Join us for an empowering community event focused on understanding and addressing domestic violence within our communities. The first portion of the event will feature a legal presentation by law student, Nawaal Farooq, exploring key risk factors, warning signs, and the legal tools available to help identify and safely navigate situations involving domestic violence.
In the second half, Aalimah and licensed therapist Farheen Farooq will offer insights from both a therapeutic and Islamic perspective, providing guidance on emotional healing, faith-based coping, and building supportive community networks.
This event aims to educate, empower, and create a safe space for learning, reflection, and connection. If you or someone you care about may be experiencing domestic violence, please know you’re not alone.
Help is available 24/7 through the Illinois Domestic Violence Hotline at 877-863-6338
Learn about the Speakers
Nawaal Farooq, Law Student:
Nawaal Farooq is a third-year law student at the University of Illinois Chicago School of Law. Originally from Chicago, she has a strong interest in personal injury and family law. Nawaal is passionate about helping people through tough situations and hopes to use her legal career to make a positive impact in her community.
Alimah Farheen Farooq, LPC, MEd, NCC:
Farheen Farooq is a nationally board-certified, licensed psychotherapist and an Alimah dedicated to supporting Muslim women and children. She works full-time in the mental health field and teaches Hadith from Mishkat Sharif at Zaynab Institute, and also teaches Asma’ul Husna at Aisha Fatima Community. Farheen brings deep empathy, cultural sensitivity, and a spiritually integrated, holistic approach to care. Her background in Human Nutrition and Dietetics, along with training in cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, and mindfulness informs her multifaceted, compassionate work. Farheen has also trained in brainspotting and is currently working on pursuing her EMDR certification this year to build on her skills in trauma-focused therapy. She is committed to empowering clients and her students through education by helping them build confidence, heal within, and navigate complex relationships through the lens of the Sunnah.