What does Islam say about bullying?

Prepared and Presented by Sister Rim:


With bullying awareness week/month coming to an end I’ve been listening to all the stories and information my kids received in school about bullying and how to stop or prevent it from happening. I thought to myself what does Islam have to say about bullying? Contrary to what many believe, bullying is not a new issue. It has been around in many forms since the beginning. Whether it be in the form of name-calling, pride and egos and all forms of abuse, bullying can destroy people’s lives and level societies.


Islam is a curriculum for how to live and it has the solution for every societal problem. Therefore it’s important for us to look into the Quran and Hadith to see how we can deal with bullying.


Bullying is a form of oppression and Islam forbids all forms of oppression and injustice. Prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said “Be on your guard against oppression for oppression is a darkness on the day of resurrection” (Sahih Muslim). In another Hadith, the prophet peace be upon him said: “Help your brother whether he is an oppressor or he is oppressed”. The prophet was then asked, “It is right to help someone who is oppressed, but how should we help him if he is an oppressor?” He replied: “By preventing him from oppressing others.”(Sahih Bukhari).


The prophet peace be upon him was heard saying “He who amongst you sees something abominable should modify it with the help of his hand; and if he has not strength enough to do that, then he should do it with his tongue; and if he has not strength enough to do even that, then he should (at least abhor it) from his heart; and that is the least of faith”.


It’s important to stand up to oppression and to stand up for others. In doing so it creates an environment in which hurtful words and behaviours are not tolerated. It allows upstanders to show solidarity with the bullied and demonstrates disapproval of the bully's actions. After all, it is a religious duty to do so. Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala says “And let there be (arising) from you a nation inviting to (all that is) good, enjoining what is right and forbidding what is wrong, and those will be the successful” Quran 3:104

Halaqa # 73

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Rajab 8, 1438

Bits and Pieces

Year 4

Attendance:

• 5 Sisters
• 1 Junior Sisters
• 3 Junior Guests

Location: Sister Sara’s Home

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

• OPENING DUA

O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon and share beneficial knowledge. Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. Ameen

• QURAN RECITATION

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a few letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah At-Tawba from Ayah 73 to Ayah 99.  In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa and one day in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again.

• QURAN REFLECTION

Sisters shared reading and discussed the translation of the approximate meaning.

We decided we needed to learn more about the Battle of Tarbuk in our next Halaqa

in sha Allah. (https://quran.com/9)

• DUA AL-GHAAIB

Sister Sara led a dua for our Junior Sister N

.

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be on April 20th at Sister Sara’s home.

• SISTERS TALK

We jointly took the following quiz and afterwards decided to learn more about which name at

our next Halaqa in sha Allah

Islamic Online University Names of Allah Quiz

• PIC PICK

Bits and Pieces can combine to form beautiful things.  

Your life is full of bits and pieces that beautify your life.

https://mattsko.files.wordpress.com/2012/09/islamic-12345.jpg

A google search of this image suggests that it might be from Hassan II Mosque, Morroco.

To see a 3D tour of this Masjid, click here

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Sara read the following: On sacrificing for our children

Facebook post by Asmaa Hussein

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Marwa read the following:  

(if a sister would like to translate this into English please send the translation to us and
in sha Allah, we will upload it here).

نصائح - د. ابراهيم الفقى

• VIDEO  

We watched the following video:

Embrace Islam Entirely - Omar Suleiman - Quran Weekly 7:15

• CLOSING DUA

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here

196 - "How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You. I bear witness

that None has the right to be worshipped except You. I seek Your

forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ

anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka.

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If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu

wa ta’ala.  If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.

Halaqa # 65

Rabi’ Al-Awwal 2, 1438

“Inner Peace”

Year 3

Attendance:

• 3 Sisters
• 3 Junior Guests

Location: Sister Sara’s home

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

• OPENING DUA

O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon  and share beneficial knowledge. Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. Ameen

• QURAN RECITATION

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read  aloud a few letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement of her fellow sisters). We read Surah A'raaf from Ayat 179 to Ayat 206.  In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa and one day in sha Allah, we will have Khatam Quran and begin again.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Marwa read the following:

Beautifying Our Inner Dialogue

• PIC PICKS

Sister Sara discussed the following two pictures.  Then she drew our attention to the description

of “Jugular Vein ”. Click to read more.

