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A Muslim suicide
โ Scribed by M. Aamer Sarfraz; David Castle
- Book ID
- 104469840
- Publisher
- Informa plc
- Year
- 2002
- Tongue
- English
- Weight
- 69 KB
- Volume
- 10
- Category
- Article
- ISSN
- 1039-8562
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โฆ Synopsis
Objective: To describe the case of a young Muslim male who completed suicide and discuss the implications in terms of his religion.
Method: Case Report.
Results: The patient's suicide occurred on the background of parental expectations regarding his career, criticism of his interests and lifestyle, and the development of a depressive illness. The aftermath was characterised by the family being rejected by their community because of the stigma associated with suicide in the religion.
Conclusions: It is a myth that suicide is rare among Muslims. Muslim communities need to be re-educated about suicide phenomena through their leaders at home and abroad.
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