Sulha Solutions

05/27/2026

Eid Mubarak to you and your families. May Allah accept our prayers, sacrifices, and good deeds, and grant peace, conciliation, and safety to the world—and love, understanding, and tranquility to every home.
ٱللَّٰهُمَّ صَلِّ عَلَىٰ سَيِّدِنَا مُحَمَّدٍ وَعَلَىٰ آلِهِ وَأَصْحَابِهِ وَأَزْوَاجِهِ وَذُرِّيَّتِهِ وَأَهْلِ بَيْتِهِ، عَدَدَ مَا فِي عِلْمِكَ، صَلَاةً دَائِمَةً بِدَوَامِ مُلْكِكَ.

05/16/2026

Today’s decision by the Supreme Court of Canada in Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia marks a significant moment in Canadian family law and the broader conversation around intimate partner violence. The Court recognized intimate partner violence as a distinct legal wrong, acknowledging that coercive control, emotional abuse, isolation, intimidation, and patterns of domination cause profound harm to dignity, autonomy, and equality. (SCC Decisions)

This decision will have a major impact on family dispute resolution across Canada. It reinforces the importance of trauma-informed, safety-focused, and ethically grounded approaches in mediation and family conflict processes. Not every family matter is appropriate for traditional mediation, and professionals must be equipped to recognize power imbalances, coercive dynamics, and the realities of family violence.

At Sulha Solutions, we have long emphasized the importance of specialized training in family mediation, conflict management, and culturally competent dispute resolution. As practitioners working at the intersection of mediation, community engagement, and restorative approaches, we recognize that meaningful resolution can only happen where safety, dignity, and informed practice are prioritized.

Today’s ruling is not only a legal development — it is a reminder that dispute resolution professionals carry a serious responsibility to ensure that processes do not unintentionally silence or disadvantage those experiencing abuse.

A landmark day for family law, access to justice, and the future of responsible family dispute resolution in Canada.

04/23/2026

We are proud to announce that our Founder, Ibrahim Hussain, will be presenting “The Sulha Framework: Integrating Islamic Peacemaking Principles into Modern FDR Practice” — now approved for Law Society of Ontario accreditation.

Professionalism: 0.5 hour
EDI Professionalism: 1.0 hour

This marks the first time that Sulha, rooted in Islamic peacemaking principles and traditions, will be formally addressed in a mainstream legal and Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) setting in Canada. It is also the first time a workshop of this nature has received Law Society of Ontario accreditation.

This presentation is an important step in bringing faith-informed approaches into mainstream Family Dispute Resolution (FDR) conversations and demonstrating how Islamic peacemaking principles can enrich modern mediation and legal practice.

We look forward to contributing to the ongoing conversation around culturally responsive and inclusive dispute resolution in Ontario and beyond.

04/12/2026

In light of the Islamabad talks, we are reminded that the true goal of mediation is not merely to secure an agreement, but to create a constructive space where parties can openly explore their interests, concerns, and perspectives.

While an agreement is not always reached, mediation remains a powerful process—one that fosters meaningful dialogue, reduces tensions, and builds mutual understanding. Often, the first step toward resolution is simply being heard.

Ibrahim Hussain FCIArb
President, Sulha Solutions

04/11/2026

Pakistan’s efforts in promoting Sulha (conciliation) during the Islamabad talks are truly commendable. In a time of division, prioritizing dialogue, understanding, and peaceful resolution reflects principled leadership and a sincere commitment to stability. May such efforts lead to lasting unity and justice.

03/22/2026

We are pleased to contribute to the Path to Ottawa dialogue on innovative approaches to conflict resolution. This upcoming session will explore how faith-informed mediation and culturally grounded conciliation can support more sustainable and dignified outcomes in complex land and family disputes.

We look forward to engaging with scholars, practitioners, and policymakers working at the intersection of mediation, environmental governance, and peacebuilding.

https://www.environmentalpeacebuilding.org/events/show/5017cac3be42

03/20/2026

Eid Mubarak from all of us at Sulha Solutions.

As we mark this blessed occasion, we pray that it brings peace, joy, and prosperity to you and your loved ones.

In a time of global uncertainty and hardship, we also hold onto hope — hope for peace, justice, and healing across our world, and for a future where understanding and compassion prevail.

We are deeply grateful to our valued partners, mediators, and community for your continued trust and collaboration. Together, we remain committed to fostering understanding, conciliation, and meaningful dialogue.

Eid Mubarak, and best wishes for a joyful and blessed celebration.

03/05/2026

Sulha Solutions marks 7 years with the launch of Sulha Training at the Queen's Faculty of Law.

It was an honor to be joined by Dr. Umar Oseni (OIC Arbitration Centre) and Professor Joshua Karton for this milestone event, and to be hosted so graciously by Dean Colleen M. Flood of the Queen’s Faculty of Law. We extend our sincere gratitude to them and the entire Queen’s Faculty of Law for their support.

Rooted in centuries of peacemaking, the Sulha tradition now moves forward as a formal training program—equipping legal scholars, students, and governments worldwide with tools for Islamic dispute resolution. Endorsed by the OIC-AC, this initiative reflects our commitment to advancing culturally grounded approaches to conflict resolution. sulhatraining.com

03/03/2026

At a time when global disputes test the limits of conventional mechanisms, Sulha—the Islamic tradition of peace and conciliation—offers a path forward.

Tomorrow at the Queen's Faculty of Law, our founder speaks on this very subject, arriving directly from Madinah to join Professor Joshua Karton and Dr. Umar Oseni (OIC-AC). As we mark Sulha Solutions' 7-year anniversary, we are proud to launch Sulha Training—endorsed by the OIC-AC—to equip legal scholars, students, and governments worldwide with these essential tools.

Learn more: sulhatraining.com

Join Queen’s Law on March 4 for a seminar on the intellectual heritage and modern practice of Islamic law in commerce and conflict resolution. Professor Josh Karton will moderate a discussion with Dr. Umar Oseni, Secretary General of the OIC Arbitration Centre in Istanbul, and Ibrahim Hussain, founder of Sulha Solutions and an award-winning mediator and arbitrator.

Learn more + register: https://bit.ly/401rWIp

01/01/2026

Conflicts don’t take holidays.

Searches for “mediation” drop in December—then surge in January.

Time off doesn’t solve tension; it just delays it.

The best time for mediation?

Often when it feels like the worst time.