Take Action
The blessed Prophet Muhammad is reported to have said:
"If one of you sees something wrong, let him change it with his hand; if he cannot,
then with his tongue; if he cannot, then with his heart and this is the weakest
faith."
In this section, you will find ways you can help to help stop or prevent family
violence.
Break the cycle. Whether you are a victim,
an abuser, a family member, or a concerned friend, you can do something to break
the cycle of violence. Change is a process that takes time, and does not come easily.
But it is vital you take action now before the situation becomes worse.
It can be intimidating to speak up, but
breaking the silence is important. We may see something and be unsure about what
to do. Keeping silent only enables the abuse. You are not alone.
Find out more about what you can do. Reach
out in the community, help yourself, or help a friend or family member. If you are
an abuser, learn what you can do to get help and break the pattern of abuse, it’s
up to you.