NISA

Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat 2025
2025-04-26 09:00 - 2025-04-27 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Los Gatos Islamic Center, 16769 Farley Rd, Los Gatos, CA, 95032, United States
WVMA in collaboration with NISA is happy to announce that we are bringing back this Muslim Marriage Retreat to the South Bay Area on April 26th and 27th! In this one-of-a-kind Marriage Retreat, couples will get the depth of experience that Shaykh Suhail Mulla and Ustadha Lobna Mulla have shared with multiple communities over the past two decades. Register here by April 13th and take advantage of our early bird price!

Support & Solidarity
2024-10-13 17:30 - 21:00 | Chandni Restaurant, 5748 Mowry School Rd, Newark, CA, 94560, United States
With Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi
Ustadha Hosai Mojaddidi is a public speaker, teacher, writer, spiritual counselor, mentor, and mental health advocate.
Sunday, October 13 | 5:30pm
Chandni Restaurant: 5748 Mowry School Rd., Newark

Sponsorship Opportunities available for companies, non-profits, and local product donors.

NISA's Fourth Annual Walk/Bike-A-Thon
2023-11-11 - 2023-11-30 | CA
NISA is pleased to personally invite you to our fourth virtual Walk-A-Thon. This very special event aims to raise awareness and funds to help those most vulnerable in society, particularly women and children who are abused and in need.

Mission Possible! - Marriage Prep Workshop
2023-11-04 09:00 - 13:00 | CA
Join us at the Los Gatos Islamic Center for an important workshop that will help you prepare for marriage. This workshop will help you in:
– Getting to know yourself better
– Learning way to get to know your potential spouse
– Strategies for Assessing compatibility
– Identifying advantages/disadvantages for different methods of selection
– Understanding the optimal time for finding a spouse
– Understanding the decision making process
Heba ElHaddad
Heba has received her undergraduate degree from UC Irvine in Psychology of Social Science, later earned a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and is currently pursuing her doctorate degree in Clinical Psychology. She worked at OMID Multicultural Institute for Development, a mental health institute for 3 years, where she completed her practicum hours and gained a variety of experience working with the Muslim population from different ethnicities and backgrounds. Simultaneously, she worked at the Anaheim Family Justice Center through New Star Family Center in Anaheim with law enforcement, counseling victims of domestic violence and abuse. She also served as a case manager for ICNA’s first Transitional home and shelter for Muslim women in Southern California.
Heba is an affiliate of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health Lab which focuses on providing resources for clinicians, researchers and community leaders working with the Muslim population. Believing that prevention is superior to intervention, Heba has worked on promoting awareness on a wide spectrum of topics ranging from anxiety to anger management through seminars, workshops, and lectures and through her role as a mental health instructor at Kaiser Permanente. She believes that psychoeducation has the ability to empower and transform communities, not just individuals. Heba is part of a group of clinicians and scholars who contributed to publishing a text introducing interventions utilizing the Traditional Islamically Integrated Psychotherapy model (TIIP) to Muslim practitioners nationwide. She perceives learning to be a never-ending process and is continuously seeking to further her self-development in all aspects.

Dr. Fahad Khan
is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist with a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and a Masters degree in Biomedical Sciences. He has also been a student of religious studies, beginning with his memorization of Qur’an at the age of 16. He currently serves as the Deputy Director at Khalil Center, providing psychological services while supervising clinical and research work. He also teaches undergraduate as well as graduate courses in various academic institutions. His research and writing interests include Muslim mental health and Islamic psychology. He is a fellow of the International Association of Islamic Psychology and serves as a reviewer and editor for various peer-reviewed journals in United States and Pakistan. He is actively involved in professional organizations and has served on many committees and divisions of the American Psychological Association (APA) as well as Illinois Psychological Association (IPA). For his work and dedication, the APA awarded him the 2021 Early Career Psychologist Champion and 2020 Early Career Achievement Awards.

