contact the publisher: ISSA,1030 E. Baseline Road, Suite # 105 , PMB 955, Tempe , AZ 85283-1314. Phone: 888.415.9920.

Marital Discord: Recapturing the Full Islamic Spirit of Human Dignity, by Abdulhamid A. Abusulayman. Herndon, VA: IIIT (The International Institute of Islamic Thought), 2003.

For purchasing please contact: Halalco,108 E. Fairfax St, Falls Church, VA 22046. Price: $3.50

SYNOPSIS: "The Qur'an speaks of living with each other on a footing of love, kindness, mercy and mutual consultation between husband and wife. It also addresses those times when the atmosphere is strained. This paper examines the issue of marital discord with a deep sensitivity to the perspective of women. Criticising an approach to the Qur'an that is misogynistic rather than emancipatory the paper moves the debate forward by introducing an alternative interpretation of the Qur'anic text dealing with the issue of marital discord. The explanation is fresh, firmly on the side of women's human rights and recaptures the full Islamic spirit of human dignity." - Back Cover.