Introduction

Introduction

This article provides a short historical review about health care in Muslim experience, as well as current general information about Muslim people and their main observances and concerns in the Western health care system. Muslims in the U.S. come from many different cultures and schools of thought. A detailed explanation about differences is beyond this article's scope and purpose. This document focuses on similar beliefs and observances with regard to health care, illness, and death and dying among Muslims in the US.

Finally this document offers a list of suggested readings and resources available on the Internet.