Health Culture In Muslim World

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Health Culture In Muslim World
I. Health Definition

• Dr. Sherine Shawky

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Learning Objectives

• Understand the concept of health for Muslims

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Performance Objectives

• Protect health

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Factors For Survival

• Individual
• Environment
• Balance

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1- Individual

• Development
• Body
• Soul
• Function

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Development

• Fecundation
• Blood clot
• Embryo
• Fetus
• Infant
• Youngster
• Full strength
• Elderly

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Body

• Genes
• Design
• Proportion

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Soul

• No physical appearance
• Proportion

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Function

• Motor
• Sensory
• Capacity
• Power

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2- Environment

• Religious
• Physical
• Behavior
• Socio-demographic and economic
• Community

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ReligiousPillars of Islam

• Shahadah (Declaration of Faith)
• Salat (Prayer)
• Zakat (Alms giving)
• Saum Ramadan (Fasting)
• Hajj (Pilgrimage to Mecca)

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Physical Environment

• Sky
• Sun, Moon, day cycle
• Stars
• Clouds
• Rain

• Atmosphere
• Air
• Wind
• Gases

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Physical Environment (cont.)

• Earth
• Mountains
• Sea
• Land
• Natural resources

• Plants
• Animals
• Birds
• Micro-organisms

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Behavior

• Compassion
• Sympathy
• Chastity
• Courage
• Politeness
• Rationalism

• Veracity
• Honesty
• Mercy
• Patience
• Kindness
• Love

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Socio-demographic and Economic

• Race
• Gender
• Marriage
• Children

• Knowledge
• Productivity
• Money

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Community

• Peace
• Security
• Solidarity

• Cooperation
• Unity
• Perfection

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3- Balance

• Measurement
• Equilibrium

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Balance
Environment
Individual
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Health

• A state in which the individual, and the
  environment remain in proportioned straightened
  equilibrium with respect to themselves and to one
  another

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Conclusion

• Health is a blessing that God has bestowed on
  humans. All efforts should be united and directed
  towards health protection.