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The Fiqh Of Gynecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy


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The Fiqh Of Gynecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy

About The Course

The Fiqh Of Gynecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy : Explore the integration of Islamic principles with modern gynecology and obstetrics. Learn the ethical and practical aspects of reproductive healthcare from an Islamic perspective. Empower yourself with the knowledge to make informed decisions and provide compassionate care.

Dr Rafaqat Rashid
Dr Rafaqat Rashid (Academic Director, Al Balagh Academy, UK)
Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari
Mufti Muhammad ibn Adam al-Kawthari (Darul Iftaa, Leicester, UK )
Dr Hassan Chamsi-Pasha
Dr Hassan Chamsi-Pasha (MD, FRCP(Lond), FRCP(Glasg), FRCP(Ire), FACC GNP Hospital, Jeddah)
Dr Sharif Al Ghazal
Dr Sharif Al Ghazal (Consultant Plastic Surgeon, Bradford, UK)
Dr. Ustadha Saleha Gangat
Dr. Ustadha Saleha Gangat (MDCM, Family Doctor, Toronto ,Canada)
Ustadah Dr. Umtul Khair
Ustadah Dr. Umtul Khair (Guest Lecturer, Al Balagh Academy, UK)

At A Glance

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            17 Live Online Sessions 17 Live Online Sessions
  • Duration: 4+ Months Duration: 4+ Months
  • Sundays, 2PM - 3:30PM (London, UK) Sundays, 2PM - 3:30PM (London, UK)
  • Video Recordings Available Video Recordings Available
  • Access to Mobile App Access to Mobile App
  • Digital Certificate Digital Certificate
  • From £14.99/Month (For 4 Months) From £24.99/Month (For 4 Months)

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  • Starts on 21st July 2024
  • Course Fee:
    Pay in Full: £199.99 £99.99
    Pay in 4 Installments: £24.99 per month
  • Registration Deadline: 20th July 2024

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COURSE OVERVIEW

This course offers a thorough and in-depth exploration of The Fiqh Of Gynecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy from an Islamic standpoint. It aims to bridge the gap between Islamic jurisprudence and modern medical practices, providing a comprehensive understanding of how Islamic teachings can be integrated with contemporary healthcare. With a focus on ethical, practical, and cultural aspects, the course The Fiqh Of Gynecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy addresses a wide range of topics relevant to medical professionals, students, expectant mothers, and those interested in this fascinating subject.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

  • Understand the historical and cultural context of Islamic teachings on gynaecology, family planning, and pregnancy.
  • Evaluate permissible contraceptive methods and assisted reproductive technologies (ART) from an Islamic perspective.
  • Analyze ethical dilemmas and decision-making in gynaecology and obstetrics, guided by Islamic principles.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

  • Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of the Fiqh of Gynecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy in Islam.
  • Apply Islamic teachings to inform decision-making and ethical considerations in the field of gynecology and obstetrics.
  • Provide culturally sensitive and patient-centered care to Muslim patients by accommodating their religious beliefs and preferences.

MODULES

Module 1

Introduction to the Fiqh of Gynecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy

Module 2

Islamic Perspectives on Conception and Family Planning

Module 3

Islamic Medicine and Its Contributions to Gynecology and Obstetrics

Module 4

Permissible Contraceptive Methods in Islam

Module 5

Abortion in Islam: Ethical and Fiqh Considerations

Module 6

Reconception Care: Ensuring Health and Well-Being

Module 7

Advanced Technologies in Gynecology, Obstetrics, and Prenatal Care: Ethical and Islamic Perspectives

Module 8

Islamic Approaches to Labour, Delivery, and Birth Practices

Module 9

Prenatal Care / Virtue of Pregnancy and Islamic Guidelines for Expectant Mothers

Module 10

The Rights of the Foetus and Neonate in Islam

Module 11

Gynecological Healthcare: Balancing Medical Practices with Islamic Guidelines

Module 12

Islamic Approaches to Human Cloning, Genetics, Baby Designing, and Transhumanism

Module 13

Infertility, Treatment, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): An Islamic Perspective

Module 14

Postpartum Care, Breastfeeding, and Birth Spacing in Islam

Module 15

Open Q&A

Here is the course outline:

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IT Oreintation

Session 1 ~ "Introduction to the Fiqh of Gynaecology, Family Planning, and Pregnancy "

Defining key terms and concepts Historical background and development of Fiqh in gynecology and family planning Major Islamic schools of thought and their opinions The role of medical professionals in Islamic jurisprudence Balancing medical science with Islamic principles

Session 2 ~ "Islamic Perspectives on Conception and Family Planning "

28 Jul 14:00 .. 15:30

Quranic verses and Hadiths related to conception and family planning The importance of marriage and raising a family in Islam Islamic views on birth control and spacing between children The role of intention (niyyah) in family planning decisions Cultural factors and regional variations in Islamic family planning practices

Session 3 ~ Islamic Medicine and Its Contributions to Gynaecology and Obstetrics

The history and development of Islamic medicine Key figures in Islamic medicine and their contributions to gynecology and obstetrics The role of Islamic medicine in the global history of medical knowledge Traditional Islamic healing practices in maternal and women's health The legacy of Islamic medicine in contemporary healthcare practices

