| Edition |
New edition. |
| Description |
1 online resource (1 PDF (xxiv, 309 pages)) |
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text file |
| Series |
UPCC book collections on Project MUSE.
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| Note |
Issued as part of UPCC book collections on Project MUSE. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-296) and index. |
| Contents |
Seeking for knowledge -- Preventive medicine -- Curative medicine -- Health policies -- Research and development -- Spiritual health -- Public health issues -- Necessity dictates exception -- Muslims and the practice of medicine -- Conclusion. |
| Summary |
It is the aim of this book while clarifying doubts and misconceptions, to provide a thorough reappraisal of the intellectual and rich cultural heritage of Islam with regards to the principles and practice of medicine and its representation to the world in the language of today. In nine chapters a range of topics are discussed including: The Promotion of Medical Education and Health Services; Personal and Environmental Hygiene; Circumcision; Manners of Eating; Social and Mental Heath; Curative Medicine; The Provision of Adequate and Potable Water; Magic, Witchcraft, Enchantments and Charms; Euthanasia; Suicide; The Rehabilitation of the Sick and the Needy; The Source of Human Creation; Sex Differentiation and Determination; Healing through Miracles; Magic and Soothsaying; HIV Infection and AIDS; Abortion; Females in Medical Practice; and The Challenges of Modem Medicine to Muslims. |
| Local Note |
eBooks on EBSCOhost EBSCO eBook Subscription Academic Collection - North America |
| Subject |
Medicine, Preventive -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Medicine, Preventive. |
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Islam. |
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Spiritual healing -- Islam.
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Spiritual healing -- Islam. |
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Health -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Health -- Religious aspects -- Islam. |
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Medicine -- Religious aspects -- Islam.
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Medicine -- Religious aspects -- Islam. |
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Medicine in the Qurʼan.
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Medicine in the Qurʼan. |
| Genre/Form |
Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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Electronic books.
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| Added Author |
Project Muse, distributor.
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Project Muse.
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| Other Form: |
Print version: 9788431143 9789788431145 |
| ISBN |
9789788431503 |
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978843150X |
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9789788431145 |
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9788431143 |
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