PACES
Parents & Adult Children Education Suite
This suite of resources is the inaugural offering of the Islamic Law Literacy Initiative (ILLI) at Ma'ruf Commons, and it begins exactly where Islamic guidance matters most in everyday life: our family relationships.
Suite Overview
Rather than offering simple rules or one-size-fits-all answers, this education suite provides a thoughtful framework for navigating real family situations as they change over time. Built around nine key principles, three core values, and clearly defined categories of duties, it equips learners with the practical tools needed to translate those principles into action. In doing so, it empowers them to make private decisions with confidence and to engage in wider Muslim community conversations with clarity.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this course for?
PACES is designed for parents of adult children and adult children navigating their relationships with their own parents. It is particularly relevant for the “sandwich generation” (those caring for aging parents while raising their own children). That said, any adult may benefit, including professionals in pastoral care, counseling, mediation, or community leadership roles.
How will this make an impact on my life?
PACES gives you a clear, principled Islamic framework for navigating one of the most personal and sometimes complicated relationships in your life. Rather than offering simple rules or one-size-fits-all answers, the course builds your capacity to think through real family situations as they arise and change over time. Whether you are navigating disagreement, setting boundaries, or simply wanting to show up better in your family relationships, PACES equips you with the tools, vocabulary, and confidence to do so with clarity, integrity, and care.
What modules are included?
PACES includes 6 content modules and is designed to be much more than a simple lecture. Select videos pause at case studies so you can practice applying the tools you're building in real time, and each module includes quizzes to reinforce your learning.
How long is the course?
PACES includes just over 4 hours of content, consisting of pre-recorded videos and module quizzes. Students progress through all content at their own pace.
Is this course self-paced?
Yes. All course content is available online 24/7. Move through the material at whatever pace works best for you. There is no deadline for completion, and students have lifetime access to the content.
Will there be any live sessions?
Not at this time. PACES is entirely self-paced, with all content available online 24/7. See our course access FAQ for more details.