Imams Of Mosques Research Articles

Employment of Friday preachers for persuasive influence methods A survey of the Friday sermon

The study aimed to know the Jordanian Friday preachers’ employment of persuasive influence methods in the Friday sermon, and the researcher used the descriptive survey method on a study population represented by the Jordanian mosque preachers affiliated with the Ministry of Endowments, Affairs and Islamic Sanctuaries, who numbered (2035) orators from the official imams of mosques at the time of the study, with a regular random sample. Its amount is (824) orator. The study concluded that the Jordanian Friday preachers use persuasive influence methods in a balanced manner while delivering the sermon, and that they use persuasive influence methods because they enable them to influence the recipient’s demand for obedience in a balanced and reassuring manner, and that the most prominent method preferred by Friday preachers is the method of carrot, and that the method of assigning information to sources Trusted by the public is one of the most important motives for using persuasive influence methods. It has been proven that there are statistically significant differences in the degree to which persuasive influence methods were used during Friday sermon, according to different years of experience, in favor of from 5 years to less than 10 years. Keywords: Friday sermons, methods of influence, encouragement, balance, rhetoric.

ڈاکٹر مسعود احمد (متوفی ۲۰۰۸ء) کے رسائل ( انٹرنیشنل سیریز)کا تعارف وتجزیہ

Islam is a complete code of life, which provides solutions to the spiritual and material problems of both individual and collective lives of man. In the teachings of Islam, there are no separate standards of religion and the worldly affairs. There is no dual concept of education of schools, madrassas and mosques, but now-a-days these two fields are considered separately, which in itself leads to two extremes. There are very few scholars who have presented the concept of their integration, and presented a practical model themselves. One of these personalities is the name of Dr. Masood Ahmed (deceased: 2008) who was a master of both religious and worldly sciences. He was the luminary of a scholarly family as his father was associated with the profession of imam of Delhi's Jama Masjid, but he did his doctorate from a university along with traditional religious education, He was an imam of mosque as well as a professor in the college. He also remained a professor and trained people all his life. The article under review is a witness of his comprehensive style of personality. He conveyed the rules of religion to the people in the light of Quran and Sunnah. The focus of his teachings was the reformation of life matters.

Nagari Government's Efforts to Develop Religious Activities through Community Organizations

The main problem in this thesis is the decline in religious activities in Nagari Salayo Tanang Bukit Sileh, this is caused by several factors such as the lack of role of the nagari government in providing assistance to community related to religious activities, the lack of prayer congregations in mosques or prayer rooms, where people die is more likely to be old people or certain people inside the care of the body starts from cutting the shroud, washing the body, accompanies, prays for and buries the body, when praying for the body using mosques or prayer rooms, the influence of technology such as cellphones or cellphones which gives addiction to its users. The type of research that the author uses is Field Research or field research. The data collection techniques that the author uses are through interviews and documentation. Data management is carried out descriptively qualitatively, then described and classified aspects of the problem contained in the research and explained in effective sentences. Based on the research that the author has conducted in Nagari Salayo Tanang Bukit Sileh, it can be concluded that, the efforts of the Government of Nagari Salayo Tanang Bukit Sileh in developing religious activities through community organizations (case study in Nagari Salayo Tanang Bukit Sileh) involve Nagari elements such as Alim Ulama, Niniak Mamak , Cadiak Pandai and Community Figure. There are other strategies implemented by the Nagari Salayo Tanang Bukit Sileh Government, such as; providing incentives to MDA teachers, Mosque Imams and Gharim, organizing funeral services and training mosque imams. The religious programs at LPTQ are the development of religious activities such as the practice of holding corpses, sermon training, mentoring for MDA teachers, Gharim and mosque imams, training for preachers.

