Naseeha

Naseeha is the Arabic word for advice. It can also mean recommendation (particularly in Islamic contexts). Seeking naseeha is mostly looked upon positively, as an act of devotion rather than a lack of it or of knowledge. Though one might be rebuked or scolded during the process, it will most likely be for the advisor to impress the point. Naseeha is common in order to ensure one is properly applying the teachings of Islam.

Naseeha, which literally means 'sincere counsel', is also a confidential youth helpline for young Muslims in North America. As the Muslim community continues to grow in the United States and Canada, more and more youth are looking for an outlet to turn to for their day to day questions and concerns. Youth often need to talk through their confusions in the clash between the religious, cultural and Western environments. Naseeha aims to serve this need by helping caller navigate through their difficult circumstances and allowing them to make sense of their environment.

CONFIDENTIAL, ANONYMOUS and TOLL-FREE

1-866-NASEEHA is a toll-free number for Muslim youth across North America. The service is completely anonymous and confidential to ensure that our callers are able to discuss their matters in a private and comfortable setting.

HOW WE HELP

Our trained counsellors provide an empathetic and non-judgmental phone environment for callers to discuss their concerns, confusions and issues. Using proven counselling techniques within an Islamic framework, they help callers navigate through their difficult situations. Our counsellors do not give advice, but rather empower the caller by mutually generating and selecting alternatives through which problems could be solved.

OUR COUNSELLORS

Our counsellors are a dedicated group of young adults from various cultural and academic backgrounds who are trained in the essentials of phone counselling. They have received training from Naseeha’s inter

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