Taking a converging approach to health, religion and ethics in order to connect you to appropriate resources.
The Muslim Health Ethics Project is a space where Muslims who identify as women or marginalized gender identities can safely and anonymously ask questions about their medical dilemmas and unique concerns as they relate to Islam and health/healthcare.
Once responses are received, our multidisciplinary team will collaborate to provide evidence-based resources. Our team is composed of experts in Islamic studies, bioethics, and medicine including OB/GYN, pediatrics, family medicine, palliative care, and oncology. The resources provided to respondents will be shared on our website as a framework that will be accessible to the community.
Possible Questions
What birth control options are consistent with Islamic beliefs?
Is organ donation encouraged for Muslims?
Is fasting while pregnant a good idea?
In Islamic belief, who can make medical decisions for someone?
Why Engage With MHEP?
A Research Project:
Our Mission
The primary goal of this project is to connect you to relevant resources, and provide a path to answers for your medical/ethical/religious questions!
The Muslim Health Ethics Project provides evidence-based resources through our multidisciplinary team of experts in Islamic studies, bioethics, and medicine. Our ultimate goal is to offer a reliable tool to support Muslim women and Muslims who identify as marginalized gender identities in their medical decision-making processes.