• NEXT HALAQA and News

In sha Allah, our next Halaqa will be held in two weeks on Dec.15th indoors at Sister Sara’s home.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie read the following:

5 Daily Mindfulness Practices

• INNER PEACE ~ Survey

Click here to read the 10 replies we received to our simple survey:

What are the top 5 thoughts or inner dialogue that you think or say to yourself that put you down?

What are 5 positive and self-care ones you can tell yourself instead or think to replace the above?

• SISTERS TALK

Sr. Reena Vanza is a Health Promotion Specialist who believes in empowering individuals with knowledge, awareness, and resources, to help people  improve their health, and increase their control over it.  

She has an Honours BSc in Psychology and a Master of Science in Health Promotion.  She has over 10 years of experience in the field of Community Health Promotion and has conducted seminars and workshops with  adults, youth, and children on various health and mental health wellness issues.

She currently works with women in the community to increase their understanding of positive mental health within the overall concept of wellness. Her approach to health is  holistic-taking care of mind, body and soul in order to live optimal lives. You can find more of her work at her website: http://abeautifulhealth.ca/ She shared with us the following article, which Sister Winnie read to the sisters present at Halaqa:

Mindful thoughts for the morning

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Tamara read the following:

It's My Mind and I'll Think What I Want To

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Sara read the following:

5 Self-Care Tips

• VIDEO  

We watched the following videos:

Finding Inner Peace - Nouman Ali Khan  (6:42)

Healing for Emotional Suffering - Nouman Ali Khan (5:35)

• CLOSING DUA

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here

196 - "How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You. I bear witness

that None has the right to be worshipped except You. I seek Your

forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ

anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka.

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If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu

wa ta’ala.  If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.

Halaqa # 48

Jumada 11  11, 1437

Welcome Home

Year 2

Attendance:

• 8 Sisters
• 2 Junior Sisters
• 1 Junior Guest
• 5 Special Guests: Newly arrived Syrian widow and her 4 children

Location: Headquarters (upstairs)

Agenda: (please note, we have included many links where you can read in detail more on each subject)

• OPENING DUA

O Allah, bless this Halaqa, allow us to gain, act upon  and share beneficial knowledge. Guide us, forgive our sins and grant us Jannah with our families and loved ones. Ameen

• QURAN RECITATION

We read Surah Fatihah aloud altogether, then sisters individually read aloud a

few letters/words, ayahs (according to her ability and with the help and encouragement

of her fellow sisters). We read   Surah Al-An’aam from Ayat 36  till Ayat 68 .

In sha Allah, this will be an ongoing part of our Halaqa and one day in sha Allah, we will have

Khatam Quran and begin again.

• SISTERS TALK

Sisters Rim and Mona jointly read the following article posted on Muslim Matters.

Interview With Hijarbie Creator Haneefah Adam

• NEXT HALAQA

Our next Halaqa will be the start of our third year in sha Allah.  It will take place  on Thursday, April  7th.

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Lamiaa read the following article:

Short Biography of Imam Ibn Kathir

• SISTERS TALK

Sister Winnie read the following article posted on Hadith of the Day

My name is Maryam and this is how I accepted Islam

• VIDEO  

We watched the following two videos ending with our closing dua followed by a Welcoming Party for Sister Manal and family.

Don't Be Sad: 2:38

An excerpt from the book about happiness; - by Aaidh ibn Abdullah Al-Qarni

Mishari Rashid Al Afasy  RAHMAN 4:35

• CLOSING DUA

For the expiation of sins, said at the conclusion of a sitting or gathering. To listen to this dua click here

196 - "How perfect You are O Allah, and I praise You. I bear witness

that None has the right to be worshipped except You. I seek Your

forgiveness and turn to You in repentance."

سُبْحـانَكَ اللّهُـمَّ وَبِحَمدِك، أَشْهَـدُ أَنْ لا إِلهَ إِلاّ أَنْتَ أَسْتَغْفِرُكَ وَأَتوبُ إِلَـيْك

Subhânaka l-lâhumma wa bi-hamdika. Ash-hadu an lâ ilâha illâ

anta, astaghfiruka wa atûbu ilayka.

If any of this information was good and true, know that it comes from Allah subhanahu

wa ta’ala.  If there are mistakes we ask for Allah’s Forgiveness and Mercy.