NENA OZO WA'U TRADITION ON THE EVENT OF DEATH (Ethnographic Study of the Bhoanawa Muslim Community in Rukun Lima Village, Ende Selatan District) Ende Regency)

The aim of this research is to determine the series of processes of the nena ozo wa'u tradition (death delivery) in the Bhoanawa Muslim community and to find out the meaning of the nena ozo wa'u tradition (death event) in the Bhoanawa Muslim community. The method in this research is the qualitative with observation, interview and documentation collection techniques. The results showed that the series of nena ozo wa'u events occurred on the third day after the day of death. The initial preparations for the bereaved family invited the Embu ka, religious leaders (mosque imams), funeral directors as well as family and neighbors. Before carrying out the nena ozo wa'u tradition, the event was preceded by a tahlilan prayer. Prayers are offered for the smooth passage and safety of the soul of the deceased to the afterlife. After the tahlilan prayer is over, the next event is nena ozo wa'u (preparing the equipment that must be taken out). The equipment was delivered to the house of the mosque imam and to the three houses of the caretaker or person who washed the body. 1). Firstly, the mothers who attended the event, began to select and separate the equipment sent by Ka embu such as sarongs (textiles), rice, detergent, bath soap, toothpaste, vegetables, fruit and other equipment available depending on the intentions and sincerity of the bereaved family. 2), sent four people to take them to the house of the mosque imam and the three houses of the caretaker of the body. 3). distributed to families, existing equipment including valuables, clothing or used items left by the deceased/deceased are distributed to families or people in need. The meanings contained in the nena ozo wa'u tradition include religious meaning, the meaning of friendship/brotherhood and the meaning of sharing.

Of duty and diaspora: (Re)negotiating the intergenerational contract in South Asian Muslim families

In recent years, there has been exponential growth in the South Asian Muslim population in the United States. This demographic trend, along with a rapidly aging North American population, implies that very soon, a significant proportion of U.S. adults 65 years and older will identify as South Asian Muslim. Moreover, more than one-half of Muslims (57%) live in a multi-person/multi-generation household where all members identify as Muslim. Despite this evidence, limited research exists on the dynamics of multigenerational living in aging South Asian Muslim households, particularly around intergenerational support exchanges and the nature and strength of affectual bonds between generations. Additionally, research suggests that espoused within internalized cultural norms around filial obligation and duty, kinwork in South Asian families remains highly gendered. Less is known, however, about the gendered nature of kinwork in immigrant South Asian Muslim families. Based on 30 in-depth narrative interviews with three generations of South Asian Muslim women living in the U.S., this paper addresses these gaps, specifically focusing on intersections of faith, culture, gender, age, immigrant status, and age at migration. The findings from this study point to a renegotiation of the intergenerational contract, wherein care and support for a parent or grandparent were understood and enacted within the framework of an overarching Muslim identity, while simultaneously, for their older relatives, it was reinterpreted within shifting local and global realities such as the increasing participation of the middle generation, the daughters and daughters-in-law, in the paid workforce. In addition to providing insights into ethnic and religious-oriented experiences of aging and care, these findings may help inform policymakers and stakeholders (e.g., community service providers and faith leaders such as imams of mosques, researchers, and family members) in culturally congruent ways to support the health and well-being of aging South Asian Muslim families.

Pendidikan Agama Berbasis Budaya Lokal Papua Suku Kokoda Di Maibo Kabupaten Sorong Dalam Pengenalan Nilai-Nilai Agama Pada Anak


 The purpose of this research is; firstly, analyzing and describing forms of local culture-based religious education conducted by the Kokoda Tribe, secondly describing the roles of parents, tribal chiefs and mosque imams in designing forms of religious education with a cultural basis and thirdly, analyzing and describing the challenges and opportunities for Kokoda children's religious education. This research is a qualitative descriptive study that aims to provide a real picture of religious education in the Kokoda tribe in Maibo. The data collection process uses in-depth interviews, documentation, and observation. The research results show that; first, the form of religious education of the Kokoda Tribe through the Syawat Tale tradition which contains stories of the Prophets and Apostles. Second, the role of parents and tribal chiefs in designing forms of religious education by upholding personal communication as a form of ethics and manners in interacting with tribal chiefs or people who are elder and respected. Third, the challenge for Kokoda's children's religious education is that there are no proper learning facilities available

