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Haleh Banani, M.A.

Haleh Banani helps Muslims build stronger marriages, raise emotionally healthy families, and create lives filled with greater peace, confidence, and purpose. She holds a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology and has worked with Muslim individuals, couples, and families since 1998.
Her work brings psychological insight and Islamic principles together in practical ways. She teaches people how to understand themselves, communicate with care, and create relationships marked by connection, responsibility, and spiritual growth.
Haleh created the 5 Pillars of Marriage program to help Muslim couples strengthen their friendship, communicate through conflict, deepen intimacy, and grow together spiritually. She is also the founder of Mindful Hearts Academy, where women learn to move through emotional obstacles and build purposeful, confident lives.
As a faith-based counselor, marriage educator, life coach, parent educator, international speaker, writer, and television host, Haleh has served Muslim audiences around the world. Her guidance is warm, honest, and practical, with clear steps readers can put into practice.
In her articles, Haleh Banani shares faith-centered guidance on marriage, parenting, emotional wellness, and personal growth so readers can build the relationships and life they have been praying for.

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Embrace an abundance mindset: Focus on the wealth of what you have and see life as a space of growth, not competition. There’s plenty for all, and with this belief, we all rise together. #Peace #hale…

Jan 29, 2024

Embrace an abundance mindset: Focus on the wealth of what you have and see life as a space of growth, not competition. There's plenty for all, and with this belief, we all rise together. #Peace #halehbanani #islamicpsychology #Alhamdulillah #gratitude #grateful #fyp...

My son Kareem is in Lebanon now distributing the winter aid to Palestinian and Syrian refugees alhamdulillah. Thanks to everyone who donated to The Rahma Organization. If you didn’t get a chance to…

Jan 21, 2024

My son Kareem is in Lebanon now distributing the winter aid to Palestinian and Syrian refugees alhamdulillah. Thanks to everyone who donated to The Rahma Organization. If you didn't get a chance to donate and you would like to here is the link. Any amount is welcomed....

After processing your emotions, take positive steps. Whether it’s activism, community talks, or writing, proactive actions transform fear into productivity and combat feelings of helplessness. Every s…

Jan 16, 2024

After processing your emotions, take positive steps. Whether it's activism, community talks, or writing, proactive actions transform fear into productivity and combat feelings of helplessness. Every step matters. #PositiveChange #ActionHeals #MentalWellness...

31 Comments

Gigi Whittern on April 2, 2020 at 11:34 pm

With love from Cape Towm S.Africa

Dilara Khatun on April 2, 2020 at 4:08 pm

Salam sister haleh xx

Shareen Deaney on April 2, 2020 at 6:42 am

Salaams dear one all the way from Cape Town. .South Africa
Allah’s blessings on you always…
Appreciate all the work you do
Stay safe and take care

Juweyriya Abdulahi on April 2, 2020 at 4:59 am

Salam from Africa

Solaf Khawaja on March 31, 2020 at 11:34 pm

ما شاءالله بارك الله فيكم وزادنا وإيّاكم العلم والإيمان الدّائم بالله في الدُّنيا والآخرة إن شاءالله

Jasmine Hamda on March 31, 2020 at 11:15 pm

Hanan Faisal Allaaahu Akbar ! This video reached me immediately after I finished reading the book’s screenshots !! Pls do watch And I love you

Amneh Ahmad on March 31, 2020 at 10:23 pm

بارك الله فيكم

Dianne Benigno on March 31, 2020 at 6:25 pm

Salam from California! Send my warmest wishes to Kareem

Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:28 pm

Dianne Bouhouch Aww so good you tuned in! I will definitely tell him his favorite teacher from kindergarten says hi. He’s graduating this year mashaAllah!
- Dianne Benigno on April 1, 2020 at 10:52 am
  
  Haleh Banani mashallah! Tough time to be graduating, but I’m sure Kareem will see the positives and be successful in everything he does!

Nafisa Hoosen on March 31, 2020 at 5:40 pm

A•B• .

Aziza Salim on March 31, 2020 at 3:49 pm

ما شاء الله بارك الله فيكم

Rifat Jehan on March 31, 2020 at 3:09 pm

Great insights … jazakallah khair to both of u .

Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:30 pm

Rifat Jehan You’re so welcome! May Allah accept our effort.

Irdelle Elizee Bahr on March 31, 2020 at 2:48 pm

Salam from Florida

Rifat Jehan on March 31, 2020 at 2:47 pm

Salam from kuwait

Hanan Zibian on March 31, 2020 at 2:04 pm

May god bless you sister Haleh

Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:27 pm

Hanan Zibian Thank you!

Hismat Afolabi Yusuf on March 31, 2020 at 1:17 pm

You’re making great impact, thanks sis.

Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:27 pm

Hismat Afolabi Yusuf Alhamdulillah! May Allah accept all our effort!

