Why You Should Attend This Webinar

Online spaces have become a central part of daily life , especially for children and young people, but they also expose users to serious and often hidden harms. From addictive design features to harmful content and exploitation, many dangers go unnoticed until significant damage has already occurred.

Drawing on real-world examples and lived experience, this webinar explores how major online harms are carried out, how addiction develops in both children and adults, and what practical steps families and communities can take to protect themselves. The session will also highlight safety solutions built by Muslims, for Muslims, that are rooted in our values and realities.

Who This Webinar Is For

This webinar is ideal for those who want to safeguard themselves and others in an increasingly digital world.

  • Parents and Carers

  • Teachers, Madrasa Staff, and Educators

  • Mosques, Madrasa, Community Centre Managers and Trustees

  • Imams and Community Leaders

  • Youth Workers and Mentors

  • Anyone concerned about online safety and digital wellbeing

  • Pre-Recorded Webinar

  • Free

What You Will Gain

By the end of this webinar, participants will gain an understanding of:

  • How major online harms are carried out through social media and digital platforms

  • How to recognise signs of online addiction in both children and adults

  • Practical strategies to prevent and reduce digital addiction

  • What parents can do to protect their children from serious online harms

  • Muslim-built safety solutions designed specifically for Muslim families and communities

Omar Al Zabir

M.Sc. Software Engineering - Oxford

A senior technology leader with 25+ years of experience in software engineering and online safety. He is the Co-Founder and CTO of Kahf Software. Omar’s core expertise is managing online safety, shown by his leading Meta’s High Severity Harm teams, where he tackled the most critical and sensitive online safety challenges. He has also served as Head of Engineering at BT and Tesco, leading large-scale teams and complex technology transformations. Omar holds an MSc in Software Engineering from Oxford and an MA in Islamic Studies, and is passionate about building ethical, purpose-driven technology that protects people and solves real-world problems.

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