The Hurma Project aims to comprehend the implications of the Prophet’s teachings in our contemporary communities, particularly when violations of trust, harm and abuse are committed by those in positions of responsibility, leadership, or religious authority. (1/2)

📖Hurma Term:. The definition of emotional wellbeing is a state of mental health, enabling a person to cope with most of life's challenges and maintain a positive outlook on life. #hurmaproject #harm #muslims #islam #care #emotionalwellbeing

What does the Prophet (saaws) say about hurma?.

✨🌙 Eid Mubarak from the Hurma Project Team! We pray your day of communal celebration is filled with community members noticing to care for one another to ensure the protection of everyone's divine sanctity. #EidMubarak

Listen to Faisal Bhabha discuss "Investigating Allegations of Misconduct" on the Hurma Podcast

Quranic Theme: Accountability.Listen to our new Hurma reflections on YouTube:

Hurma Term: Community Care.The definition of community care is showing care and compassion via proactive actions that support others in the community and remove obstacles in their way so they can develop their capacities and meet their goals.

Hurma Term: Self Care.The definition of self care is taking action to to preserve and enhance one's God-given physical, intellectual, emotional, social and spiritual capacities. #hurmaproject #harm #muslims #islam #communitycare #ramadan #hurmaterms

Imam Mohammad Abuelezz reminds us in S1, Ep3 of the Hurma Podcast that "Sometimes as Imams, we might not recognize these multiple relationships. There is a lot of complexity between the Imam, his profession, and his role as Imam with all other relationships with his community."

Read Hurma-Related Research by Yousef Aly Wahb on "The Use and Misuse of Zakah Funds by Religious Institutions" at

“O believers! Stand firm for justice as witnesses for Allah, even if it is against yourselves, your parents, or close relatives." (4: 135) . Photo credits: Al Rashid mosque in Edmonton (

Guiding and Supporting those Outside our Circles.Listen to Hind Makki discuss “Inclusion & Dignity in the Mosque” at

Did you know?. A family member or friend is the first person someone goes to when disclosing abuse.Listen to Dr. Rania Awaad discuss "Spiritual Abuse" on

Community Needs & The Role of Imams.Listen to the Hurma Podcast on "Investigating Allegations of Misconduct" on

Supporting our Imams to Better Serve our Communities.Listen to the Hurma Podcast on "Imams as Counselors" on

⭐️ What you can do to practice Communit Care:. ✅ Commit to a discipline of promoting good and preventing harm. ✅ Consider who needs to be noticed and who is alongside you. /9.

⭐️ What you can do to practice Communit Care:. ✅ Divest yourself from your own thoughts and worries and be available and present when you are with others. ✅ Identify what obstacles you can remove for someone in your community for them to flourish. /8.

6) Community is about facing those who are in front of you and turning to those who are alongside you. /7.

5) Shepherding is essential to Islam. Shepherding requires attention and care. /6.

4) It is not pious to permit someone to harm us or to keep quiet about someone harming others. /5.

3) Practicing community-care is practicing self-care. /4.