by Amin Habib MSc, Hawwa Iqbal BSc , Saad Amer FRCOG, MD | Aug 26, 2020
Abstract Currently, the stance of Islam on the use of different methods of contraception remains unclear amongst most Muslims including physicians as well as couples wishing to use family planning. This uncertainty as well as the confusion caused by conflicting views...
by Nadia Khan, Amer Hamed | Aug 26, 2020
Revalidation was introduced in the UK in 2012 as a process by which all licensed UK doctors demonstrate that they are up to date and fit to practice in their chosen field, and are able to provide a good level of care1. The standards for revalidation reflect the UK...
by Nasir Malim, Aasim I. Padela | Aug 26, 2020
Abstract Best practice policies for the care and treatment of intersex patients, specifically in deciding their gender assignment, are a disputed topic. Analyzing Islamic resources regarding intersex individuals helps inform Islamic bioethical views on the most...
by Mona Saleh M.D, FRCSC and Mohammed Ghaly, Ph.D. | Apr 29, 2020
Abstract The current COVID-19 pandemic has placed overwhelming demands on healthcare systems globally necessitating guidelines for limited resource allocation to be developed. This paper examines the ethics of resource allocation from an Islamic perspective and...
by Dr. Nadia Khan | Apr 29, 2020
Within the Islamic worldview, death is seen as a very natural part of the fragile human experience. It is a certainty that holds deep meaning and implications for how Muslims value and live their lives, and throws the relationship between Creator and His creation into...