Empowering Deaf and Hard of Hearing Muslims

Breaking Barriers, Building Bridges

Welcome to ISDHH, where we strive to uplift and support deaf and hard-of-hearing Muslims. Join us in making a difference through our services and initiatives.

Mission

Islamic Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ISDHH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization as well as a community that promotes and empowers Leaders for the deaf through leadership, education advocacy, determination, excellence and servitude.

ISDHH was established in 2015 as a Non-Profit organization to advocate and empower the Muslim deaf community, and facilitate their understanding of Islam and their integration within the Muslim community. Due to lack of understanding of the needs of the deaf both intellectually and spiritually, they are always excluded from the learning process including Jummah Khutbah and religious education by Muslim scholars, or even a Du’a in Ramadan which made deaf Muslims feel disenfranchised and not cared for by their brothers and sisters in faith. Due to lack of resources, deaf Muslims have minimal to no knowledge of what the Holy Qur’an contains or what the different narrations of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) teach us. They are very eager to learn Islam and they need and want to feel inclusive in our hearing Muslim community.

Our Journey of Compassion and Hope

Islamic Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ISDHH) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit dedicated to empowering Muslim Deaf leaders through education, advocacy, and community support. Founded in 2015, ISDHH works to bridge the gap in Islamic learning, ensuring Deaf Muslims have access to religious education, Jummah Khutbah, and spiritual resources. By promoting inclusion and understanding, we strive to create a community where Deaf Muslims feel valued and connected in their faith.

Hajj 2025

An Historic Journey for first American Deaf Muslim delegation

Our Deepest Gratitude to the Royal Family of Al Saud for Inviting Us as the King’s Guests for Hajj 2025

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, His Royal Highness King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud, and Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh, Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance, for their generous support and hospitality. Our sincere thanks also go to Prince Faisal bin Abdulrahman ibn Nasser and the Liajlehum Association for Serving People with Disabilities for inviting and hosting ISDHH as honored guests of the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques. We are especially grateful to Dr. Abdullah Alofi for his tireless efforts in coordinating our entire journey and providing exceptional 24/7 Sign Language interpretation, enabling our deaf pilgrims to fully and spiritually complete the sacred rites of Hajj.

First and foremost, my heartfelt thanks to The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and His Royal Highness King Salman Bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman Al Saud, Dr. Abdullatif bin Abdulaziz Al-Sheikh- Minister of Islamic Affairs, Dawah and Guidance for extending our visit in the blessed city of Medina and the distinguished Prince Faisal bin Abdulrahman ibn Nasser, CEO of Liajlehum Association and the Liajlehum Association for Serving People with Disabilities.

We were most honored by Prince Faisal bin Abdulrahman ibn Nasser for inviting our organization, Islamic Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (ISDHH), to be the honored guests of the custodian of the Two Holy Mosques and for hosting and guiding us during this blessed journey of Hajj, Alhumduli’Allah.

We owe our deep thanks, appreciation, and gratitude to our brother, Dr. Abdullah Alofi, for facilitating all the necessary documents, visas, flights, and accommodations in this process with the Saudi Ministry of Hajj, and for helping all of our deaf participants with 24/7 intensive Sign Language interpretation during this blessed spiritual journey. Dr Alofi’s insights and professional interpreting skills that enabled all the deaf pilgrims to complete the rituals of Hajj, fulfilling their fifth pillar of Islam. We were all so thankful.

The experience has been nothing short of excellent. From the moment we arrived in the Kingdom, we were welcomed and guided with utmost loving care, honor, and respect. The level of planning, cleanliness, medical support, guidance, transportation, and security was truly outstanding, one of a kind. Every detail was thought through with the pilgrim’s comfort, safety, and hospitality in mind, Alhumduli’Allah. We very much appreciate all the interpretations provided for the TV Interviews. Thank you!

My deep gratitude and sincere thanks to the government of Saudi Arabia, the Hajj ministry authorities, and all those involved for the excellent care, generous hospitality, and management of the Hajj 2025 program for their guests.

The continuous hospitality and dedication shown by all their volunteers and officials reflect the Saudi Royal Kingdom’s commitment to hosting and serving the guests of Allah (SWT) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

May Allah (SWT) bless ALL those who contributed to making this Hajj a safe and spiritually enriching experience for ALL of our deaf pilgrims. Ameen

Thank you for making this once-in-a-lifetime journey so fulfilling, enriching, comfortable, and the most memorable one for me and the deaf Muslim pilgrims from Texas, USA!

JazaakAllah Khair!

Sincerely, Sandra Labadia
Profession: Licensed Counselor & Social Worker

Share Your Blessings This Ramadan

Make a difference this Ramadan, and give your Zakat to support the Deaf Muslims.

The Impact We Have Made in Deaf Community

We have made a significant impact in our deaf and hard of hearing community through our non-profit organization. By providing services and support to our deaf Muslim brothers and sisters, we have created a positive change. Our efforts have helped to improve the lives of many and we are committed to continuing to make a difference.

Deaf Shahada

Marriages

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ASL Khutbas

Hajj for All

An Historic Journey for American Deaf Muslims

ISDHH is thrilled to announce the historic journey of the first American Deaf delegation embarking on the Holy pilgrimage of Hajj to Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 2025, Insha’Allah!

This historic journey promises to be unforgettable and life-changing for all deaf Muslims who have the privilege to attend. However, we need your support to make this dream a reality. Your generous donations will ensure that every member of our community has the opportunity to experience this profound spiritual journey.

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Let us come together to fulfill the dream of Hajj for our Deaf brothers and sisters. Donate generously and be part of this remarkable journey.

Special Needs in Our Religion

Sh. Omar Suleiman

Nouman Ali Khan

Counseling Services

We are excited to offer counseling services to Deaf and/or Hard of Hearing Muslims. ISDHH offers counseling in the following areas:

Our resident counselor is Sandra Labadia. She is an integrity driven professional Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), offering individual and couples counseling. She serves a plethora of diverse demographics and is skilled as a multi-cultural and multi-generational specialist and her work with minority populations. Sandra is recognized for her work with the deaf community and is competent in American Sign Language (ASL). She is a compassionate, understanding and empathetic listener.

Pre-Marital Counseling

Individual Counseling

Couples Counseling

Giving is Virtue

Generous donors like you are the key to our success and make it possible for ISDHH to fund our programs for the deaf, and better equip deaf people with the assistance and special services that will help them lead a better life.

Volunteer

Are you interested in volunteering? If you are looking to make a difference, and are eager to help us in serving our deaf community, please send us an inquiring about such opportunities.