Management of Masjidku Makmur Program at Yayasan Masjid Nusantara Bandung

This research is motivated by the management of the mosque, which the Nusantara Mosque Foundation carries out. The Nusantara Mosque Foundation chose to focus on building civilization through the mosque through the My Mosque Prosperous Program. This study aims to find out how the Bandung Nusantara Mosque Foundation manages the Masjidku Makmur program. This study uses a qualitative method. The results showed that the management of the Masjidku Makmur program carried out by the Masjid Nusantara Bandung Foundation cannot be separated from the four management functions, better known as Planning, Organizing, Actuating, and Controlling (POAC). This article finds that the Nusantara Mosque Foundation has four programs or activities to prosper mosques. The four activities or programs are mosque management training, funeral management training, Nusantara mosque bulletins, and Hari Raya Allowances (THR) to marbots and mosque imams.

EKSISTENSI METODE JIBRIL DALAM BINA BACA AL-QUR’AN SANTRI

The Qur'an is the word of Allah, which was revealed to the Prophet Muhammad through the Angel Gabriel, which is written in the Mushaf and reached us by oral route, was read by him to his companions, and continues to us in a mutawatir way, reading it is worship. which begins with Surah-Fatihah and ends with Surah an-Nas. Al-Qur’an is a holy book for Muslims all over the world, as well as a guide for all mankind. Whoever speaks with the Qur'an, then he speaks the truth. So whoever turns away from the Qur'an, and turns to other directions, he will surely go astray. Gabriel's method is needed to accelerate the process of learning to read the Qur’an correctly, tajwid and fulfill other reading rules. The biggest problem for Muslims is precisely their inability to read the Qur’an correctly. sadly, this figure reaches 65% of the population of Indonesian Muslims. Jibril's method helps provide solutions to these problems, practical, effective and accurate. Especially when we are dealing with Imams of Mosques and Mushollas, who are not able to read the Qur'an properly and correctly.
 Keywords: Al-Qur’an, Method Jibril, Santri

Building a Mosque's Competitive Advantage through the Management of Imams of Mosque

Like business enterprises, mosques and other nonprofit organizations also need to have a vital source of competitive advantage to increase their worshippers' uniqueness and attractiveness. If it can be adequately managed, imam masjid can be one of the uniqueness and continuing excellence for the mosque. One of the best practices in managing mosque’ imams as a competitive advantage is Masjid Raya Hubbul Wathan Islamic Center in West Nusa Tenggara. This research examines differentiation strategies in managing imams at Masjid Raya Hubbul Wathan Islamic Center in West Nusa Tenggara and how imams in the mosque can be a source of sustainable excellence and not only temporary. This research was conducted using qualitative methods with a case study approach. The collected data is analyzed descriptively based on the theory of competitive advantage, differentiation, and the VRIO framework. Among the critical findings in this study is the differentiation strategy in the management of imams at Masjid Raya Hubbul Wathan Islamic Center in West Nusa Tenggara carried out by: (1) the existence of a measurable and selective imam recruitment process; (2) the availability of competent priests with extensive and varied numbers; (3) involvement of international priests; and (4) the existence of a system of appreciation, improvement, empowerment of good mosque imams.

