Transcript NHS Presentation

WELCOME
Introduction to Islam & the Muslim Culture Course
for
NHS Workers & Healthcare
Professionals
Kaushar Tai – Director
AKSAA LTD
Management & Training Consultants
Ground Rules
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Respect each other
Open minded
Not about them and us
Not here to convert
Participate/Contribute
Ask questions
Learn from each other
No politics
Background to
Muslims in Britain
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Early contacts with Islam
Shortage of labour after World War II
Work industries: Textiles, Buses, Foundries, NHS
Language
Cultural barriers
Overt Racism
Background to
Muslims in Britain
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Earlier Mosques and Madressahs
Purpose built Mosques
Second generation of Asian Muslims
Third Generation of Asian Muslims
Islam second largest faith in the UK
Charities
Islam and Culture
Sources of Guidance
Quran
Hadith
The five pillars of Islam
● Shadada (Declaration of
Faith
● Salaat (The daily Prayer)
● Zakaat (The Poor Due)
● Fasting in Ramadan
● Hajj (The Pilgrimage)
The Five Pillars of Islam
2. Salaat (The daily Prayer)
The Five Pillars of Islam
3. Zakaat (The Poor Due)
The Five Pillars of Islam
4. Fasting in Ramadan
The Five Pillars of Islam
5. Hajj (Pilgrimage)
Articles of faith
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Belief in
Belief in
Belief in
Belief in
Belief in
Belief in
Belief in
Death
Allah
the Angels
Allah’s Books
the Prophets
the Last day
Predestination
Life after
Key issues relating to the
care of Muslim patients in a
hospital setting
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Daily prayer & Worship facilities & the Holy book
Holy days & festivals
Diet & Hygiene (Ablution facilities)
Gender issues
Visiting arrangements
Death & Dying
Chaplaincy
Post Mortems & Organ Donation
Cultural differences
Key Issues relating to Muslim patients in a
hospital setting
Major Holy Days & Festivals
Ramadhan
Eid-ul-fitr
Eid-ul-adha
(to mark the end of the month of
Ramadhan)
(to mark the time of Abraham’s
sacrifice)
Key Issues
•Do not kill yourselves with your own hands
•Life is sacred – prohibited food/drink can be
consumed to save life
•Every one has their own level of observance in
their faith – some are practising others are not
•The golden rule is always ASK
•Muslims come from all walks of life; diverse
culture, ethnicity, language, geographical area,
colour etc.
Key Issues
•Alcohol based medicine/hand gel
•Modesty
•Hand shaking
•Halal and Haram foods
•Bereavement
•Visiting arrangements
•Naming system
•Shoes in homes
Post Mortems &
Organ Donation
“Whosoever saves the life of one person it would be as if he
saved
the life of all mankind.”
Holy Qur’an, chapter 5 vs. 32
Post Mortems should be avoided unless required by Law
“Treat the dead as if they are alive” Prophet Mohammad (pbuh)
i.e with respect, honour, dignity and privacy
Case Scenarios
● You are an acting nurse caring for a Muslim patient who has just
arrived on the ward.
What key issues do you need to take into account?
What are the key questions you need to ask to ensure that you deal
things as sensitively as possible?
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● You are a nurse & a Muslim patient is dying on the ward at 3am
What are they key issues you need to take into account?
● You are a midwife about to do a home visit to a mother & her newly
born child who has some social care issues.
Discuss the key issues which could arise from this scenario
The Adhaan
Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
Allaahu Akbar, Allaahu Akbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
Ashhadu al-laa ilaaha illallaah
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah
Ashhadu al-laa ilaaha illallaah
I bear witness that there is no god but Allah
Ashhadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
Ashhadu anna Muhammadar-Rasulullah
I bear witness that Muhammad is the Messenger of Allah
The Adhaan
Hayya ‘alas-salaah
Come to Prayer!
Hayya ‘alas-salaah
Come to Prayer!
Hayya ‘alal-falaah
Come to Success!
Hayya ‘alal-falaah
Come to Success!
Allaahu akbar, Allaahu akbar
Allah is the Greatest, Allah is the Greatest
La ilaaha illallaah
There is no god but Allah
No compulsion in Religion
Let there be no compulsion in Religion: Truth
stands out clear from error; whoever rejects
evil and believes in God has grasped the most
trustworthy handhold that never breaks. And
God hears and knows all things
(Quran, 2:256)
The importance of Dialogue
“No world peace, without peace amongst
religions, no peace among religions without
dialogue between the religions, and no dialogue
between the religions without accurate
knowledge of one another.”
(Hans Kung – Christian Theologian)
For further information please contact
Aksaa Ltd on: 01924 466117
email: [email protected]
website: www.aksaa.co.uk
Aksaa Ltd, 64 Bradford Road, Dewsbury, WF13 2DU
Any Further
Questions?