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Planetary Health Through an Islamic Lens
We live in the Anthropocene, an era defined by human impact on the planet. From greenhouse gases altering the climate to plastics filling our oceans, the footprint of humankind is everywhere. While this age is often spoken of with despair, Islam offers a way of looking at the world that can transform how we live…
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Medicine with a Soul: A Journey of Competence, Compassion, and Conscience
Speech to the MBBS Graduates of the Kulliyyah of Medicine, IIUM 2025 My dear graduates, Today is a moment of deep significance — not just for you and your families, but for all of us at the Kulliyyah of Medicine. We come together to celebrate your journey, your sacrifices, and your growth. But more than…
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Rosenhan versus Cahalan: The Importance of Proper Records and Methodology in Research
In the history of psychiatric research, few studies have made an impact as profound as David Rosenhan’s 1973 paper, “On Being Sane in Insane Places.” It challenged the validity of psychiatric diagnosis and exposed the depersonalisation of patients in mental hospitals. Decades later, journalist Susannah Cahalan revisited the same study in her 2019 book, The…