Mediation & Arbitration-Redhill Jamia Mosque Al Mustafa

Family Mediation

Redhill Jamia Mosque (Jamia Masjid Al-Mustafa) does provide mediation services, primarily through the pastoral care and advisory roles of its Imams and senior trustees.

Initial Guidance:

Direct Support and Mentoring

The mosque is a central hub for the Surrey Muslim community and provides both formal spiritual guidance and connections to professional mental health resources.

How the Process Works

The goal isn’t just to settle a debt or sign a paper, but to restore peace and preserve the dignity of everyone involved. Here is how that faith-based framework of the Quran and Sunnah practically works in a mediation setting

In any dispute, there is a risk that the louder or more influential person will dominate. The Quran is very clear about standing firm for justice:

"O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm in justice, witnesses for Allah, even if it be against yourselves or parents and relatives." (Quran 4:135)

Whether it is a wife’s right to financial support or a parent’s right to respect, the "rules" are set by divine law, not just personal opinion.

Both parties are encouraged to speak honestly, knowing they are accountable to God beyond just the person sitting across from them.

The mediator will often remind participants that "whoever pardons and makes reconciliation - his reward is [due] from Allah" (Quran 42:40). This softens hearts and makes it easier to let go of old grudges.

To proceed specifically with Redhill Jamia Mosque, the best first step is to contact them to ask for an "Advice and Counsel" session with the Imam.

Phone: 01737 760251

Email: info@surreymosque.com

Preservation of Relationships

In a secular legal setting, mediation often ends when the contract is signed. In a faith-based setting, the goal is Silat al-Rahim (maintaining the ties of kinship).

The Quran warns against breaking these ties, so the mediation focuses heavily on ensuring that, even if a marriage ends or a business split happens, the family members can still look each other in the eye and treat one another with basic Islamic decency.

Guidance from the Sunnah

The Prophet’s life provides a practical "how-to" guide for mediation. He was known as Al-Amin (The Trustworthy) even before his prophethood because of his ability to settle disputes between warring tribes.

Confidentiality:

Following the Prophetic example, the mosque maintains strict privacy. Protecting the "Sitr" (concealment of faults) of a brother or sister is a key spiritual duty.

Gentleness in Speech:

The mediator will often moderate the tone of the conversation, ensuring that the dialogue remains "Ma’ruf" (kind and honorable) rather than aggressive.

Wisdom (Hikmah):

Instead of just looking at the law, the mediator looks at the context. They apply the Sunnah by finding solutions that are practical for a modern family living in Redhill while staying true to their faith.

Maintaining Ties of Kinship (Silat al-Rahim)

For family mediation specifically, the Hadith regarding “the womb” (kinship) are central. The Prophet (pbuh) taught that:

“Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him uphold his family ties.” (Sahih Bukhari) The mosque uses this to remind family members that their bond is a “sacred trust” from God that should not be broken over temporary worldly disagreements.

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