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2. Reason For My Choice Global Tension i.e. 911 Have had past negative experiences Have not studied before My Brother married a Muslim woman ‘06

3. The Koran or Quran Religion is law of living No distinction is made between religion and secularities Blueprint for living under God’s legislation Holy Law or Devine Law - Shari’a or “way” Guided by the Prophet Muhammad Pure reflection of the Islamic truth

4. Believe in One God  Allah  Much Like the Christan Moses  Similar to the Jewish Torah  Unity of spirit, mental, and physical worlds are central to health / faith worlds are central to health / faith Comunicación y Gerencia Click to add Text

5. Family Paternal by Tradition Men vs. Women Children Elderly

6. “Prophetic Medicine” Outlined in the Hadiths of the Koran Cleanliness seen as “Half of Faith”  Cleansing of Spirit and Mind  Cleansing of Body  Bathroom routines

7. Medicinal History Merging of Medicine Muhammad ibn Zakariyya’ al – Razi  Observance of clinical medicine  Identified/treated Smallpox  Used Alcohol as an antiseptic  Mercury as a purgative

8. Health Practices Today Illness is seen as an atonement for sins Prayer: Mosque or with Imam at home Fasting if applicable Traditional Western Medicine

9. If Can Receive …..Can Give Organs Blood Plasma Transfusions Strong Belief in Western Medicine

10. Risk Factors Language Health Care Provider Assumptions Health Care Provider Biases Health Care Provider Unaware of Cultural Norms / Traditions

11. Cultural Competent Care Utilize professional interpreter Set aside personal bias Respect cultural norms Explore cultural health practices Advocate so as to inform other health care team members and ensure cultural needs are maintained

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