Get your tickets at https://tickets.wvmuslim.org/events/wvma/1034048

SOLD OUT: An Oasis of Hope with Haleh Banani
2023-10-29 17:30 - 21:00 | Chandni Restaurant, 5748 Mowry School Rd, Newark, CA, 94560, United States
With Haleh Banani, M.A. CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY
Haleh Banani has her Masters in Clinical Psychology and has been serving the Muslim community since 1998. She is the founder of 5 Pillars of Marriage, A Global Support Group called The Mindful Hearts and the premarital program with comedian Baba Ali called Laugh and Learn. She had her own TV show called ‘With Haleh.’ She is an international speaker with an ijaza in the recitation of the Quran from Egypt.
Sunday, October 29 | 5:30pm
Chandni Restaurant: 5748 Mowry School Rd., Newark

Sponsorship Opportunities available for companies, non-profits, and local product donors.

Event Schedule

Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat
2023-05-07 09:00 - 18:00 | CA
West Valley Muslim Association (WVMA) in collaboration with North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA) is thrilled to announce that we are bringing the Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat to the South Bay Area on May 6 & 7, 2023!
In this one-of-a-kind Marriage Retreat, couples will get the depth of experience that Shaykh Suhail Mulla and Ustadha Lobna Mulla have shared with multiple communities over the past two decades. The Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat integrates research-based interventions, utilizing the highly-effective Gottman method, with Islamic principles.
A hands-on, systematic approach integrating several instructional methods including brief lectures, couples’ and group exercises, role plays, group debriefs and problem-solving is utilized to help couples rejuvenate their marriage.
Couples who attend will learn practical steps on how to:

Increase Empathy and Understanding
Increase Intimacy, Respect, and Affection
Remove Barriers that Lead to Stagnation
Disarm Conflictual Verbal Communication

The focus is on you and your spouse. Each couple will be seated at their own private table throughout the retreat to ensure their privacy.
Since this is an active learning process for couples, both husband and wife must attend together.
You can learn more about topics covered, the format, and past retreats at: https://www.signsofthedivine.com
To ensure a more intimate setting, registration is limited to 30 couples.
Registration includes two full days of in-person sessions, program materials, meals, and childcare (for children above the age of 2). We are working on arranging for babysitting for infants.
The cost is $525.00 per couple. Register by March 17, 2023 for early-bird admission at $400 per couple.
Refund Policy:
You can obtain a full refund until March 17, 2023. For cancellations between March 17, 2023 and April 15, 2023, 50% will be deducted. No refunds after April 15, 2023.
WVMA and NISA have a standing policy that no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Please reach out to us by sending an email to info@asknisa.org.

Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat
2023-05-06 09:00 - 18:00 | CA
West Valley Muslim Association (WVMA) in collaboration with North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA) is thrilled to announce that we are bringing the Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat to the South Bay Area on May 6 & 7, 2023!
In this one-of-a-kind Marriage Retreat, couples will get the depth of experience that Shaykh Suhail Mulla and Ustadha Lobna Mulla have shared with multiple communities over the past two decades. The Muslim Marriage Rejuvenation Retreat integrates research-based interventions, utilizing the highly-effective Gottman method, with Islamic principles.
A hands-on, systematic approach integrating several instructional methods including brief lectures, couples’ and group exercises, role plays, group debriefs and problem-solving is utilized to help couples rejuvenate their marriage.
Couples who attend will learn practical steps on how to:

Increase Empathy and Understanding
Increase Intimacy, Respect, and Affection
Remove Barriers that Lead to Stagnation
Disarm Conflictual Verbal Communication

The focus is on you and your spouse. Each couple will be seated at their own private table throughout the retreat to ensure their privacy.
Since this is an active learning process for couples, both husband and wife must attend together.
You can learn more about topics covered, the format, and past retreats at: https://www.signsofthedivine.com
To ensure a more intimate setting, registration is limited to 30 couples.
Registration includes two full days of in-person sessions, program materials, meals, and childcare (for children above the age of 2). We are working on arranging for babysitting for infants.
The cost is $300.00 per couple. Register by March 17, 2023 for early-bird admission at $250 per couple.
Refund Policy:
You can obtain a full refund until March 17, 2023. For cancellations between March 17, 2023 and April 15, 2023, 50% will be deducted. No refunds after April 15, 2023.
WVMA and NISA have a standing policy that no one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Please reach out to us by sending an email to info@asknisa.org.

