Developing A Philosophy Of Healing Using An Islamic Epistemological Framework

Omar Hussain, D.O., Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Stritch School of Medicine, Loyola University
Ahsan M. Arozullah, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Development Medical Sciences-Oncology, Astellas Pharma, Northbrook, IL
Akbar M. Ali, MD, Attending Physician, Division of Hospital Medicine, NorthShore University Health System, Evanston, IL
Umar M. Shakur, DO, Noninvasive Cardiologist & Director of Cardiact Rehab, Sturdy Cardiology Associates, Attleboro, MA
M. Amin Kholwadia, Director of Darul Qasim Institute, Glendale Heights, IL

Medicine and religion utilize internally consistent understandings of key concepts, such as ‘healing’, as philosophical foundations for informing what and who may heal. Shared beliefs in these philosophical understandings arise from underlying medical and religious epistemological frameworks that inform the discovery, development, and incorporation of knowledge. Appreciating differing epistemological frameworks underpinning medical and religious understandings may address apparent conflicts and gaps between medical and religious perspectives on treatment benefits…

More | Download slides

 

“Terrific and very clear presentation”
FC MD Duke University, Josiah C. Trent Professor of Medical Humanities

“I loved your very important presentation! ”
“I want to give more than a Quran… I am going to get this paper to our Muslim Doctors”
Christian Chaplain, SIU Catholic Healthcare

“I think if you were a strong Christian Physician, you would affirm everything you’ve (Umar) said,
that indeed I am a servant of God, I really appreciate what you’ve shared.”

“Many thanks. I feel your talk needs to be presented in many settings where Christians are gathered. It will increase respect for Muslim beliefs and practices.”
JG MD, DMin, President and CEO, Institute for Spirituality and Health at the Texas Medical Center, Houston, TX

“So glad I chose to hear your talk!”
Various attendees

0 0 votes
Article Rating
Subscribe
Notify of
0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x