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"finding Wisdom in the Dynamic Equilibrium between Living and Dying"

Muslim Traditions

 

1. Tradition and culture
   1. Culture traditions and religious doctrine are not synonymous
   2. Slightly less than a quarter of world’s entire population
   3. Nationalities, ethnicities, races
   4. Sects
   5. Education
2. Muslim observances and requirements regarding death and dying Religious considerations and perceptions
   1. Multiple interpretations on what is permissible re: treatment practices
   2. Western practices are not necessarily those of Muslims
      1. Women /men etc docs
      2. Medication/ fasting
      3. Authorizations – Imam
   3. Observance of religious obligations
      1. Prayer
      2. Fasting
      3. Dietary requirements
   4. Medical technology
      1. Life Support and other considerations
      2. Consultation
   5. Death
      1. "Inshallah”
      2. Extraordinary measures
      3. Talqeen /Shahada as death approaches
   6. After Death
      1. Time constraints must be followed
      2. Burial take place within 24 hours
      3. No autopsy- for the most part
      4. Understanding of the specific traditions of the deceased and family
      5. Preparation by members of the faith

 

 

 

III. Online Resources

 

The World’s Muslims: Religion, Politics and Society

http://www.pewforum.org/2013/04/30/the-worlds-muslims-religion-politics-society-overview/

 

Religiosity

http://www.pewglobal.org/2008/09/17/chapter-2-religiosity/

 

Mapping the Global Muslim Population

http://www.pewforum.org/2009/10/07/mapping-the-global-muslim-population/

 

Death and dying--a Muslim perspective.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1296563/