World Congress "We Are Inclusion" | DAY 3 | Hanifa Saleem | Parenting Strength

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Hanifa describes discovering her newborn son's alopecia totalis and the long road of hurdles ahead.

The episode is a live interview from the World Congress 2025 at Expo Center Sharjah, hosted by Louis Denham and Big Haz. They introduce Hanifa Saleem, a mother of two adults with disabilities, as a special guest. Hanifa begins by describing the birth of her son Nadeem, who was diagnosed with alopecia totalis and later global developmental delay, noting she was 18 at the time. She recounts the challenges of early parenting without internet resources and her husband's supportive role. Hanifa explains that her daughter Nilofar was born three years later with the same condition. She emphasizes her husband's encouragement and how he never demotivated her, which she credits for her children's success as working adults. Hanifa discusses Menzil Center, where her daughter worked and she was later hired after her husband's death in 2007, highlighting its mission to train and employ people of determination. She shares her faith-based approach, stating she never worried because she relied on Allah. Hanifa talks about joining the Special Family Support Group (SFS), which helped her find a positive community and realize she wasn't alone. She advises parents to seek support groups, avoid negative people, and prioritize being a happy mother. Hanifa mentions receiving the Princess Hayat award in 2010 for being an outstanding family. The hosts reflect on her inspiring story and the strength of the people of determination community. The interview concludes with Hanifa discussing how the UAE has improved dignity and respect for people of determination over her 46 years there.

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A faith-led live chat about raising two adult children and shutting out negative noise.

Pulse 95 Live frames Hanifa's World Congress appearance as a plainspoken live chat about raising two adult children, leaning on faith, and keeping a home steady through mutual respect.

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When you want a steadier answer to family worry, Hanifa has one.

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