Exploring Resilience and the Forgotten Sunnah of Step-Parenting with Sadia Jalili

In this episode of the American Muslim Podcast, Imam Tariq El-Amin welcomes Sadia Jalili, a licensed marriage and family therapist who has dedicated 18 years to supporting Houston's Muslim community. Sadia shares her journey and experiences, highlighting her educational background, her work with Muslims in therapy, and the challenges faced in dealing with varying levels of religiosity and resistance to therapy. She discusses her unique research on the Prophet Muhammad's ﷺ role as a stepfather and her efforts in developing a framework for blended families. Additionally, Sadia emphasizes the importance of resilience, emotional intelligence, and maintaining a faith-grounded approach in therapy. Follow her insights on social media through 'Muslim Bliss' where she shares relationship advice and psychoeducation.

00:00 Introduction to Bayan on Demand

00:52 Welcome to the American Muslim Podcast

01:32 Meet Sadia Jalili: A Dedicated Therapist

02:33 Sadia's Journey into Therapy

07:22 Challenges and Triumphs in Therapy

09:36 Navigating Faith and Therapy

14:57 Therapy in the Muslim Community

22:35 Balancing Professional and Personal Life

27:43 Navigating Parenting Challenges

28:32 The Power of Pausing

29:13 Reflecting on Parenting Mistakes

30:38 Introducing the Thesis

31:52 Prophetic Guidance on Blended Families

35:04 Turning Research into a Book

36:18 Introducing Muslim Bliss

38:25 Self-Worth and Divine Love

42:07 Resilience and Relationships

50:36 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell

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