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This Native American belief system is not comprised of plural Gods, as many believe. The Tsalegi revere nature, but do not worship it. They also believe in a Creator, which has many names within their culture and belief system. They also believe that their Creator has many messengers or spirit helpers. These spirits or messengers may live in any part of nature, such as a plant, the soil, an animal, fire or water. These messengers or helpers are not prayed to as a God, but are asked for assistance to deliver messages to the Creator. Due to the cultural component of their belief system, most Native Americans believe that one cannot “become” Tsalegi or Navajo, just as one cannot become Chinese (Orrin Lewis
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Muslims believe that Islam is the complete version of a faith revealed by prophets that include Abraham, Moses and Jesus. The Prophet Muhammad is considered by Islam to be the last and greatest of the Prophets. Islam also believes that the Qur’an is the complete Holy Book and supersedes all others, including the Torah and the Bible (Wikipedia 2010). The teachings of Islam and its practice provide a holistic foundation that meets the physical, spiritual, environmental and social needs of its people and communities (Rassool 2000). Islamic health practices are taught in the Qur’an utilizing legal, guiding, and direct healing approaches. The legal aspect covers prohibited and prescribed behaviors, such as abstaining from alcohol and practicing regular exercise. The guided approach provides the Muslim with general provisions on how to conduct their daily life. Direct healing through the Qur’an is the third approach. Allah expects all Muslims to be merciful and compassionate to others, regardless of their religion or lifestyle practices, and there are no rules prohibiting Muslim healthcare providers from caring for those of differing beliefs (Rassool …show more content…
He does not separate his culture from his spirituality or belief system. He was kind enough to answer my queries. He believes that healing takes place through both body and spirit. He stated, “ You have to have that spark within you to heal”. His culture believes that prayer comes in many different manifestations and is a very powerful tool for healing and to show the person that they are cared for. The fading spark can be become strong again with ritual and prayer. The belief that you have the ability to heal is the most critical component of his spirituality on healing. PTSUM does not expect his caregivers to believe as he does, just to respect his belief system and not try to impose their belief system on him (PTSUM, personal communication February 12,
Muslims believe that Islam is the complete version of a faith revealed by prophets that include Abraham, Moses and Jesus. The Prophet Muhammad is considered by Islam to be the last and greatest of the Prophets. Islam also believes that the Qur’an is the complete Holy Book and supersedes all others, including the Torah and the Bible (Wikipedia 2010). The teachings of Islam and its practice provide a holistic foundation that meets the physical, spiritual, environmental and social needs of its people and communities (Rassool 2000). Islamic health practices are taught in the Qur’an utilizing legal, guiding, and direct healing approaches. The legal aspect covers prohibited and prescribed behaviors, such as abstaining from alcohol and practicing regular exercise. The guided approach provides the Muslim with general provisions on how to conduct their daily life. Direct healing through the Qur’an is the third approach. Allah expects all Muslims to be merciful and compassionate to others, regardless of their religion or lifestyle practices, and there are no rules prohibiting Muslim healthcare providers from caring for those of differing beliefs (Rassool …show more content…
He does not separate his culture from his spirituality or belief system. He was kind enough to answer my queries. He believes that healing takes place through both body and spirit. He stated, “ You have to have that spark within you to heal”. His culture believes that prayer comes in many different manifestations and is a very powerful tool for healing and to show the person that they are cared for. The fading spark can be become strong again with ritual and prayer. The belief that you have the ability to heal is the most critical component of his spirituality on healing. PTSUM does not expect his caregivers to believe as he does, just to respect his belief system and not try to impose their belief system on him (PTSUM, personal communication February 12,