Islam, End-of-Life and Palliative Care
About The Course
Al Balagh is offering, first of its kind, Islam, End-of-Life and Palliative Care online course to explore contemporary issues related to end-of-life care and palliative care from an Islamic perspective. The course aims to develop your knowledge, skills and confidence to care for Muslim patients with terminal illnesses and their families. It will contribute to and enhance your ability to lead and drive effective care with Muslim patients suffering from advanced diseases.
The course will introduce you to the basic principles of Islamic principles of end-of-life care, as well as discuss the Islamic approach to the emerging field of palliative care. The course will also equip you with essential Islamic rulings related to end-of-life care, such as withdrawing life support, organ donation, and wasiyyah (Islamic Will). Students will learn about psychosocial and family care and the role of Islamic ethics using theory and practical case studies based on the Quran and Sunnah.
The course is designed for a variety of healthcare professionals, counsellors and chaplains involved in primary and secondary care as well as for patients and family members dealing with terminal illnesses. You will develop a more profound knowledge and understanding of the issues within end-of-life care and palliative care, examining the key Islamic, counselling, ethical and social issues and how these translate into practice. This online course allows you to connect your study and professional commitments through a combination of excellent resources and senior lecturers with years of experience in dealing with such cases.
Course Team
Dr Rafaqat Rashid
(Academic Director, Al Balagh Academy, UK)
Shaykh Yunus Dudhwala
(The Chair of the Halal Monitoring Committee ,HMC)
Mufti Muhammad Nurullah Shikder
(Managing Director at Al Huda Shariah Advisory
Services Limited)
Dr Ramy Salah
(MD,Palliative Care Physician,CA)
Dr Hassan Chamsi-Pasha
(MD, FRCP(Lond), FRCP(Glasg), FRCP(Ire), FACC GNP Hospital, Jeddah)
AT A GLANCE
16 Live Online Sessions
Duration : 4+ months
Sundays, 05:00 PM - 06:30 PM (London, UK)
21+ Teaching Hours
Video Recordings Available
Access to Mobile App
Personalised Feedback
Certificate
From £19.99/Month
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Starts on 29th January 2023
Course Fee:
Pay in Full: £99.99 £79.99
(We are providing 15% Early bird offer on this Course)
Pay In 4 Installments: £24.99 £19.99 per month
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AlBalagh Scholarship is available for learners who cannot afford the fee.
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Course Team
Dr Rafaqat Rashid
(Academic Director, Al Balagh Academy, UK)
Mufti Muhammad Nurullah Shikder
(Managing Director at Al Huda Shariah Advisory
Services Limited)
Shaykh Yunus Dudhwala
(The Chair of the Halal Monitoring Committee ,HMC)
Dr Ramy Salah
(MD,Palliative Care Physician,CA)
Dr Hassan Chamsi-Pasha
(MD, FRCP(Lond), FRCP(Glasg), FRCP(Ire), FACC GNP Hospital, Jeddah)
Sessions
1
Introduction to the Course
2
Palliative Care & End of Life Care- Key Definitions and Principles
3
Palliative Care & End of Life Care- Practices and Muslim Experiences
4
The Islamic Perspectives to Sickness and Good Death
5
Islamic Fiqh Academies on End of Life Care- Historical Journey
6
Contemporary Fiqh of End of Life Care: Principles and Application
7
Islamic Framework and Clinical Pathways for End-Of-Life and Palliative Care
8
Palliative Care: Islamic Perspective- Case Studies
9
End-of-Life Counselling- Case Studies I (Children)
10
End-of-Life Counselling- Case Studies II (Adults)
11
Diagnosing Death, Death Rituals and Donating Organs
12
Grief and Bereavement (Part I) (Children)
13
Grief and Bereavement (Part II) (Adults)
14
Islamic Will and Wasiyyah
15
Future Developments in Palliative Care for Muslims- Open Q&A
16
From Theory to Action: Islamic Concepts to Muslim Practices Surrounding Death
Course Overview
The course intends to guide you to use your communication skills effectively to provide comfort and relief to Muslim patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families. It will also explore the support provided to terminal patients of different ages such as children, youth, aged, patients suffering from advanced cancer, dementia, and neurological, lung & other advanced heart diseases.
Students will learn how to handle the final moments of death, especially when the patient is Muslim, and what one should do when the soul departs from this world from an Islamic perspective. Furthermore, we will discuss the Islamic rulings related to grief and bereavement and Islamic laws related to Wasiyya (Islamic will), helping you guide the Muslim patients and their families to prepare their wills. Case studies based on real-life experiences will be covered to improve your practical skills that can be implemented in real-life scenarios.
The course is suitable for healthcare professionals working with patients with advanced illnesses, chaplains, nurses, Imams, social workers, counsellors and family elders. The course is also aimed at health professionals who work with children and young people with life-limiting or life-threatening conditions.
Key Objectives
The key objectives of this course are to:
- Develop an ability to understand the Islamic principles and practices of end-of-life care and palliative care.
- Examine the various common situations faced by Muslim practitioners, patients and their families.
- Evaluate the critical issues arising from providing end-of-life care to terminal patients of different ages such as children, youth, aged, patients suffering from advanced cancer, dementia, and neurological, lung & other advanced heart diseases.
- Explore the key Islamic rulings related to end-of-life care, withdrawal life support, and preparation for the time of death.
- Provide emotional support in grief and bereavement to the families and patients based on the Quran and Sunnah.
