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a doctor’s specific orders for a particular illness) are absolutely forbidden in Islam.  The  following  rules  apply: In the slaughtering of animals, it is essential that the throat be cut in such  a  way  that  blood  drains  from  the  body. Alcoholic  beverages  are  forbidden. Fish are clean, even those left on the shore by the ebb tide. The  milk  of  animals  which  cannot  be  used  for  food  is  not  clean. However,  as  the  Koran  says,  “In  an  emergency  anything  edible  is lawful.”  If  a  Moslem  eats  unlawful  food  under  compulsion  or  through  fear, he may be pardoned. The meat acceptable to Jews and Christians is lawful to Moslems,  if  it  is  slaughtered  properly. Funeral  and  Burial  Requirements Any  equipment  or  personnel  other  than  what  would  ordinarily  be  used are not required. Imam Requirement at Time of Death The  presence  of  an  Imam  at  time  of  death  is  not  necessary,  unless  such request is made. Autopsy An  autopsy  is  permissible  if  required  by  law. Cremation Cremation is strictly forbidden. The body should be returned to the earth in its natural form. Medical Treatment There  are  no  restrictions  on  medical  treatment  provided  persons  prac- ticing the Islamic faith. RESOURCES Argus  Communication,  7440  Natchez  Avenue,  Niles,  Illinois  60648, (312) 647-7800, offers an educational package on Islam in their Religions in Human Culture Series. The first part presents the Islamic Articles of Faith. The  second  part  covers  the  acts  of  worship  known  as  the  pillars  of  Islam. Filmstrips  and  tapes  with  teacher’s  and  student’s  readers  may  be  ordered from  the  chaplain’s  audiovisual  system. 2-75







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