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PerspectivesPerspectives

Reason For My Choice

• Global Tension i.e. 911

• Have had past negative experiences

• Have not studied before

• My Brother married a Muslim woman ‘06

The Koran or Quran The Koran or Quran

Religion is law of living

No distinction is made between religion and secularities

Blueprint for living under God’s legislation

Holy Law or Devine Law - Shari’a or “way”

Guided by the Prophet Muhammad

Pure reflection of the Islamic truth

Believe in One GodBelieve in One GodAllahAllahMuch Like the Christan Much Like the Christan MosesMosesSimilar to the Jewish TorahSimilar to the Jewish TorahUnity of spirit, mental, and Unity of spirit, mental, and physical physical worlds are central to worlds are central to health / faithhealth / faith

Comunicación y Gerencia

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Family

• Paternal by Tradition

• Men vs. Women

• Children

• Elderly

“Prophetic Medicine”

• Outlined in the Hadiths of the Koran

• Cleanliness seen as “Half of Faith”

Cleansing of Spirit and Mind Cleansing of Body Bathroom routines

Medicinal History

• Merging of Medicine

• Muhammad ibn Zakariyya’ al – RaziObservance of clinical medicineIdentified/treated Smallpox Used Alcohol as an antisepticMercury as a purgative

Health Practices Today

• Illness is seen as an atonement for sins

• Prayer: Mosque or with Imam at home

• Fasting if applicable

• Traditional Western Medicine

If Can Receive …..Can GiveIf Can Receive …..Can Give

Organs

Blood

Plasma

Transfusions

Strong Belief in Western Medicine

Risk Factors

• Language

• Health Care Provider Assumptions

• Health Care Provider Biases

• Health Care Provider Unaware of Cultural Norms / Traditions

Cultural Competent Care

• Utilize professional interpreter

• Set aside personal bias

• Respect cultural norms

• Explore cultural health practices

• Advocate so as to inform other health care team members and ensure cultural needs are maintained

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