Islam and HIV related social services in Malaysia

Stacey A. Shaw; Rumana Saifi; Sin How Lim; Shaikh M. Saifuddeen; Adeeba Kamarulzaman

doi:10.1080/15426432.2017.1300078

Islam and HIV related social services in Malaysia

Stacey A. Shaw, Rumana Saifi, Sin How Lim, Shaikh M. Saifuddeen, Adeeba Kamarulzaman

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We review HIV prevention and treatment efforts involving Islam in Malaysia. The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) conducts HIV-related workshops with Muslim leaders and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) communities. A methadone maintenance treatment (MMT) project was implemented in a mosque in Kuala Lumpur, incorporating religious and social supports alongside provision of health services. Additional services including premarital HIV testing are discussed. Islamic values point to the need for compassion, nonjudgment, and taking action to improve lives, while reluctance to support harm-reduction strategies among sexual minorities highlights the important role of community advocates and social workers within nongovernmental organizations.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	133-145
Number of pages	13
Journal	Journal of Religion and Spirituality in Social Work
Volume	36
Issue number	1-2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/15426432.2017.1300078
Publication status	Published - 3 Apr 2017
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

HIV
Islam
Malaysia
religion

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