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1. Islam &Caring for the Muslim Patient Ahmed AbdelmageedPharmD Associate Director of Experiential Education Clinical Assistant Professor
2. Objectives …..loosely speaking What is Islam Who are the Muslims The five pillars of Islam Modesty and gender Interactions Dietary considerations Hygiene Maternity, Labor and Delivery End of life issues
3. What is Islam2 The essence and substance of Islam can be easily summed up by three major principles (which are also successive stages in the spiritual life) Islam (meaning ‘submission to God’s will’) Iman(meaning ‘faith in God’) Ihsan(meaning ‘virtue through constant regard to, and awareness of, God’). The five pillars of Islam The testimony of faith The five daily prayers Paying of Zakah(alms) Fasting the month of Ramadan annually Hajj or Pilgrimage to Mecca
4. Who are the Muslims?2 POP Quiz List the top 3 countries with the largest number of Muslims
5. Muslim Population by Region2 http://features.pewforum.org/muslim-population-graphic/#/Asia-Pacific
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8. Who are the Muslims? (Cont’d) http://asetow.wordpress.com/2009/10/12/global-muslim-population-hits-1-57-billion/
9. Unity within Diversity2 Islam does not, like Christianity, have a clergy. There is no temporal or even spiritual governing institute A traditional canon A collection of sacred texts which everyone has agreed are authoritative and definitive, and which ‘fix’ the principles of belief, practice, law, theology and doctrine throughout the ages Quran and Hadith-Sunnah Muslim scholars interpret these texts and work out their practical applications and details Certain limits beyond which it will not go An internal check and balance system that safeguards its mode
10. The First Pillar:Testimony of Faith I bear witness that there is no God but God and that Mohammad is His messenger Tenets of faith: Belief in… Allah= God Angels The Quran and the books Mohammad and the messengers Destiny The hereafter Individual Accountability http://mspired.com/arabic-calligraphy-the-missing-art/
11. The Second Pillar:Prayer (Salah) Five times a day The call to prayer Fajir- Before the break of dawn Duhur- Around noon Asr- Afternoon/Midday Maghrib- Sunset Isha- Night http://my.opera.com/ERROESYADIE/albums/showpic.dml?album=3695442&picture=54369322
12. Prayer (Cont’d) http://kali3.gdnm.org/2012/03/04/wudu/wudu-5/ Wudu= Ablution Pray facing Mecca (Ka’abah) http://revert2007.files.wordpress.com/2009/11/salat2.jpg
13. The Third Pillar:Zakah (Alms) http://xeniagreekmuslimah.wordpress.com/
14. The Fourth Pillar:Fast of Ramadan The lunar calendar Fasting Spiritual Physical To fast or not to fast Eid Al-fitr Eid Mubarak Eid Al-adha http://smspk.kalpoint.com/ramadan-wallpapers-wallpaper/ramadan-moon.html
15. The Fifth Pillar:Hajj (Pilgrimage) http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/artdesign/story/2008/12/17/mecca-expansion-controversy.html?ref=rss http://soulthinks.com/2011/10/13/kaaba/
16. Modesty and Gender Interactions Same sex provider Interactions with the opposite sex Physical interaction- Hand shaking, hugging, patting on the back Alone in a room Modesty Men and Women’s dress code Wearing the headscarf (Hijab) Knock on the door before entering
17. Dietary Considerations Halal Food Halal means lawful and is used to designate food which is permitted in Islam Halal Meat- Meat and derivatives that have been killed ritually Not Permitted Alcohol Pork and Pork Products (swine) Pop Quiz: Which of these products does not contain a pork product Utensils Capsule and tablet casings
18. Hygiene3 Islam places great emphasis on hygiene, in both physical and spiritual terms e.g. Ablution Other hygiene related rules include: Washing with water after urination or defecation Toilets should be equipped with a small water container to assist with washing A beaker of water should be made available to a bedbound Muslim patient whenever they use a bed pan Removal of armpit and pubic hair Keeping nostrils clean Keeping fingernails trimmed and clean
19. Maternity, Labor and Delivery3 As soon as a child is born, a Muslim father may wish to recite the call to prayer into the baby’s ears Circumcision is performed on all male children Can be postponed if medically necessary A fetus after the age of 120 days is regarded as a viable baby If a miscarriage, an intra-uterine death after 120 days, or stillbirth occurs, Muslim parents may wish to bury the baby Islam suggests that mothers to breastfeed their children for two years
20. End of Life Issues3 The preservation of life is considered paramount in Islam. However, Islam recognizes that death is an inevitable part of human existence There is no elaborate or complicated ritual to be performed at the death bed Family member would read some verses from the Qur’an and pray for the peaceful departure of the soul If the patient is in a state of consciousness, they may wish to recite the testimony of faith and pass away while reciting these words Muslim burials are performed as soon as possible after death, sometimes on the same day Relatives or people from the Muslim community will wish to make arrangements for the washing, shrouding and burial according to Islamic requirements
21. Blood and Organ Donations Muslims accept blood transfusions and transplants of various human organs It is acceptable for Muslims to donate blood and organs, as the saving of life is considered an act of great virtue
22. Conclusions There are five pillars of Islam that all practicing Muslims share Prayer is an essential ritual of the Muslim day Considerations for opposite gender interactions Hygienic practices Dietary considerations Islam places the responsibility of practicing religion on the individual and, as a result, it is important that health care providers discuss religious observance needs with each patient
23. Questions Questions?
24. References http://pewforum.org/ The-Future-of-the-Global-Muslim-population.aspx The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre http://www.rissc.jo/ Queensland Health and Islamic Council of Queensland.Health Care Providers’ Handbook on Muslim Patients Second Edition 2010. Division of the Chief Health Officer, Queensland Health, Brisbane 2010. MEETING THE HEALTHCARE NEEDS OF AMERICAN MUSLIMS: Challenges and Strategies for Healthcare Settings. AasimPadela, MD, MS, Katie Gunter, MPH, MSW, & AmalKillawi. ISPU MSW1225 Eye Street, Nw, Suite 307, Washington, DC, 20005