Sundus Abrar

The 13th Annual West Coast Education Forum, hosted by the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) took place on January 17 and 18, 2025 at the Hilton Orange County/Costa Mesa in Costa Mesa, California. This year’s theme, “Promoting Social Justice and Spiritual Resilience Through Education,” attracted 177 pre-registered attendees, including educators, administrators, and board members from Islamic schools across the nation.

Gaslighting, Manipulation, and the Whole Shebang Narcissism in the Muslim Community “There was no me left — just him and his needs. The viler things he said, the more I tried to prove my love and worth…Verbally and emotionally, he used gaslighting and love bombing. I felt consumed in every aspect of my being. He gave the silent treatment like a star, and I would try to jolt him out of dark moods, taking responsibility for everything and apologizing just to stop the fights.”...

As the landscape of philanthropy evolves, nonprofit professionals must adapt and innovate to achieve their goals. Join us for a transformative conference designed for Muslim nonprofits, focusing on strategy, fund development, organizational structure, and collaboration. This event aims to unite leaders to share insights, develop strategies, and strengthen our community.