A Correctional Officer’s Guide to Islamic Religious Practices

The information in this booklet is designed to assist healthcare providers in developing policies and procedures aimed at the delivery of culturally competent patient care. It can also serve as a guide for the accommodation of religiously mandated practices of Muslim patients.

Demographers say that Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the United States and around the world. American Muslims are now found in all sectors of society. This growing Muslim population adds a new dimension to be considered by employers when dealing with issues of multiculturalism and diversity.