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Jul 6, 2017 · Islam represents a holistic way of life, and according to a large proportion of its followers, the Islamic law or Shari’ah should prevail over secular law and should be implemented as state law.
- Georgios A. Tzeferakos, Athanasios I. Douzenis
- 2017
A pivotal issue addressed in the Islamic law, lying in the interface between law and psychiatry, is the concept of involuntary admission of mental health patients. According to the principle of Al-Hajjer, the state can undertake the financial management of a person’s fortune, if he does not manage it “properly.”
Oct 5, 2007 · Patterns of religious affiliation among psychiatrists differ from those of other physicians, and these contrasting religious beliefs may determine to whom patients are referred for mental health care, according a study in the September Psychiatric Services.
Aug 5, 2015 · Psychiatrist Forwards Understanding of Islam, MH Care for Muslim Women. What started as a personal interest in Muslim culture and religious law has blossomed into degrees in Islamic law and psychiatry and a vibrant career working with Muslim women in California and around the globe. When Rania Awaad, M.D., traveled to Damascus to participate in ...
It might not be easy for Muslims to directly start using mental health services. However, they can imagine seeking out services and construct an intention first, which is highlighted in Islamic principles to first make one’s intention toward a meaningful action.
Aug 27, 2023 · By consistently engaging in ongoing cultural competence training, fostering a non-judgmental and inclusive approach, and collaborating with culturally sensitive mental health professionals and religious leaders, psychiatrists will have the potential to deliver holistic and comprehensive care.
Aug 4, 2023 · Islamic culture is believed to significantly impact how Arab Muslims understand and approach mental health disorders and treatments. Numerous Arabic texts on mental disorders and treatment consider Islamic teachings to be a reliable source of information for mental health interventions and therapies.