CONGREGATIONAL RELIGIOUS PRAYERS AMID COVID-19 AND PANDEMIC SPREAD – EVIDENCE FROM SOUTHERN PUNJAB, PAKISTAN

Purpose of the study: This study explored how opening up mosques amid the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the spread chances of disease and estimated how many individuals, attending mosques post-pandemic had experienced COVID-19 related symptoms in the study area. Furthermore, it evaluated how successful were the governmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for attending congregational prayers in protecting masses against the pandemic in its three dimensions 1) citizens’ following SOPs themselves in mosques, 2) implementation of mosque and prayer guidelines by mosques committee and 3) imams’ contribution in mobilizing the society against the pandemic.
 Methodology: Data were collected from 800 respondents between the ages of 18 to 50 years who were going to the mosques regularly during the lockdown using a purposive sampling technique. Descriptive statistics like frequencies and percentages were calculated. The 15 items self-constructed, a piloted questionnaire related to COVID-19 SOPs was used in the current study.
 Main Findings: The study’s findings revealed that religious gatherings played a vital role in COVID-19 spread as 66.25% sample that was attending communal prayers at mosques felt that they may have contracted COVID-19 symptoms because of offering prayers in the mosque. Further, evaluation of anti-COVID-19 policy measures namely degree of implementation for citizen SOPs in the mosque by people themselves, degree of implementation for prayers’ SOPs as per governmental announcement by the mosque committee, and imam’s mobilization against the pandemic as per the perception of the sample of people going to mosque post-pandemic were also found to be of the medium level at best.
 Applications of this study: The study gave an idea of whether the allowance of communal religious gathering with some anti-COVID guidelines as in the case of Pakistan a useful policy. It provided a useful framework for the evaluation of governmental covid-19 policies (SOPs). Finally, this study could also be useful to know the public response to SOPs and need of community stakeholders like Islamic Mosque imams in policy implementation on the grass-root level during the covid-19 pandemic.
 Novelty/Originality of this study: The study’s uniqueness is evaluation of success or failure of anti-COVID measures announced by the government to implement and monitor by the mosque committee. It measures how effective were local mosque imams in mobilizing people against the pandemic– an indeed missed out institutional means in policy debate of fight against the pandemic and creating awareness.

Polygamy As a Form of Marriage: Based on Sociological Research

Polygamy as a form of marriage is, as a rule, more common in Arab and Muslim countries than in Russia. The desire of modern Russian men to commit polygamy can be interpreted as a consequence of the improvement in their material condition, which makes possible to support two or more wives and their children, while at the same time not taking into consideration the moral side of the issue that it is necessary to devote the same amount of time to all wives, to solve family problems if necessary, and to raise children. Despite the fact that the Quran says that it is better to take divorced and single mothers as the second and the third wives to support them, modern men are not guided by moral and religious principles, but rather by the desire to have a younger wife. This article presents the results of sociological research, both quantitative and qualitative. As a quantitative study, we conducted a pilot survey of Muslim women in the Republic of Tatarstan, which revealed some trends in the socialization of Muslims in Russian society. Further, a number of qualitative studies were conducted in order to study the Muslim environment in more depth: in-depth interviews with Russian Muslim women, as well as semi-structured interviews with imams of mosques. The results of the research made it possible to create a typology of polygamous families: — a Man with a good financial situation, in some cases having a high status in society, which can allow him to support several wives and their children, creates a marriage with several wives. In this type, family members are not always practicing Muslims, most often they are ethnic Muslims. — Male migrants, more often coming from CIS countries, less often from Arab countries, leave their wives and children, come to work in Russia and create new families. However, for such wives from Russia, there is no guarantee that the husband will not leave for his homeland and will not return. — A man who belongs to non-traditional religious movements, where it is possible without observing the necessary conditions to conduct the nikah rite with a woman from the same ”group” that shares his ”religious” views, including without notification, permission of the first wife. More often, this is a man who does not have the financial ability to support several wives.
 Keywords: polygamy, polygamous family, Muslim women, Muslim, Islam

Congregational Religious Prayers Amid COVID-19 and Pandemic Spread – Evidence From Southern Punjab, Pakistan

Purpose of the study: This study explored how opening up mosques amid the COVID-19 pandemic may have increased the spread chances of disease and estimated how many individuals, attending mosques post-pandemic had experiencedCOVID-19 related symptoms in the study area. Furthermore, it evaluated how successful were the governmental Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for attending congregational prayers in protecting masses against the pandemic in its three dimensions 1) citizens’ following SOPs themselves in mosques, 2) implementation of mosque and prayer guidelines by mosques committee and 3) imams’ contribution in mobilizing the society against the pandemic. Methodology: Data were collected from 800 respondents between the ages of 18 to 50 years who were going to the mosques regularly during the lockdown using a purposive sampling technique. Descriptive statistics like frequencies and percentages were calculated. The 15 items self-constructed, a piloted questionnaire related to COVID-19 SOPs was used in the current study. Main Findings: The study’s findings revealed that religious gatherings played a vital role in COVID-19 spread as 66.25% sample that was attending communal prayers at mosques felt that they may have contracted COVID-19 symptoms because of offering prayers in the mosque. Further, evaluation of anti-COVID-19 policy measures namely degree of implementation for citizen SOPs in the mosque by people themselves, degree of implementation for prayers’ SOPs as per governmental announcement by the mosque committee, and imam’s mobilization against the pandemic as per the perception of the sample of people going to mosque post-pandemic were also found to be of the medium level at best. Applications of this study: The study gave an idea of whether the allowance of communal religious gathering with some anti-COVID guidelines as in the case of Pakistan a useful policy. It provided a useful framework for the evaluation of governmental covid-19 policies (SOPs). Finally, this study could also be useful to know the public response to SOPs and need of community stakeholders like Islamic Mosque imams in policy implementation on the grass-root level during the covid-19 pandemic. Novelty/Originality of this study: The study’s uniqueness is evaluation of success or failure of anti-COVID measures announced by the government to implement and monitor by the mosque committee. It measures how effective were local mosque imams in mobilizing people against the pandemic– an indeed missed out institutional means in policy debate of fight against the pandemic and creating awareness.

