Mental health training for Imams & Ulama.
Ulama are often the first people approached in times of difficulty. Most were never formally trained for it. Our training equips them to help well.
Islamic psychology and basic counselling skills.
Facilitated by Ml Muhammad Coovadia, a counselling psychologist, and developed specifically for the Ulama. Much of the time is spent putting skills into practice through role-play and case study.
- FoundationsHow Islam understands mental health and mental illness.
- The inner domainsThe Qalb, Ruh, Aql, Ihsas and Nafs.
- The role of the scholarWhere your role begins, and where it ends.
- Core skillsSelf-awareness, empathy, attending, paraphrasing and careful questioning.
- ReferralWhen and how to refer to appropriate mental health support.
53 trained. 147 to go.
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Our goal is to train 200 Imams, Ulama and Aalimaat in three years.
Explore the InitiativeBring the training to you
We plan together and deliver the training on-site at your Masjid, Darul Uloom or organisation.
Get in TouchHelp us train the people our community turns to.
Your contribution funds training for Imams, Ulama and Aalimaat, research for our community, and care that is accessible to all.
Donate or sponsor.
RUH Centre is a non-profit initiative of the Benoni Muslim Charity Organisation. Every service is measured in benefit, never profit.
- Sponsor a training placeEquip an Imam, Alim or Aalimah to support their community.
- Support our researchHelp build knowledge for South African Muslims.
- Help open the ClinicBring faith-integrated care within reach of all.
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- FNB
- Account name
- RUH Centre
- Account number
- 632 1763 7123
- Reference
- Your name + Donation
Please email proof of payment to admin@ruhcentre.co.za so we can thank you, in shā Allāh.