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Book Week 2025: Autor Visit – Sheikh Belal Assaad

21 August 2025

As part of our Secondary Book Week celebrations, we were honoured to welcome Sheikh Belal Assaad, author of “Home Sweet Home”.

Book Week 2025: Autor Visit – Sheikh Belal Assaad

In his first talk with Year 9 and 10 students, Sheikh Belal reflected on his experiences of growing up in both Australia and Lebanon. He shared personal insights on peer pressure, family, and the role of faith and values in guiding young people through life’s challenges. He also spoke about the inspirations behind his book, offering students a meaningful perspective on how culture, family, and belief can shape a person’s journey.

In the second series with Year 11 and 12 students, Sheikh Belal highlighted how his parents nurtured his Islamic upbringing and instilled the importance of faith from an early age. Drawing on the examples of the Sahabah (companions of the Prophet ﷺ), he encouraged students to hold firmly to their Islamic identity with confidence and pride. He also addressed the challenges of transgenerational trauma, dealing with stress, and maintaining resilience, while reminding us to recognise and be grateful for the many blessings in our lives.

About the Book – Home Sweet Home

In Home Sweet Home: Building Harmonious Foundations, Sheikh Belal Assaad shares how strong family bonds, Islamic values, and emotional awareness can create peaceful homes. Drawing on the Qur’an, Sunnah, and insights from psychology, the book provides practical guidance on nurturing relationships, setting healthy boundaries, and resolving conflicts — so that every family member can thrive in love and harmony.

Alhamdulillah, it was a truly uplifting and thought-provoking experience for our students and staff. We sincerely thank Sheikh Belal for sharing his wisdom and pray that his reminders continue to guide and inspire our community.

Book Week Autor Visit: Sheikh Belal Assaad

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    Shamirah Dutkovich

    Academic Head – Year 8