INFORMATION ASPECT OF THE FORMATION OF THE ANTI-TERRORIST EURASIAN SPACE

The article deals with the problem of completeness of information on measures to counter terrorism and extremism taken by the labor-surplus states of Central Asia. With the help of some former labor migrants, a new model of terrorism (IS 2.0) is being developed based on the use of pendulum migration of radical Islamists to the countries of Central Asia and Russia, such Islamists serve as the core of various extremist organizations. A serious problem for the Russian experts is that none of the countries (Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan or Uzbekistan) sending labor migrants to Russia publishes complex information each country publishes mainly statistical or regulatory information or news. For example, not all official documents are available in Tajikistan or Uzbekistan and it is difficult to obtain official statistics in Uzbekistan or Kyrgyzstan. Nevertheless, the analysis of the disparate experience of the three countries, among which we can highlight the purposeful work with labor migrants carried out by the representative offices of the Republic of Tajikistan abroad the courses for imams of mosques and clerics on the prevention of radicalization of the population organized by the State Commission for religious affairs of the Kyrgyz Republic and the system of social rehabilitation of repentant extremists in Uzbekistan prove the need for relevant information in a certain standardized form. The main sources of information used in the article are documents of the UN, the CIS Anti-Terrorist Center, speeches of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan containing statistical information, news information from the websites of the special services of the Kyrgyz Republic and legal documents of Uzbekistan. The article substantiates the conclusion about the need to highlight the information aspect in the formation of the anti-terrorist Eurasian space, the relevance of which was discussed at the Council of the CSTO Parliamentary Assembly in May 2019.

Islam among the Turkmen of Stavtopol Krai and Astrakhan Oblast.

The article is devoted to the role of Islam in culture and social life of the Turkmen of southern Russia. The study is based on the author's field materials collected in 2007–2015 in the Stavropol and Astrakhan Regions. The ethnic group of the Russian Turkmen was formed in the XVII–XIX centuries and currently counts about 17,000 people. The Turkmen are Sunni Muslims, most of their customs and rituals are associated with Muslim prayers and symbolism. At the same time, the Turkmen are not among the zealous Muslims, in their spiritual culture there are folk customs and beliefs that are very superficially associated with Islam. In the Soviet period, the Russian Turkmen maintained their religion, secretly carried out Islamic rites and rules, despite the anti-religious state policy. Currently, the religiousness of the Turkmen varies greatly, but almost all families hold major religious ceremonies. Mosques play the role of community centers, social life in the Turkmen settlements is closely intertwined with religious life, and the mullahs are local leaders and take part in self-government bodies. Propaganda of fundamentalist Islam has not bypassed the Turkmen, as many regions of the North Caucasus. A peculiar situation has developed: young people have become involved in religion much more than old honored people, educated in the Soviet ideals. Residents of the Turkmen settlements and imams of mosques are trying to resist the spread of fundamentalist ideas. The situation is particularly difficult in the Stavropol Territory; so the regional administration is trying to control any cultural and religious activities on the ground, sometimes suspecting “Wahhabi sentiments” among quite loyal citizens, such as the Turkmen. It is important that the Turkmen are almost the only people of this region who, traditionally practicing Islam, retain complete loyalty to the Russian population and the Russian state

