Social Worker's Understanding of the Immigrant Muslim Client's Perspective

Abstract

The evolution of social work knowledge, theory, and methods is necessary to be applicable to the multicultural component of the Canadian population. The effectiveness and importance of social work education and practice is largely tied to the ability to provide culturally sensitive service to clients. In this instance, we sought to identify what issues were specific for Muslim clients. Interviews were conducted with 50 Canadian Muslim and non-Muslim social work practitioners who work closely with Muslim clients. Practitioners identified a number of potential cultural factors and social issues that should be taken into consideration when working with Muslim clients.