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Muslim
Cultural
Awareness
Training
Objective of the Presentation
• This Presentation is for educational/awareness purposes only.
• To facilitate the professionals in meeting with Muslim clients.
• Best Practice Standards when working with Muslim clients.
Mental Health & NZ Muslims• There are approx. 50,000 Muslims in NZ & the number is
growing rapidly.
• The topic of mental health is a huge taboo in Muslim
community.
• The stressors that affect the mental health of NZ Muslims are
quite different for the 1st generation migrants & refugees, 1.5
generation and 2nd generation.
• A vast majority of first generation Muslim migrants have lost
their careers in the move.
• 1.5 generation has a mixed bag of challenges
• 2nd generation is a hybrid generation and they find it difficult to
follow the traditions of their parents.
Internet help
• Recommended Websites:
– http://bayyinah.com/
– http://seekershub.org/
– http://www.nurulilm.com/
– https://www.qibla.com/
Google ???
Religion vs Culture
• What is Muslim culture?
– It is the lifestyle, habits, values, traditions and customs that
people follow in different parts of the Muslim world.
– Muslims from Asia, Africa, Europe and Middle East have
their own particular food, clothing, method of raising
children, wedding celebrations, divorce and funeral
protocols.
– All these cultural norms are guided by the Religious
teachings.
What is the Muslim religion?
• Is it about punishments only?
Hellfire ?
• The example of drink driving
• Guidance for living
• For sound mental health
Muslims are encouraged to:– Be humble to their parents
– For men, to be kind to their wife
– Maintain ties of kinship
– Be helpful to their neighbours
– Be good to the animals
– Take care of the planet, land,
oceans & other resources
– Excel in kindness, generosity,
patience & thankfulness.
– Judge between people with fairness
– Control their anger
– Forgive other people
– Maintain cleanliness
– Practice mindfulness
Five pillars of
Islam
1. Belief
– Muslims believe in one God (Allah) and Muhammad is the messenger of
God.
2. Prayer
– Muslims are required to pray 5 times a day
Five pillars of
Islam continued
3. Fasting
– Month of Ramadan
4. Zakat
– Charity
5. Hajj
– Holy pilgimage
The Six Pillars of Faith
Halal & Wholesome Food
• Nourish the body and soul
• Foods that are forbidden– Pork, ham, bacon and its by products
– Animal that is not slaughtered or kosher
– Gelatine & Rennet (from non halal source)
– Blood and its by products
Rights of Fellow Human
Beings
• Poverty
• Hunger
• Famine
• Drought
Obsessions
• Obsessions are discouraged in Islam
• Addiction Management
• Waste of time
Modesty in Islam
• Dress code for women and men varies from culture to culture
• Wear modest clothing for both men and women
Gender Interaction
• No physical contact between men and women
• Same gender practitioner is preferred by the Muslims
Forbidden in Islam
• Gambling
• Intoxicants
Factors Affecting Muslim
Health
• Terrorism / jihad / the crisis of
ISIS???
• Media representation
• Hijab???
• Lack of employment
• Role reversal
• Parenting challenges
• Environmental conditions
• Isolation
Issues!!!
Issues!!!
Issues!!!
Avoiding Assumptions
• Don’t assume that all Muslims practice their faith equally.
• There is difference between religious practices and cultural
practices.
• Most of the personal and social problems are not because of
practicing according to the religious teachings. These problems
are because of not living according to the religious teachings.
• Bad practice by a few Muslims does not mean that all Muslims
are bad.
One Size Does Not Fit All
• Don’t assume any Muslim’s inappropriate behaviour is due to their
religion, it may be their culture, upbringing or simply their
personality type.
The End
Thank you for your time and patience