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Domestic Abuse Support for Muslims in the UK
Last updated 9 June 2026
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic abuse, please reach out to a specialist UK helpline first. This page lays out those routes and explains how the platform can help alongside — never instead.
WHO THIS PAGE IS FOR
- People in or near domestic abuse situations
- Friends and family supporting them
- Helpers working alongside specialist services
If you are in immediate danger
Call 999. If you can't speak, dial 55 after 999 connects — the operator will know you need help.
UK specialist services
National Domestic Abuse Helpline (Refuge): 0808 2000 247, free, 24/7. Muslim Women's Network UK: 0800 999 5786. Karma Nirvana (forced marriage / honour-based abuse): 0800 5999 247. Men's Advice Line: 0808 8010 327. ManKind: 01823 334244.
What community helpers can do
Sit with you while you call a specialist helpline. Help with a small financial cost (taxi to a refuge, prepaid phone). Listen confidentially. Never broadcast — domestic abuse posts are kept private to the messaging system.
Planning to leave safely
Leaving is often the most dangerous time, so plan it. If you can, keep important documents (ID, immigration papers, bank cards) and a small bag somewhere safe; save key numbers away from a shared phone; and agree a code word with someone you trust. The 24-hour National Domestic Abuse Helpline (0808 2000 247, run by Refuge) can talk through options confidentially, day or night, and help you find a refuge space.
How Domestic Abuse Support Muslim UK works on Muslims Help Muslims
Post your request
Create a free account and describe your Domestic Abuse Support Muslim UK situation in a short, honest post. You can stay anonymous.
Get matched
Helpers and donors browsing your city or category message you privately.
Agree in private
Sort the details in private messaging — never share bank details publicly.
Close the case
Mark it closed once the help lands; follow-up stays open if you need more.
Trust and safety
Sensitive personal, health and family matters are handled discreetly. Email verification gates messaging, you can post anonymously and limit who contacts you. Muslims Help Muslims connects people directly — we never hold or move money, so keep bank details out of public posts and read our Safety Tips before your first request.
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