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Medical Ethics in Islam
How do Muslims feel about such issues as euthenasia, organ donation, life support, cloning, infertility treatments, and abortion? What does Islam teach about these issues?

Alcohol in Islam
Why is alcohol forbidden in Islam, and which verses in the Qur'an prohibit its consumption?

Is Smoking Permitted in Islam?
In recent times, as the dangers of tobacco use have come to be proven beyond any doubt, scholars have become more unanimous in pronouncing tobacco use clearly haram (forbidden) to believers. They now use the strongest terms to condemn this habit.

Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Birth
Health care practitioners should be familiar with the customs and needs of new Muslim parents. Here is some basic information regarding Islamic birth rites, circumcision, breastfeeding, and more.

Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Daily Prayers
Advise for health care practitioners concerning their Muslim patients and the daily prayers.

Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Dietary Customs
Basic information about Islamic dietary law, particularly as it concerns health care workers and hospitals.

Health Care for the Muslim Patient: Illness and Death
How health care workers can provide support for sick and dying Muslims: Includes basic information on the Islamic duty to visit the sick, the concept of death in Islam, providing spiritual comfort at the time of death, and burial rites.

Resources for Deaf/Hard of Hearing Muslims
Resources for and about Muslims who are deaf or hard of hearing, including sign language and video sermons.

Resources for Blind/Visually-Impaired Muslims
Resources for and about Muslims who are blind or visually impaired, including famous blind Muslims, Islamic literature in braille, and the use of guide dogs.

Health and Safety of Islamic Fasting
The fast of Ramadan is rigorous, and the Qur'an indicates that those who are ill, pregnant, nursing, or elderly do not have to fast. Always consult with your doctor about the safety of fasting in your situation and health.

Murdered Deaf Student a Muslim
Gallaudet University is a liberal arts college for deaf and hard of hearing students in Washington, DC. In 2001, a murder in the university dorms ended the young life of Benjamin Varner, a Muslim convert who was a student at the school.