Environmental Conservation of Muslim Minorities in Raja Ampat: Sasi, Mosque and Customs

The form of symbolic understanding of religion and the rules reflected in symbols for their own circles. Three terms used in this research are sasi, custom, and conservation. Sasi is a practice of adaptation to the nature that is run as part of interaction between Raja Ampat society and their environment. This qualitative research using in-depth interviews and non-participant observations were employ to assits the data collection. Interviews were conducted on a series of subjects consisting of Muslim community leaders, mosque imams, mosque administrators, village heads, members of political parties, and district governments in Raja Ampat Regency, West Papua Indonesia. Meanwhile, the observations were carried out in several opening and closing activities and attending several deliberations in mosques. The study lasted for six months, starting from April to October 2014. To meet the objective of data triangulation, the time was extended until December 2014. This study also conducting directed discussions with experts and researchers in the college environment as much as three series. The series of discussions involved experts from the Polytechnic of Maritime and Fisheries, State Islamic High School (STAIN) Sorong, and Muhammadiyah University of Sorong. These three forms were repeated and also with sufficient frequency to ensure the reliability and accuracy of data already obtained. This article shows that there is a dynamicization between religious practices and more technical applications in the form of environmental conservation, thus giving birth to sasimosque which has uniqueness in vernacular architectural design as well as an institution to leads the native ritual. In the end this study also found Sasi Mosque serve as institutions to support the preserving of the environment.

Domestic Violence against Women in Union Council Watala, District Bhimber Azad Kashmir


 
 
 The study conducted in union council Watala, distract Bhimber of Azad Kashmir to probe out domestic violence against women. The main objective of the study was to find out prevalence of domestic violence with reference to dowry. The data was collected from N=379 respondents from three selected villages on proportionate sampling procedure. The data was analyzed by simple percentages and frequencies, while to see association between dowry and domestic violence chi-square statistics was used. The study found a significant and positive association of dowry is the root cause of domestic violence, women commit suicide as a solution to dowry related domestic violence, dowry causes economic problems for the family of bride, your family arranged your entire dowry easily, dowry is demanded by the groom family, dowry system helps bride to adjust in new family and total value of the dowry is very less than women’s share in family property. Awareness campaign should be launched against dowry in the media, imams of mosques should focus on this issue in their Friday sermons, share in parent property inheritance should be given to women to enhance their status in the in laws are some of the suggestions on the basis of study findings.
 
 

الأحکام المتعلقة بإمام الصلاة الرّاتب دراسة فقهیّة

ملخص البحث يدور هذا البحث حول بيان الأحکام المتعلقة بإمام الصلاة الراتب ، وترجع أهميته إلى أنه يتعلق بجانب مهم وهو إمامة الصلاة التي هي أحد أرکان الإسلام ، وهو يهدف إلى بيان من له حق تولية أئمة المساجد ، ومن يصلح لتولي هذه المهمة ، والأحکام التي يختص بها الإمام المنصب من قبل الحاکم ونحوه في نفسه ومکانه ؛ وذلک من أجل المساهمة في الحد من تجرأ الکثيرين في التعدي على حقوق الأئمة المنصبين للإمامة ، وقد تناول الفقهاء أحکام إمام الصلاة الراتب بطريقة مفرقة في کتبهم ، وقد رأيت أن أکتب هذا البحث ، وهو بعنوان : الأحکام المتعلقة بإمام الصلاة الراتب دراسة فقهية ؛ ليجمع شتاتها ، ويزيل غموضها ، ويبين أحکام إمام الصلاة الراتب ، وحقوقه في نفسه ومکانه ، وذلک من خلال تتبع واستقراء أقوال الفقهاء المعتبرين ، وأدلتهم في المسائل محل البحث ، وتحليلها ، وقد خلص هذه البحث إلى أن تولية إمامة المساجد العظام ونحوها حق لولي الأمر أو نائبه ، وأنه يشترط فيمن ينصب إماما راتبا بعض الضوابط التي لابد من توفرها ، بالإضافة أن الإمام الراتب له بعض الأمور التي يختص بها في نفسه ومکانه . الکلمات المفتاحية : الإمام الراتب ، المنصب ، تولية أئمة المساجد ، التعدي ، المساجد العظام ، ولي الأمر ، الضوابط. Abstract This paper discusses the rulings that govern the imamate of the prayer which is one of the pillars of Islam. It aims to identify the eligibility conditions governing the appointment of the imam leading the prayer in congregation in mosques. It states the qualities the appointed imams should have in order to avoid any undue infringement on this profession. Various religious scholars have previously dealt with this matter but in brief and divergent manner. This research concludes that the appointment of the imams of mosques should be restricted only to the ruler or his deputy; prospective imams should met certain criteria, while there are some qualities that the appointed imam should be identified with. Key words:The appointed imam, the appointed, Recruiting the imams of mosques, Attacking imams, Big mosques, The ruler, Canons.

