A structured path
through difficult ground.
Family mediation with Sheikh Junaid Dar al-Azhary — a qualified mediator. Personal, expert-led sessions grounded in Islamic principles, helping couples and families find a way forward together.
Not adjudication.
A process of arriving.
Mediation is not about one party winning and the other losing. It is a structured conversation — with a skilled, impartial facilitator — in which both parties work toward a resolution they can live with.
Sheikh Junaid brings to this his scholarly grounding in Islamic jurisprudence and his professional training as a mediator. He is not a committee, not an institution, and not a rubber stamp. He is a named expert whose personal skill and knowledge you engage directly.
Where separation becomes necessary, mediation can make it less damaging — especially where children are involved. Where reconciliation is possible, it provides the structure for it to take root.
Where communication has broken down and a neutral, structured forum is needed.
Navigating Islamic and civil divorce processes, mahr, maintenance, and custody arrangements.
Parent-child, sibling, or extended family conflicts where an Islamic framework can guide resolution.
Where both parties are willing to try structured dialogue before a final decision.
Structured. Confidential. Islamic.
Free initial consultation
A 25-minute online call to understand the situation and confirm that mediation is the appropriate path. No charge.
Intake consultation
A 45-minute session to assess the situation fully, agree the mediation process, and set ground rules. Both parties may attend or separate intakes may be held.
Mediation sessions
One or more 90-minute structured sessions. Online or at a neutral London venue. Sheikh Junaid facilitates — not judges.
Documentation (premium)
Where parties reach agreement, a formal sulh (reconciliation) document can be produced as a record of the agreed terms.
Follow-up
A check-in session can be arranged where parties wish to review how agreed arrangements are working in practice.
Onward referral
Where legal advice, therapy, or other professional support is needed alongside mediation, Sheikh Junaid will say so and can recommend appropriate pathways.
Professional rates.
Personal service.
Sheikh Junaid is a qualified mediator — not a committee, not a volunteer service. Pricing reflects the professional expertise, the time required, and the preparation involved.
| Session | Duration | Online | In-person |
|---|---|---|---|
| Initial consultation | 25 min | Free | Free |
| Intake consultation | 45 min | £75 | £95 |
| Single session | 90 min | £130 | £175 |
| Package of 3 sessions | 3 × 90 min | £360 | £480 |
| Premium package of 3 | 3 × 90 min | — | £620 |
Premium in-person package includes written session notes and formal sulh documentation. A package of three sessions is recommended for most cases.
Begin the process.
Start with the free initial consultation — a 25-minute online call to understand the situation and confirm the right path forward.
Before you book.
Does both parties have to agree to mediate?+
Yes. Mediation is a voluntary process. Both parties need to be willing to participate for it to be effective. The intake consultation helps establish this before sessions begin.
Is mediation confidential?+
Yes. What is discussed in mediation is confidential and cannot ordinarily be used in legal proceedings. Sheikh Junaid treats all sessions with the same strict confidence as his consultation work.
Is this a substitute for a solicitor?+
No. Islamic mediation and legal advice are complementary. Where legal proceedings are involved — particularly civil divorce or child arrangements — you should also take independent legal advice. Sheikh Junaid can recommend appropriate pathways.
Can sessions be held separately with each party?+
The intake consultation can be held separately if preferred. Mediation sessions themselves are typically joint, as the process requires both parties present. Separate sessions can be arranged in specific circumstances — discuss at intake.
Are sessions available in Arabic?+
Yes. Sheikh Junaid is fully fluent in English and Arabic and can conduct sessions in either language or bilingually.