Sulha Solutions

10/09/2026

We use faith-informed mediation and restorative dialogue—rooted in the tradition of sulha—to help families address conflict, repair harm, and rebuild trust outside formal systems.

Safety and dignity come first.
Not every case is suitable—especially where violence or coercive control is ongoing.
Participation must be voluntary and trauma-informed.

Need confidential, non-police support?
Call the Assaulted Women’s Helpline (Ontario, 24/7): 1-866-863-0511

Sulha Solutions is not a crisis service. When safe and appropriate, it offers another path.

10/07/2026

Did you know? In Ontario, agreeing to mediate can pause the limitation clock.

Under Section 11 of Ontario’s Limitations Act, 2002, when parties agree to resolve a claim through mediation or another independent third-party process, the limitation period is suspended during that process. The Ontario Court of Appeal has confirmed this can apply even without a formal signed mediation agreement — though there are important limits.

Why does this matter?

Because many people hesitate to mediate out of fear that they’ll lose their legal rights while trying to resolve things peacefully.

At Sulha Solutions, we believe parties should be able to pursue resolution with dignity, faith-awareness, and cultural understanding — without unnecessarily jeopardizing their legal position. Understanding protections like Section 11 helps us serve our clients and referral partners with greater care.

Important: This is general information, not legal advice. Section 11 does not apply to all statutory limitation periods, and every situation is different. If you are considering mediation in Ontario, speak with a lawyer about your specific timelines.

If you’d like to explore whether Sulha Solutions is the right fit for your dispute, contact us.

10/01/2026

Sulha Solutions is pleased to support OIC Arbitration Week 2026, organised by the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation Arbitration Centre (OIC-AC), taking place from 26 October to 1 November 2026 in Istanbul, Türkiye.

Under the theme “Building Bridges in Dispute Resolution: Harmonizing Global Standards and Local Insights,” this year’s OIC Arbitration Week will bring together the arbitration and dispute resolution community from across the OIC region and beyond to exchange ideas, share perspectives, and explore the developments shaping the future of dispute resolution.

We look forward to supporting this international platform and contributing to conversations that strengthen dialogue, cooperation, and connections across the global dispute resolution community.

📅 26 October – 1 November 2026
📍 Istanbul, Türkiye
🔗 Learn more about OIC Arbitration Week 2026: https://lnkd.in/dEz3puuc

09/30/2026

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09/19/2026

🚪 Opening doors starts with who gets the opportunity.

In the latest issue of ADR Perspectives, Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury examines the role that referrals, networks, and intentional inclusion play in shaping ADR careers and shares practical ways to build a more inclusive profession.

📖 Read the article today: https://buff.ly/cdeucIg

💬 What does meaningful inclusion look like in ADR?



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🚪 Les portes s’ouvrent grâce aux occasions que l’on crée.

Dans la plus récente édition de PRD Perspectives, Afsana Gibson-Chowdhury examine le rôle que jouent les recommandations, les réseaux professionnels et l’inclusion intentionnelle dans le développement des carrières en règlement des différends, tout en proposant des pistes concrètes pour bâtir une profession plus inclusive.

📖 Lisez l’article dès aujourd’hui : https://buff.ly/xbLFE7h

💬 À quoi ressemble une inclusion véritable et significative en règlement des différends?

08/15/2026

08/06/2026

Looking forward to conducting this workshop on the Ṣulḥa Mindset at this year's Al-Hidayah conference.

06/18/2026

At a time when many expected escalation, this agreement reminds us that conciliation remains one of the most powerful tools in resolving conflict.

The role played by Pakistan demonstrates the value of principled leadership, sustained dialogue, and creating space for difficult conversations to lead to peaceful outcomes.

Sulha is more than a concept — it is a practice of building understanding, preserving dignity, and choosing resolution over division.

Conciliation is not weakness. It is leadership.

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.