Amulet & Health

Amulet use is global but it is more prevalent in SEA. Use of amulet in Bangladesh is quite common as well. In case of children it is being used for protecting children from all types of diseases & from all danger. The study was done in Community Based Medical College Hospital Bangladesh Pediatric ward in the month of 5th January, 15 to 8th January 15. It was a cross sectional descriptive type of study. Study population 82 admitted children age between six months to sixty months, average ±18.37 months. Amulets were found in 29.26%, Male 62.50%, female 37.50%. Average cost involvement $1.5 for each amulet. Most of the respondent mother were literate but from low socioeconomic condition. Cause of using amulet mostly, to protect child from diseases & from all dangers according to respondent mother. Amulets were given by grand father or mother, Imam of mosque or by Kabiraj. In response to a question whether it is really protective to child or not, about 40% told that it is effective & the others were not sure or reluctant to pass any comment.
 CBMJ 2017 July: Vol. 06 No. 02 P: 03-05

The effect of voice hygiene advices on Imams\u2019 voice during Ramadan

BackgroundProfessional voice users are a group of people using their voice for earning of their income. One such important profession is that of the Imams of mosques who excessively recite Quran, especially during Ramadan. This excessive reciting during Ramadan puts them in a great risk for vocal problems. The Imams need an assessment and management for their voice to protect them from the expected voice disorders.AimThe aim of this study was to assess the voice of Imams before and after Ramadan and to study the effect of following the voice hygiene advices during Ramadan on their voice.Study designThis was a cross-sectional study conducted to assess the voice of Imams before and after Ramadan.Patients and methodsThe study included 34 Imams. They were divided into two groups: the first group included 17 Imams who received voice hygiene advices before Ramadan, and the second group included 17 Imams who did not receive voice hygiene advices (the control group). All candidates were subjected to two types of assessment: examination using the VHI (the Arabic modification of voice handicapped index) and multidimensional voice program.ResultsThe group that received voice hygiene advices showed better scores of multidimensional voice program and VHI compared with the control group voice parameters, and some parameters were significantly better or toward normal in post-Ramadan compared with pre-Ramadan assessment.Conclusion and recommendationVoice hygiene advices should be given to a wide scale of Imams as a protective tool for their voices. Voice hygiene advices should be included in any program of voice therapy.

Integration Between Mental Health-Care Providers and Traditional Spiritual Healers: Contextualising Islam in the Twenty-First Century.

In the United Arab Emirates, neuropsychiatric disorders are estimated to contribute to one-fifth of the global burden of disease. Studies show that the UAE citizens' apathy towards seeking professional mental health services is associated with the 'religious viewpoints' on the issue, societal stigma, lack of awareness of mental health and lack of confidence in mental health-care providers. Mental health expenditures by the UAE government health ministry are not available exclusively. The majority of primary health-care doctors and nurses have not received official in-service training on mental health within the last 5years. Efforts are to be made at deconstructing the position of mental illness and its treatments in the light of Islamic Jurisprudence; drafting culturally sensitive and relevant models of mental health care for Emirati citizens; liaising between Imams of mosques and professional mental health service providers; launching small-scale pilot programs in collaboration with specialist institutions; facilitating mentoring in line with Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) outreach programmes for senior school Emirati students concerning mental health; and promoting mental health awareness in the wider community through participation in events open to public.