NISA's Third Annual Walk/Bike-A-Thon
2022-11-11 - 2022-11-30 | CA
NISA is pleased to personally invite you to our third virtual Walk-A-Thon. This very special event aims to raise awareness and funds to help those most vulnerable in society, particularly women and children who are abused and in need.

NISA Annual Banquet
2022-10-30 17:00 - 19:30 | Chandni Restaurant, 5748 Mowry School Rd, Newark, CA, 94560, United States
What do you get when you put two California natives of Egyptian and Indian descent who happen to be an Imam, Social Worker, Chaplain and Community Educator together? Uh… a really crowded room? You get the depth of experience that Shaykh Suhail Mulla and Ustadha Lobna Mulla have shared with multiple communities over the past two decades.
More info about our speakers.
Sponsorship Opportunities available for companies, non-profits, and local product donors.
Our Sponsors

Fremont's Domestic Violence Awareness Candlelight Vigil
2022-10-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Fremont City Hall, 3300 Capitol Ave, Fremont, CA, 94538, United States

Mental Healing Circle
2022-07-21 19:00 - 20:00 | CA
Domestic Violence, Divorce Stigmas, & Mental Health Crises in the Muslim Community
Join here: tiny.cc/HealingCircle

Mind, Matter and the Soul
2022-05-16 14:00 - 15:00 | CA
Rania Awaad, MDDirector, Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab
Executive Director, MaristanA conversation with Dr. Rania Awwad about her multi-faceted work in celebration of international women’s day.Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab, Associate Chief of the Division of Public Mental Health and Population Sciences, and Co-Chief of the Diversity and Cultural Mental Health Section. She is also the Executive Director of Maristan, a non-profit organization dedicated to reviving the Islamic heritage of holistic wellbeing. She is currently a Senior Fellow at Yaqeen Institute and ISPU. In addition, she serves as the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. She has previously served as the founding Clinical Director of the Khalil Center-San Francisco as well as a Professor of Islamic Law at Zaytuna College. Prior to studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria and holds certifications (ijaza) in Qur’an, Islamic Law and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaadJoin here: asknisa.org/live

Mind, Matter and the Soul
2022-03-30 11:00 - 12:00 | CA
Rania Awaad, MDDirector, Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab
Executive Director, MaristanA conversation with Dr. Rania Awwad about her multi-faceted work in celebration of international women’s day.
Dr. Rania Awaad M.D., is a Clinical Associate Professor of Psychiatry at the Stanford University School of Medicine where she is the Director of the Stanford Muslim Mental Health & Islamic Psychology Lab, Associate Chief of the Division of Public Mental Health and Population Sciences, and Co-Chief of the Diversity and Cultural Mental Health Section. She is also the Executive Director of Maristan, a non-profit organization dedicated to reviving the Islamic heritage of holistic wellbeing. She is currently a Senior Fellow at Yaqeen Institute and ISPU. In addition, she serves as the Director of The Rahmah Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to educating Muslim women and girls. She has previously served as the founding Clinical Director of the Khalil Center-San Francisco as well as a Professor of Islamic Law at Zaytuna College. Prior to studying medicine, she pursued classical Islamic studies in Damascus, Syria and holds certifications (ijaza) in Qur’an, Islamic Law and other branches of the Islamic Sciences. Follow her @Dr.RaniaAwaad

Join here: asknisa.org/live

NISA Fundraising Halal Restaurant Weekend (Sunday)
2022-01-30 | CA

NISA Fundraising Halal Restaurant Weekend (Saturday)
2022-01-29 | CA

NISA Fundraising Halal Restaurant Weekend (Friday)
2022-01-28 | CA

Creating A Prophetic Community: Supporting Those Neglected
2022-01-23 10:00 - 11:00 | CA
Sanaa Subhani – Founder and Executive Director of Wasilah Connections, Sh. Jabir Tarin – Mental Health And Religious Director, and Saha Jamshed – NISA Program Manager/Family Therapist

The Prophet ﷺ was sent as a mercy to mankind and wherever he ﷺ went, he created a community. A community that wasn’t just a body of people, but people who came together and helped one another. No one was left out, regardless of their status, race, wealth, etc.

