Shaykh Amer Jamil

Family Support Consultant

Shaykh Amer was born and brought up in Glasgow, Scotland.  After graduating from Strathclyde University with an LLB (Bachelor in Law), he spent ten years studying the Arabic language and Islamic Sciences.  During this period he obtained a BA (Hons) in Islamic Sciences from the University of Wales and then strengthened his studies by studying for six years with renowned scholars in the Middle-East (Syria and Yemen). He has studied with numerous distinguished scholars from a range of different schools of thought.  His balanced studies in both secular and religious arenas give him a combination of sound scholarship with a profound understanding of society.  His main field of interest is primarily Islamic family law, an area in which he has studied in depth having studied all four schools of Islamic jurisprudence (Hanafi and Hanbali schools in Syria, Shafi and Maliki schools in Yemen). Currently, he is conducting a PhD research on the relationship between Islamic family law and Scots family law.

In addition, his further qualifications include: 

• Certificate in counselling skills accredited by COSCA (Counselling & Psychotherapy in Scotland)
• Certified practitioner of Neuro-linguistic Programming (NLP), Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) and TIME Techniques.
• He is an Islamic Family Law advisor and consultant to a local Scottish law firm.

In 2007 he authored the booklet What Islam Really Says About Domestic Abuse, supported by the Scottish Government and Strathclyde Police, in which he helped shatter the myth that Islam allowed domestic abuse. It was translated into 5 languages with 8000 copies distributed to the Police, women's groups, Social Work and other relevant agencies.

In 2009 he co-founded the Solas Foundation and with his partner Shaykh Ruzwan Muhammad, established the iSyllabus Islamic studies program; a one year comprehensive Islamic studies course. He is currently the project director of the programme.

In 2010 he launched a national campaign on raising awareness and tackling domestic abuse in the Muslim community. This was covered in media: BBC News - Domestic abuse campaign targets mosques in Scotland and Herald Scotland - Imams urged to condemn domestic abuse. 

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As an Islamic teacher and youth worker who has been working in the Scottish Muslim communities for over 30 years has gained a wealth of experience and knowledge. His experience includes working with families and couple relationship. His education began after school studying at the Islamic University of Madinah and then studied in Europe. He has a background in foundational Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Neurolinguistic Programming (NLP).

Board Members

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Tahra is an Independent prescribing Optometrist who qualified in 2007. She has owned her own Practice for over a decade, and currently also works as a Senior Telemedicine Optometrist for Primary Eyecare Services. She has recently qualified as an Agile PM practitioner and has also completed a qualification in Myopia Management at GCU.
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Tahra completed a Masters degree, Mth(R) Theology & Philosophy (Islamic Studies) and has completed ISyllabus to an Intermediate level. She is also studying the Online Quranic Arabic course, taught by Shaykh Idris Watts at the moment. She is keen to make a different to Muslim families within Scotland and beyond with the new challenges that modern life has brought forth.

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​Zahra is a Biomedical Scientist and has been working in the NHS for almost ten years. Her career has developed her passion for caring for those in need and using her expertise to help others. 

From the age of 15 Zahra has volunteered with multiple charity organisations, working with young people and leading local & national projects in support of the less fortunate and disadvantaged.

Zahra is passionate about the ethos of Unity Family Services, because she has seen the dire need for strong mentors and resources for Muslim families in the 21st century.

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Taibah is a psychology graduate who has worked along side many charities. Career wise, she has experience in various settings, from the Scottish education system to the private business sector.
Her passion to join Unity Family Services stemmed from wanting be part of a positive influence in her community. 

In this role Taibah feels she can be a part of making society a healthier and happier place for families. 
​"Family is such an important aspect of society, and the basics of a happy family starts with healthy relationships. People make families and Unity Family Services helps people."