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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 Google ??? • Recommended Websites: – – – – http://bayyinah.com/ http://seekershub.org/ http://www.nurulilm.com/ https://www.qibla.com/ 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 • • Parenting challenges • Terrorism / jihad / the crisis of ISIS??? Media representation • Environmental conditions • Hijab??? • Isolation • Lack of employment • Role reversal 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