Join us as we take a dive into how Wasilah is rebuilding that Sunnah by being a support and mercy to a portion of the community that has been gone far too often neglected & ignored, the challenges we face, the stigma that Wasilah aims to break, and how you can support this effort.

Join here: asknisa.org/live

Domestic Violence in the Muslim Community
2021-10-31 11:45 - 13:15 | CA
NISA is pleased to personally invite you to our event with The Legacy Institut on The need to address Domestic Violence via a
Spiritual-Psychological-Behavioral approach.

FREE REGISTRATION:
HTTP://LEGACY.INTITUTE/ACADEMY

NISA's Virtual Walk-A-Thon/Bike-A-Thon
2021-10-24 - 2021-11-14 | CA
NISA is pleased to personally invite you to our second virtual Walk-A-Thon. This very special event aims to raise awareness and funds to help those most vulnerable in society, particularly women and children who are abused and in need.

Take A Stand Against Domestic Violence | Imam Tahir Anwar
2021-10-17 18:45 - 20:00 | Muslim Community Center – East Bay, 5724 W Las Positas Blvd #300, Pleasanton, CA, 94588, United States
Love shouldn’t hurt. October is National Domestic Violence Awareness.
Break the silence with us and empower women in the Muslim community so they are not forced to stay in marriages in which they are abused.
Sunday, October 17 | 6:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. (Maghrib to Isha) | MCC Conference Room or watch online at https://mcceastbay.org/live
MCC proudly works with the North American Islamic Shelter for the Abused (NISA), which shelters women fleeing abuse and provides skills and resources to become self-sufficient. NISA staff and volunteers will be on hand during this event.

– More talks on domestic violence: https://mcceastbay.org/nisa
– More Imam Tahir: https://mcceastbay.org/tahir

Domestic violence happens everywhere all the time and affects everyone. Women are the principal victims. Help us bring awareness.
Questions? events@mcceastbay.org

The Islamic Response to Domestic violence
2021-10-17 10:00 | CA
Maryam Amir received her master’s in Education from UCLA. She holds a second bachelor’s degree in Islamic Studies through Al-Azhar University. She has studied in Egypt, memorized the Qur’an and has researched a variety of religious sciences, ranging from Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, Prophetic narrations and commentary, women’s rights within Islamic law and more for the past 15 years. She’s featured in a video series on faith produced by goodcast.net called The Maryam Amir Show. She actively hosts and highlights women who have memorized the Quran from around the world through the #FOREMOTHERS campaign. She is an instructor with SWISS and Hikmah Institutes and has served as a guest instructor with AlMaghrib Institute and DiscoverU. Her focus in the fields of spiritual connections, identity actualization, social justice and women’s studies have humbled her the opportunity to lecture throughout the United States and the world. She holds a second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do and speaks multiple languages.

Community Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving
2021-09-26 14:00 - 16:30 | Saratoga Prospect Center, 19800-19824 Prospect Rd, Saratoga, CA, 95070, United States
Interested in Sponsoring the event? Visit asknisa.org/sponsor.

Join us for our annual event, Community Resilience: From Surviving to Thriving, with Noha Alshugairi, a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, and Amin Aaser, founder and Executive Director of Noor Kids.

Agenda
Registration
Lunch
Recitation
Welcome – Faiza J Ghafoor, Executive Director
Break Into Parallel Sessions:
Adults with Sister Noha Alshugairi – M.S., LMFT
Youth with Br.Amin G Aaser – Executive Director Noor Kids
NISA Presentation: Saha Jamshed, Program Manager
Dua: Imam Tahir Anwar, President
Close: Faiza J Ghafoor, Executive Director
Book Signing
Due to COVID-19, tickets for this event are limited. We highly recommend attendees to wear masks and practice social distancing.
