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Islam
Islam is the most recent and fastest growing of the world's three great monotheistic religions (which include Judaism and Christianity). Followers of Islam, called Muslims, are found in many countries around the world. Muslims follow the Qur'an, their sacred text, which they believe to be the final revelation of monotheistic faith as revealed to Muhammad, the last Prophet of Islam. Islam and Disabilities
The following is a beginning list of resources on Islam and disabilities: "Where Do We Go From Here?: Some Steps to Help Make Your Masjid and Community Center More Inclusive" Handout from a workshop on disabilities at the 2009 conference of the Islamic Society of North America Two monographs attempt to help North American health care service providers understand Islam and its relationship to disabilities.
Disability in the Qur'an: The Islamic Alternative to Defining, Viewing, and Relating to Disability Improving Inclusion of Muslims with Disabilities Global Deaf Muslim, working to provide services to the worldwide deaf Muslim community. Muslim Mental Health, promoting research and educational activities, introducing Muslim mental health concepts and advancing culturally sensitive therapeutic approaches. |