Learning Outcomes
After completing the course, the students will be able to:
- Understand Islamic principles and practices of Islamic palliative care in a contemporary clinical context.
- Provide support to Muslim patients with life-limiting illnesses and their families based on the Qur’an and Sunnah.
- Differentiate between the effective comfort care for Muslim patients of different age groups suffering from terminal illnesses and severe diseases.
- Help the patients and families to prepare Islamic will, take an informed decision regarding end-of-life care, like withdrawing life support, organ donation and DNR (Do-not-resuscitate order).
- Compare and analyse Islamic and Western perspectives on grief and bereavement and the emotional support rendered to the families.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Al Balagh courses recognised or accredited?
Al Balagh courses do not provide an externally accredited or recognised qualification. Our own expert team works at the course content. With over 5000+ learners, we are continuously growing and our vision is to make Al Balagh qualifications renowned worldwide through our expert team, without seeking formal accreditation or recognition from external institutional bodies.
How is this online course structured?
Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
When will I have access to the online course material?
Upon successful enrollment, you will get access to myAlBalagh (our online learning portal) within 24 hours.
Will I get notification for live sessions?
All students will receive notification for their course live sessions via email and/or course WhatsApp group. You may also check the Course Schedule tab on your dashboard after logging in on our website or Mobile App.
Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
We always encourage attending live sessions among students, but it is not compulsory for technical course progress of the students.
I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
If you are unable to attend a live session or have missed it, you can view recorded sessions on your course dashboard. You can access all the completed Recordings, PPT and assessments anytime.
Can I download the recordings and watch it offline?
You can download recordings and PPT of the course sessions from the myAlBalagh mobile App for all the enrolled courses.The recordings will be available for students after 48 hours of the live session.
Do I get marks for watching course recordings and presentations?
There are no additional marks for watching the course recordings. Only the module Assessments and the final exam add up to the final score.You can check the individual scores of your Assessments under the Progress tab of myAlBalagh.
I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
You can discuss your doubts via Course WhatsApp Group dedicated for student discussion or access the Discussion Board on myAlBalagh. It is a platform for you to ask questions, discuss and get your doubts cleared.
When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a Graded And Timed Exam.
How do I interact with my classmates?
You can interact with your classmates on our Whatsapp Group exclusive for the course students. Furthermore, you can use the Discussion Board to connect with other course students as well.
How long will I have access to the online course?
You will have access to the online course content for up to 2 years. If you want lifetime access, contact our admin team via Email at [email protected].
I am facing trouble signing into the “myAlBalagh” Online Student portal. What should I do?
In case you find any trouble accessing your account, then please contact us immediately. Our dedicated support team will ensure that your problem gets resolved at the earliest.
How can I apply for the Al Balagh Scholarship?
Al Balagh Academy values seekers of knowledge more than anything. Please visit here to apply for a scholarship. Our team will assess your application and respond in 2-3 working days.
Are Al Balagh courses recognised or accredited?
Al Balagh courses do not provide an externally accredited or recognised qualification. Our own expert team works at the course content. With over 5000+ learners, we are continuously growing and our vision is to make Al Balagh qualifications renowned worldwide through our expert team, without seeking formal accreditation or recognition from external institutional bodies.
How is this online course structured?
Our online course comprises live interactive online sessions, pre-recorded videos, online course material that include, presentations, reading material & online learning activities. Students may ask questions and get their doubts cleared from their respective lecturers, if any. Our dedicated academic support team will assist you as required.
When will I have access to the online course material?
Upon successful enrollment, you will get access to myAlBalagh (our online learning portal) within 24 hours.
Will I get notification for live sessions?
All students will receive notification for their course live sessions via email and/or course WhatsApp group. You may also check the Course Schedule tab on your dashboard after logging in on our website or Mobile App.
Is it mandatory to attend live sessions?
We always encourage attending live sessions among students, but it is not compulsory for technical course progress of the students.
I missed a live session. Can I get the video recordings?
If you are unable to attend a live session or have missed it, you can view recorded sessions on your course dashboard. You can access all the completed Recordings, PPT and assessments anytime.
Can I download the recordings and watch it offline?
You can download recordings and PPT of the course sessions from the myAlBalagh mobile App for all the enrolled courses.The recordings will be available for students after 48 hours of the live session.
Do I get marks for watching course recordings and presentations?
There are no additional marks for watching the course recordings. Only the module Assessments and the final exam add up to the final score.You can check the individual scores of your Assessments under the Progress tab of myAlBalagh.
I have doubts but I cannot attend the live session. Any other way to ask my questions?
You can discuss your doubts via Course WhatsApp Group dedicated for student discussion or access the Discussion Board on myAlBalagh. It is a platform for you to ask questions, discuss and get your doubts cleared.
When will the final exam be held?
The Final Exam will be held at the end of the course and will be a Graded And Timed Exam.
How do I interact with my classmates?
You can interact with your classmates on our Whatsapp Group exclusive for the course students. Furthermore, you can use the Discussion Board to connect with other course students as well.
How long will I have access to the online course?
You will have access to the online course content for up to 2 years. If you want lifetime access, contact our admin team via Email at [email protected].
I am facing trouble signing into the “myAlBalagh” Online Student portal. What should I do?
In case you find any trouble accessing your account, then please contact us immediately. Our dedicated support team will ensure that your problem gets resolved at the earliest.
How can I apply for the Al Balagh Scholarship?
Al Balagh Academy values seekers of knowledge more than anything. Please visit here to apply for a scholarship. Our team will assess your application and respond in 2-3 working days.