Денис Устаз
Child and family psychologist
Дети в конфликте родителей
Track 03 · Parents
Raising children without shouting
Raising children in the Islamic tradition, parent–child relationships and support for families at new stages.
- Practical materials
- CIS camps
- Parenting experts
- Child psychologists
Specialists
Mediators and counsellors
Not course authors — practitioners who see families every day.
Қолағұлова Жібек Болатбекқызы
Theologian, MA in Islamic studies, researcher in child upbringing
Исламское воспитание детей
Салахетдинов Рушан Фаридович
Family systems psychologist, accredited Gestalt therapist
Семейные кризисы
Зульфия Рахимова
Psychologist
Эмоциональное выгорание жены
Courses
Video courses for this track
Articles
Research-backed reading for parents
Practical explanations with links to official sources and programme pages.
ArticleFree
Parenting without comparisons: how to praise without harm
Why constant comparison with other children undermines confidence — and what to do instead.
ArticleFree
Humanistic pedagogy at home: respect without permissiveness
How to protect a child’s dignity without abandoning rules, boundaries and parental responsibility.
ArticleFree
How to choose a Muslim camp in the CIS
What to check beyond halal food and religious study: safeguarding, staff, communication and documents.
ArticleFree
Muslim camp in the Saratov Region: what is confirmed
A verified overview of the nationwide Muslim sessions hosted at Zerkalny children’s camp.
ArticleFree
Jana Urpaq: a humanistic-pedagogy training camp
What the programme says, the ages it serves and what parents should confirm in advance.
Parenting approach
Humanistic pedagogy in everyday family life
A child is treated as a person and collaborator — with dignity, a voice and age-appropriate responsibility.
Connection before correction
Understand what lies behind the behaviour before setting a consequence.
Respect without permissiveness
Keep boundaries clear, but do not humiliate, intimidate or compare.
Cooperation
Do things with the child, gradually handing over real responsibility.
The adult sets the tone
Regulation starts with the parent’s voice, pace and ability to pause.
Checked directory
Children’s programmes across the CIS
A starting point, not a ranking. Dates and safeguarding conditions must be confirmed directly before booking.
Russia2026 season completed
Muslim programme at Zerkalny camp
Saratov Region
Nationwide sessions combining Islamic studies, Quran and Arabic with sport, creative activities and outdoor recreation. Organised by the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of the Saratov Region.
- Format
- Residential, separate sessions
- Age
- Confirm with the organiser
KazakhstanEnrolment is announced by local mosques
Imani Jaz at mosques in Kazakhstan
Mosques in multiple regions
Quran, ethics and worship, traditional values, learning activities and games. This is a network of local programmes rather than one central camp.
- Format
- Summer day programmes
- Age
- School age
KyrgyzstanA 2026 summer programme is listed online
Ummah Children
Bishkek
A summer programme at a Muslim children's education centre, with halal meals and developmental activities. Confirm each session's terms directly.
- Format
- Summer day camp
- Age
- Confirm with the organiser
Kazakhstan / RussiaConfirm the next session with the organiser
Jana Urpaq
International project; its 2026 session was held near Kazan
JU Kids and JU Leaders focus on independence, confidence, teamwork and emotional skills. The project does not present itself as a Muslim camp, so it is listed separately as a values-adjacent educational programme.
- Format
- Humanistic-pedagogy training camp
- Age
- Ages 8–17
Safety checklist
Before booking, ask for the camp licence or legal basis, medical support, safeguarding rules, staff screening, accommodation arrangements and a parent contact protocol.
Track experts
People shaping the conversation about upbringing
Educational experts are shown separately from bookable Institute counsellors.
Askhat Abzhanov
Family coach and humanistic-pedagogy teacher
Founder of the Zhana Urpaq Republican School of Leadership and author of My Little Teacher. His work focuses on parent–child connection, growing up and adolescent leadership.
Denis Pyshkin
Theologian, lawyer and religious-institutions expert
Director of the Islamic Foundation of Kyrgyzstan, with master's degrees in theology and law. His contribution to the children's track covers Islamic education, religious safety and the family's relationship with community institutions.
Partners
Who we work with
Organisations we run programmes, events and screenings with.
ZawajyTechnology partnerA platform for deliberate Muslim matchmaking.
ДУМ РТReligious partnerSpiritual Administration of Muslims of the Republic of Tatarstan.
Центр «Иман»Event venueThe cultural centre that hosts the Institute's in-person seminars.
Halal LifeMedia partnerMedia about the life of a Muslim family.
Медресе «Нур»Education partnerJoint programmes on family fiqh.
Questions
Honest answers
No. Our aim is that the decision is made with a clear head rather than at the peak of an argument, and that whatever the outcome, both sides keep their dignity and the children keep their relationship with both parents. If a marriage cannot be saved, a mediator helps you part with dignity.
Нет, Mawaddah Institute — образовательный проект. Знакомства не являются частью нашей платформы.
Both at once: our specialists are practising psychologists and mediators working within Islamic ethics. The Institute's method combines professional psychology with the norms of sharia.
The price depends on the specialist and the format: an online session is usually cheaper than meeting in person. The exact cost is shown when you book, before any payment. Many of the Institute's materials — courses, assessments and checklists — are free.