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3 Things You Should Know About Porn Addiction

3 Things You Should Know About Porn Addiction

Check out this article to learn more about: Porn is highly addictive and very accessible. Stigma makes it hard to get help. With support, recovery is possible. Sign Up For Our Mailing List This article was written by Shakil Mirza*, MPH, and Issra Killawi, B.A. *Shakil Mirza is a guest writer for The FYI, and […]

Check out The FYI’s latest resource to support those hurting from porn

Check out The FYI's latest resource to support those hurting from porn

Pornography is a silent struggle in Muslim communities where, unfortunately, stigma prevents many from seeking resources and support. To provide much-needed support for struggles with pornography, The Family & Youth Institute collaborated with Young Muslims and NASEEHA to conduct preliminary research which informed the creation of this Pornography Addiction Toolkit. We divided the toolkit into […]

Porn Addiction Toolkit

Porn Addiction Toolkit

This toolkit includes resources to support someone with recovery from porn addiction. Home Toolkits What’s on This Page What is porn addiction? Are you struggling with porn? Is your partner struggling with porn?​ Is your child struggling with porn?​ Preliminary Findings on Pornography Among American Muslim Youth On Stigma, Shame, and Seeking Support To provide […]

Check out The FYI’s latest research findings on pornography

Check out The FYI's latest research findings on pornography

Are American Muslims immune from pornography consumption? Who is it impacting, when are they starting, and what are the challenges and barriers faced by those consuming pornography? These are just some of the questions The Family & Youth Institute and its partners, Young Muslims, NASEEHA, Zakat Foundation, are teaming up to address. Click here to […]

Pornography & Muslim Youth: Preliminary Research Findings

Pornography & Muslim Youth: Preliminary Research Findings

The latest findings on porn consumption in Muslim American communities. Are American Muslims immune from pornography consumption? Who is it impacting, when are they starting, and what are the challenges and barriers faced by those consuming pornography? These are just some of the questions The Family & Youth Institute and its partners, Young Muslims, NASEEHA, Zakat Foundation, are teaming up to […]

4 Tips for Supporting Your Partner as They Recover From a Porn Addiction

4 Tips for Supporting Your Partner as They Recover From a Porn Addiction

This article was written by Shakil Mirza, MPH, and Issra Killawi, B.A. Fareed has struggled with pornography since the age of 13. It began when his middle school friends were exchanging websites he was unfamiliar with. Fareed went home, looked up the websites and stumbled across porn for the first time. His curiosity quickly grew […]

State of American Muslim Youth: Research & Recommendations

State of American Muslim Youth: Research & Recommendations

American Muslim youth are a heterogeneous group, with varying backgrounds, experiences, and needs. Family, schools, and communities can benefit from research on American Muslim youth to improve current approaches in youth programming and development. This report identifies the nuances and complexities of American Muslim youth’s developmental context or environments. It highlights research on underserved Muslim […]

Zakat eligibility of The FYI

The Family & Youth Institute, or The FYI, is a well-known Muslim organization in the United States. It works to promote mental health and wellness by strengthening and empowering individuals, families, and communities through research and education. It has been working for many years to bring Islamic perspectives to understanding and promoting mental health in our communities.

It is dedicated to serving and supporting Muslims – safeguarding our deen, our families, and our future generations. Therefore, the work of The FYI comes in the category of ‘fi sabeelillah’ or the Path of Allah, within the eight categories where Zakat money can be used.

Zakah expenditures are only for the poor and for the needy and for those employed for it and for bringing hearts together [for Islam] and for freeing captives [or slaves] and for those in debt and for the cause of Allah, and for the [stranded] traveler – an obligation [imposed] by Allah, And Allah, is Knowing and Wise.”
(Al-Tawbah 9:60)

According to scholars who widen the meaning of fee sabeelillah to include any activities that promote Islamic growth, The FYI is indeed eligible to receive part of the Zakat funds for its programs and services. I urge Muslims in America to support this organization through their donations, general charity, and through their Zakat. I ask Allah swt to strengthen and guide The FYI to continue its good work in supporting Muslims.

Shaikh Ali Suleiman Ali, PhD

About Shaikh Ali

Sh. Ali Suleiman Ali was born in Ghana where he spent his childhood studying with various Muslim scholars. He then moved to Saudi Arabia and enrolled in the Islamic University of Madina.  He graduated with a degree in both Arabic and Islamic Studies. Dr. Ali went on to complete his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

Sh. Ali serves on the Advisory Council of The Family & Youth Institute. He is the Senior Imam and Director of the Muslim Community of Western Suburbs in Canton, Michigan. Additionally, he serves as the Director of Muslim Family Services in Detroit and is a council member of the Fiqh Council of North America (FCNA). He is also a member of the North American Imams Federation (NAIF) and the Association of Muslim Jurists of America (AMJA).