| Description |
xv, 140 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Muslims in Britain: demographic and socio-economic position / Muhammad Anwar -- 2. The Muslim grand narrative / Tim J. Winter -- 3. Health and disease: an Islamic framework / Abdul Aziz Ahmed -- 4. The family: predicament and promise / Sangeeta Dhami and Aziz Sheikh -- 5. Birth customs: meaning and significance / Abdul Rashid Gatrad and Aziz Sheikh -- 6. Managing the fasting patient: sacred ritual, modern challenges / Ahmed Sadiq -- 7. Hajj: journey of a lifetime / Aziz Sheikh and Abdul Rashid Gatrad -- 8. Death and bereavement: an exploration and a meditation / Aziz Sheikh and Abdul Rashid Gatrad -- 9. Conclusions: breaking barriers, building bridges / Aziz Sheikh and Abdul Rashid Gatrad -- Appendix 1. Islam and medicine on the World Wide Web / Matlub Hussain -- Appendix 2. Muslim orgainsations / Matlub Hussain and Sangeeta Dhami |
| Summary |
"Muslim patients customarily have particular ways of approaching health and healthcare. This book addresses common misunderstandings and bridges cultural gaps. It includes a profile of the Islamic worldview, taking an 'insiders perspective' and explorers the concept of health and disease within this paradigm. Muslim practices and customs of direct relevance to health and healthcare are also explored and illustrated with case histories."--Back cover |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Medical care -- Religious aspects -- Islam
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Medical care -- Great Britain.
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Muslims -- Medical care -- Great Britain.
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Muslims -- Great Britain -- Attitudes.
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Medical care -- Great Britain -- Public opinion.
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| Author |
Sheikh, Aziz.
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Gatrad, Abdul Rashid.
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| LC no. |
00002166 |
| ISBN |
1857753720 paperback |
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9781857753721 |
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