Course Team

Shaykh Dr. Rafāqat Rashid (Academic Director, Al Balagh Academy, UK)

Dr. Usman Khalid PhD FRCS, Consultant Transplant and Organ Retrieval Surgeon, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, UK

Dr. Shafi Malik (FRCP, Consultant Transplant Nephrologist, University Hospitals of Coventry and Warwickshire)

At A Glance

• 12 Recorded Sessions
• 7 Graded Module Assessments
• 14+ VIDEO HOURS
• Videos Access for 1 Year
• Access to Mobile App
• Live Q&A
• Digital Certificate

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• Course Launch Date : 7th December 2024
• Course Fee:
  Pay in Full: £199.99 £69.99

Course Overview

This course will discuss the severity of the problem for Muslim patients around the world. It will discuss the different processes of organ procurement and transplantation, its alternatives, and the Islamic arguments both for and against organ donation and transplantation.

The course will delve in details around contemporary fiqh related to controversial topics like brain death, the Islamic view of human bodily dignity, dead donor rule, organ trafficking and exploitation, as well as the acceptability of different types of organ transplantation programmes around the world in view of the shari’ah.

There will also be discussion on how to go about engaging with Muslim communities, and important lessons learnt from good practice when delivering awareness programmes or workshops to Muslims in mosques and other community settings.

Who Should Enroll?

This course is tailored for:

• Muslim Health Professionals: Physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals who want to understand the Islamic perspective on organ donation to better guide Muslim patients and families.
• Chaplains and Counsellors: Those providing spiritual and emotional support to Muslim patients and their families, seeking faith-based guidance on sensitive medical decisions.
• Islamic Scholars and Students of Fiqh: Individuals aiming to engage with contemporary fiqh discussions and ethical considerations related to organ donation.
• Community Leaders and Advocates: People involved in awareness and educational campaigns who wish to approach organ donation from a culturally sensitive and religiously informed perspective.

Why Enroll?

• Comprehensive Islamic Insights: This course addresses the nuanced Islamic ethical, legal, and theological aspects of organ donation, including complex topics like brain death, dignity of the human body, and the dead donor rule.
• Real-World Relevance: With many patients in need of transplants belonging to ethnic minorities, including a large Muslim demographic, the course highlights the unique challenges faced by Muslim communities globally.
• Enhanced Community Engagement Skills: Gain practical skills for conducting awareness workshops and effectively engaging Muslim communities on this important topic.
• Self-Paced Flexibility: Designed to fit around your schedule, with one-year access to the course materials, allowing you to learn at your own pace.

Course Features

• Learning Mode: Self-paced, with a full year of access.
• Content:
  • 12 Recorded Sessions totaling over 14 hours of video content.
  • 7 Graded Assessments to reinforce learning and comprehension.
  • Case Studies and Practical Workshops to explore real-life scenarios.
• Topics Covered: In-depth discussions on Islamic perspectives, the organ transplantation process, alternatives, ethical and legal considerations, pastoral care, and community engagement strategies.

Key Objectives

The key objectives of this course are to:

• Develop an understanding of the Islamic principles and ethico-legal views related to organ donation and transplantation.
• Examine the various common situations faced by Muslim practitioners, patients, and their families related to donating organs and transplantation.
• Evaluate the critical and controversial issues arising from organ donation programmes and organ transplantation processes.
• Provide good practice on how to engage with donors and their families as well as Muslim organ recipients.
• Learn how to deliver effective awareness workshops in Mosques and Muslim communities.

Learning Outcomes

After completing the course, the students will be able to:

• Understand the Islamic principles and ethico-legal views related to organ donation and transplantation.
• Deal confidently with common situations faced by Muslim practitioners, patients, and their families related to donating organs and transplantation.
• Effectively evaluate the critical and controversial issues arising from organ donation programmes and organ transplantation processes and develop solutions.
• Engage effectively with donors and their families as well as Muslim organ recipients.
• Deliver effective awareness workshops in Mosques and Muslim communities.

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