In a time where children are constantly being shaped by the world around them, many parents focus heavily on correcting behaviour while neglecting the beliefs and connection that truly drive a child’s decisions.
This talk explores the deeper principles of parenting — focusing not only on what we are to our children, but who we are to them. True influence is built through connection, trust, understanding, and instilling strong beliefs and values that shape a child from within.
Shaykh Nazeer Abdulla serves as an Imam at the UMMA Centre in Doncaster, Melbourne. Raised in Australia, he pursued Islamic studies in South Africa under respected scholars, alongside training in counselling, psychotherapy, and coaching.
He has worked with individuals, couples, and families across a range of personal and social challenges, and has facilitated workshops on marriage, parenting, youth development, and emotional wellbeing. His work focuses on bridging Islamic principles with the realities of modern life, offering practical and compassionate guidance to the community.