Session 4 ~ Preconception Care: Ensuring Health and Well-Being

Importance of physical, mental, and emotional health in preconception planning Reproductive life planning and Islamic perspectives Preconception counseling for couples: spiritual and practical considerations Genetic screening and carrier testing: ethical and Islamic viewpoints Nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle changes for optimal preconception health

Session 5 ~ Abortion in Islam: Ethical and Fiqh Considerations

8 Sep 14:00 .. 15:30

Relevant Quranic verses and Hadiths The concept of ensoulment (nafkh al-ruh) and its implications for abortion The opinions of different Islamic schools of thought on abortion Medical, ethical, and legal considerations in abortion decisions Reproductive rights, gender equity, and the Islamic view on women's autonomy in abortion decisions

Session 5 ~ Permissible Contraceptive Methods in Islam

11 Aug 14:00 .. 15:30

Barrier methods: condoms, diaphragms, and cervical caps Hormonal methods: birth control pills, patches, and injections Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants Emergency contraception: Islamic viewpoints and guidelines Permanent contraception: tubal ligation and vasectomy in Islam

Session 7 ~ "Islamic Approaches to Labour, Delivery, and Birth Practices "

15 Sep 14:00 .. 15:30

The role of prayer (dua) and remembrance of Allah (dhikr) during labor and delivery Pain management during labor: Islamic perspectives on medication and natural methods Normal delivery vs Cesarean : Decision Making Dilemmas Islamic guidelines for the presence of a male healthcare provider during labor Traditional Islamic birth practices: Al-Adhaan, Tahneek, and Aqiqah The role of modesty, privacy, and spiritual support during labor and delivery

Session 8 ~ Prenatal Care / Virtue of Pregnancy and Islamic Guidelines for Expectant Mothers

22 Sep 14:00 .. 15:30

Importance of prenatal care for the well-being of mother and child Regular prenatal check-ups and consultations: Islamic perspectives Quranic verses and Hadiths related to pregnancy and expectant mothers- Virtues of Pregnancy Islamic guidelines for diet, exercise, and self-care during pregnancy Coping with pregnancy-related physical and emotional changes: Islamic advice

Session 9 ~ The Rights of the Foetus and Neonate in Islam

29 Sep 14:00 .. 15:30

Quranic verses and Hadiths related to the rights of the fetus and neonate The concept of ensoulment and its implications for fetal rights The right to life, healthcare, and a nurturing environment Islamic perspectives on naming, lineage, and inheritance rights for newborns Ethical considerations in the care of critically ill or disabled neonates

Session 10 ~ Gynaecological Healthcare: Balancing Medical Practices with Islamic Guidelines

6 Oct 14:00 .. 15:30

Islamic perspectives on Modesty, privacy, and patient autonomy in gynaecological care Addressing gender dynamics and religious concerns in medical consultations Implementing patient-centred care while respecting Islamic principles Navigating sensitive conversations about sexual health and reproduction Culturally competent care and its importance in gynaecological practice/ STD

Session 11~ "Postpartum Care, Breastfeeding, and Birth Spacing in Islam "

13 Oct 14:00 .. 15:30

Physical recovery and postpartum self-care: Islamic guidance Emotional well-being and mental health in the postpartum period: Islamic support Islamic perspectives on breastfeeding: its importance, duration, and challenges Quranic verses and Hadiths on breastfeeding and postpartum care Birth spacing and family planning in the postpartum period: Islamic recommendations

Session 12 ~ Infertility, Treatment, and Assisted Reproductive Technologies (ART): An Islamic Per...

20 Oct 14:00 .. 15:30

Understanding infertility: causes, diagnosis, and the emotional impact Islamic perspectives on coping with infertility and seeking treatment ART options: In Vitro Fertilization (IVF), Intrauterine Insemination (IUI), and others Ethical considerations and Islamic rulings on ART The role of third-party reproduction in Islam: sperm/egg donation, surrogacy, and adoption

Session 13 ~ Islamic Approaches to Human Cloning, Genetics, Baby Designing, and Transhumanism

27 Oct 14:00 .. 15:30

Islamic Perspectives on Genetic Engineering and Modification Ethical Considerations for Baby Designing and Selective Reproduction Sharia Guidelines on Assisted Reproductive Technologies Islamic Views on Transhumanism and Enhancements to Human Capabilities Implications of Islamic Bioethics on the Future of Reproductive Technologies and Human Enhancement.

Session 14 ~ Advanced Technologies in Gynaecology, Obstetrics, and Prenatal Care: Ethical and Is...

3 Nov 14:00 .. 15:30

Preimplantation Genetic Testing (PGT): benefits, drawbacks, and Islamic viewpoints Fetal Surgery and Innovative Treatments: advancements and Islamic perspectives Advanced Medical Imaging Techniques in Pregnancy: 3D/4D ultrasounds, MRI, and Islamic ethical considerations Non-Invasive Prenatal Testing (NIPT): development, application, and Islamic perspectives The role of Islamic ethics in adopting and implementing new medical technologies

Session 15 ~ Open Q&A: Addressing Your Question

10 Nov 14:00 .. 15:30

Session 16 ~ Production of parenthood - Islamic Bioethical perspectives and Implementation

17 Nov 14:00 .. 15:30

Overview of the Sunni rulings on gamete donation, gestational surrogacy and uterus transplantation relational bonds in light of more extensive discussions on genetics and the preservation of lineage, how scientific data, social imaginaries, and empirical gaps impact Islamic normativity regarding the production of parenthood

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