Zeenat Alekar on March 31, 2020 at 12:44 pm

JazakAllahu ghairan for the beautiful inspiration

Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:27 pm

Zeenat Alekar wa iyyaki! I’m glad you enjoyed it!

Najia Gauci on March 31, 2020 at 12:40 pm

بارك الله فيكم.احبكم في الله

Bayan Shamma on March 31, 2020 at 12:39 pm

Bayan Mamoun

Naz Imran on March 31, 2020 at 12:35 pm

جزاءك الله خيرا

Um Usama on March 31, 2020 at 12:35 pm

Asalamu aleykom

İsmail Hakkı Demireğen on March 31, 2020 at 12:34 pm

Hayırlı akşamlat

Salma Ali on March 31, 2020 at 12:34 pm

jazak Allahu khair sister. May allah bless & your family

Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:29 pm

Salma Ali wa iyyaki! Ameen! May Allah bless Imam Abdulrahman and his family as well.
- Salma Ali on April 1, 2020 at 12:10 pm
  
  Haleh Banani Aameen summa Aameen
  I am.sorry I missed writing the comment

Mohamed Amine Brgg on March 31, 2020 at 12:29 pm

Peace be upon you

Gigi Whittern on April 2, 2020 at 11:34 pm

With love from Cape Towm S.Africa
Dilara Khatun on April 2, 2020 at 4:08 pm

Salam sister haleh xx
Shareen Deaney on April 2, 2020 at 6:42 am

Salaams dear one all the way from Cape Town. .South Africa
Allah’s blessings on you always…
Appreciate all the work you do
Stay safe and take care
Juweyriya Abdulahi on April 2, 2020 at 4:59 am

Salam from Africa
Solaf Khawaja on March 31, 2020 at 11:34 pm

ما شاءالله بارك الله فيكم وزادنا وإيّاكم العلم والإيمان الدّائم بالله في الدُّنيا والآخرة إن شاءالله
Jasmine Hamda on March 31, 2020 at 11:15 pm

Hanan Faisal Allaaahu Akbar ! This video reached me immediately after I finished reading the book’s screenshots !! Pls do watch And I love you
Amneh Ahmad on March 31, 2020 at 10:23 pm

بارك الله فيكم
Dianne Benigno on March 31, 2020 at 6:25 pm

Salam from California! Send my warmest wishes to Kareem
- Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:28 pm
  
  Dianne Bouhouch Aww so good you tuned in! I will definitely tell him his favorite teacher from kindergarten says hi. He’s graduating this year mashaAllah!
  - Dianne Benigno on April 1, 2020 at 10:52 am
    
    Haleh Banani mashallah! Tough time to be graduating, but I’m sure Kareem will see the positives and be successful in everything he does!
Nafisa Hoosen on March 31, 2020 at 5:40 pm

A•B• .
Aziza Salim on March 31, 2020 at 3:49 pm

ما شاء الله بارك الله فيكم
Rifat Jehan on March 31, 2020 at 3:09 pm

Great insights … jazakallah khair to both of u .
- Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:30 pm
  
  Rifat Jehan You’re so welcome! May Allah accept our effort.
Irdelle Elizee Bahr on March 31, 2020 at 2:48 pm

Salam from Florida
Rifat Jehan on March 31, 2020 at 2:47 pm

Salam from kuwait
Hanan Zibian on March 31, 2020 at 2:04 pm

May god bless you sister Haleh
- Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:27 pm
  
  Hanan Zibian Thank you!
Hismat Afolabi Yusuf on March 31, 2020 at 1:17 pm

You’re making great impact, thanks sis.
- Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:27 pm
  
  Hismat Afolabi Yusuf Alhamdulillah! May Allah accept all our effort!
Zeenat Alekar on March 31, 2020 at 12:44 pm

JazakAllahu ghairan for the beautiful inspiration
- Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:27 pm
  
  Zeenat Alekar wa iyyaki! I’m glad you enjoyed it!
Najia Gauci on March 31, 2020 at 12:40 pm

بارك الله فيكم.احبكم في الله
Bayan Shamma on March 31, 2020 at 12:39 pm

Bayan Mamoun
Naz Imran on March 31, 2020 at 12:35 pm

جزاءك الله خيرا
Um Usama on March 31, 2020 at 12:35 pm

Asalamu aleykom
İsmail Hakkı Demireğen on March 31, 2020 at 12:34 pm

Hayırlı akşamlat
Salma Ali on March 31, 2020 at 12:34 pm

jazak Allahu khair sister. May allah bless & your family
- Haleh Banani on March 31, 2020 at 9:29 pm
  
  Salma Ali wa iyyaki! Ameen! May Allah bless Imam Abdulrahman and his family as well.
  - Salma Ali on April 1, 2020 at 12:10 pm
    
    Haleh Banani Aameen summa Aameen
    I am.sorry I missed writing the comment
Mohamed Amine Brgg on March 31, 2020 at 12:29 pm

Peace be upon you

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