Family Halaqa

Navigating Marriage’s Essence: Unveiling Purpose, Perspective and Intentions Through an Islamic Lens

Don’t miss this exceptional chance to gather practical insights from an esteemed academic, a community leader, and a Muslim scholar specialising in Islamic Studies. Dr. Salih will lead an exploration into the profound dimensions of intention, perspective, and purpose within the institution of marriage. Prepare yourself for an engaging experience that will reshape your perspective on marriage.

Associate Professor Salih Yucel completed his Bachelor of Islamic Theology – a five-year program and equivalent to undergraduate and Masters Degree – at the University of Ankara. He completed a Master of Theology at the University of Sydney. He continued his postgraduate studies in the United States and completed his doctorate at Boston University. His doctoral research was on “The Effect of Prayer on Muslim Patients Well-being.” Salih worked as a Muslim Chaplain at Harvard Medical School’s hospitals for seven years. After ten years in the United States, he returned to Australia in 2007. A/Prof Yucel worked as a lecturer and senior lecturer at the Centre for Religious Studies at Monash University between 2008-2014. Currently he teaches at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation at Charles Sturt University. He is also Provisional CPE Supervisor.