Contemporary Islamic Perspectives in Public Health

Reviews public health from an Islamic perspective, offering evidence-based guidance for clinical, community and population health practice.

Basil H. Aboul-Enein (Edited by), G. Hussein Rassool (Edited by), Nada Benajiba (Edited by), Joshua Bernstein (Edited by), MoezAlIslam E. Faris (Edited by)

9781009231251, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 16 January 2025

176 pages
23.4 x 15.5 x 1 cm, 0.273 kg

'The goal of getting traditional Islamic teachings on health out to the public, especially in face of the deliberate and damaging misinformation about Islam that is far too common in world politics, is thoroughly commendable. Many other books on Islamic medicine exist, but those are scholarly histories far less accessible to general readers or health professionals than this book. … they do not introduce Islam and present health material as clearly as this book does.' Eugene Anderson, Doody's Reviews

Across the world, there are over two billion people practicing the religion of Islam. There is increasing evidence of the value and influence of cultural competency and transcultural health for medical professionals working with these communities. Here, the authors have developed and organized a nuanced approach to cultural competence, simultaneously promoting diversity and insight into the influence and value of Islamic beliefs and practices on positive health. Endorsing culturally competent information, behaviors, and interventions, topics covered include immunization, hygiene, fasting and dietary restrictions, and sexual and reproductive health. This is a definitive resource for public health practitioners operating within Muslim communities and countries as well as for academic courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels in public health and health promotion, medicine, social work, and social policy and for continual professional development.

1. Introduction to Islam Dheen Mohamed M. Meerasahibu
2. The Qur'an and prophetic guidance: an overview in the context of new public health G. Hussein Rassool and Janine Owens
3. Islamic applications towards public health policies: a brief perspective Amal I. Khalil, Neama Hantira and Houida Fouly
4. Islamic prayer (salat) and health Janine Owens
5. Perceptions of health behaviours and illness in Muslims G. Hussein Rassool
6. Social justice, human rights, and equality: an Islamic perspective Huny Mohamed Amin Bakry and Eman Hassan Waly
7. Public health hygiene and Islam Howeida Hassan Abusalih and Husameldin Elsawi Khalafalla
8. Foods of the Qur'anic garden: an Islamic perspective Elizabeth Dodge
9. Recommended eating and dietary practices in Islam Nada Benajiba, MoezAlIslam E. Faris, Lana Faiz Mahrous, Hasnae Benkirane, Amina Bouziani, Yasmine Guennoun and Basil H. Aboul-Enein
10. Islamic food law and dietary restrictions Elizabeth Dodge
11. Ramadan intermittent fasting: a contemporary health perspective Meghit Boumediene Khaled, Mustapha Diaf, Maha H. Alhussain and MoezAlIslam E. Faris
12. Promoting oral health: influences of Hadith and Sunnah Janine Owens and Sawsan Mustafa AbdallaSuliman
13. Coping and mental health: Islamic practices and beliefs G. Hussein Rassool and Janine Owens
14. Maternal and child health: an Islamic perspective Fatmah Almoayad
15. Immunization and Islamic guidance Janine Owens
16. Sexual and reproductive health: an Islamic perspective Noura Alomair, Nour Horanieh and Samah Alageel
17. Zakat and Waqf: towards achieving sustainability, health, and well-being Mohammad Abdullah
18. Earth and the environment: Islam and stewardship Khaled Obaideen and Ied Shukur Alnidawi
19. Sleep and health: an Islamic perspective Ahmed S. BaHammam
20. Addictive behaviours and public health G. Hussein Rassool
21. Highlighting the concepts, principles, and values of communication: a brief Islamic perspective Amal I. Khalil
22. Contemporary public health, Islam, and positive health Hassan Chamsi-Pasha and Mohammed Ali Albar
23. Cultural competence in public health: a brief Islamic perspective Noura Mostafa Mohammad, Fatmah Almoayad and Nada Benajiba
24. Muslims and non-Muslims: perspectives on immigrant and minority health Elizabeth Dodge
25. Challenges and solutions in public health: an Islamic perspective Joshua Bernstein
Index.

Subject Areas: Epidemiology & medical statistics [MBNS]