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Islamic Bioethics and End-Of-Life Healthcare Decisions
A Community Education Workshop

January 24th, 2026
 
This workshop will help fill common knowledge gaps around end-of-life care, advance care planning, and hospice from an Islamic bioethical perspective. Participants will leave with a clearer understanding of how Islamic teachings interface with U.S. healthcare systems and practical tools for informed decision-making.
Key Focus Areas
  • On death & dying: Terminal illness, dying & living wills
  • Do you know: Common knowledge gaps among American Muslims about palliative & hospice care
  • What about Islam: Misperceptions and perceived tensions between end-of-life care and Islamic teachings
  • “Good death”: Ethical and practical frameworks for compassionate care
Abstract

This community education workshop addresses critical knowledge gaps surrounding end-of-life care, advance care planning, and hospice from an Islamic bioethical perspective. Participants will gain a clearer understanding of how Islamic teachings integrate with U.S. healthcare systems and acquire practical tools to make informed, ethical decisions in clinical and personal contexts. The session fosters reflection on moral, cultural, and spiritual considerations at the end of life, providing participants with actionable insights to support patients, families, and healthcare teams.

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