Mohamad Shariff, Nurasikin and Lee, Siew Pien and Ahmad, Norfadzilah (2026) Interfaith spiritual care in shariah-compliant healthcare: patient experiences from Malaysia. Journal of Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Special Issue 8th Aceh Int. Nurs. Conf. (June 2026). pp. 66-71.
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To explore the experiences and perspectives of non-Muslim patients receiving spiritual care from Muslim-trained providers in a Shariah-compliant tertiary hospital. METHODOLOGY: A qualitative, exploratory design was employed, using non-participant observation and informal interviews with 16 non-Muslim patients from Buddhist, Christian, Hindu, Orang Asli, and atheist backgrounds. Each participant received an individual spiritual care session conducted by a Muslim provider in the ward. Data were analyzed thematically following Braun and Clarke's six-phase approach to identify recurring patterns and meanings across participants. RESULTS: Two main themes emerged. The first, Values Over Rituals, revealed that patients valued compassion, sincerity, and respect more than ritualistic or faith-specific practices. The second, Positive Reception Across Beliefs, reflected patients' appreciation of the providers' presence and goodwill, even when religious traditions differed. Participants described the encounters as comforting and inclusive, though some refrained from critique due to perceived appropriateness of the service within an Islamic institution. CONCLUSION: Non-Muslim patients valued spiritual care grounded in universal human values and relational presence rather than doctrinal alignment. The findings not only inform the development of inclusive, patient-led approaches in Shariah-compliant healthcare but also enrich the global interfaith discourse by highlighting how compassion and respect can transcend religious boundaries in plural healthcare environments.
| Item Type: | Article (Journal) |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Chaplaincy, Cultural Sensitivity, Interfaith Spiritual Care, Non-Muslim Patients, Shariah-Compliant Hospital |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > RT Nursing R Medicine > RT Nursing > RT85.2 Religious aspects |
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| Depositing User: | Dr. nurasikin mohamad shariff |
| Date Deposited: | 15 Jul 2026 10:18 |
| Last Update: | 15 Jul 2026 10:18 |
| Queue Number: | 2026-06-Q3868 |
| URI: | http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/129640 |
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