S3 E2: Behind Closed Doors: When the Home Is Where the Hurt Is

This episode explores domestic violence and emotional abuse within Muslim marriages, focusing on how fear and community expectations can be mistaken for faith. Through a composite story, it follows a woman whose decision to leave was shaped over years, not a single moment. It speaks directly to those who recognize the harm but struggle to act, and to what comes after—doubt, loneliness, and second-guessing. At its core, the episode challenges the belief that endurance in harm is righteousness. Islam does not ask you to sacrifice your well-being to preserve a marriage—your body is an amanah.988 Suicide Crisis HelplineCall or text 988 (24/7)→ Immediate support if you’re in distress or feeling unsafeAssaulted Women’s HelplineCall 1-866-863-0511 or text #SAFE (#7233)→ Support for women experiencing abuse, confidential and multilingualShelterSafeWebsite: sheltersafe.ca→ Find the nearest women’s shelter anywhere in CanadaNisa HelplineCall 1-888-456-HOPE (4673)→ Culturally sensitive support for Muslim womenIf you’re listening from anywhere in the world, please reach out to a trusted local resource, a crisis line, or someone in your community like a trained imam or counsellor—you don’t have to go through this alone.#FromZakhmToShifa #IslamAndWellness #MuslimWomenHealing #FaithAndMentalHealth