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For millions of Muslim Americans, mosques offer religious solace, a space for gathering, and community engagement. However, in times of urgency, growing numbers of Muslim survivors of domestic violence have been found sleeping in mosques thanks to a lack of inclusive and accessible resources. In response to this void, the Asiyah Center was established as an emergency centre specifically aimed at Muslim and BIPOC victims of domestic violence and abuse. In the five years since it opened, it has gained large-scale attention as an innovator of cultural competency within shelters and social work, b…

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