02/07/2025
🚨 New Publication Alert! 🕌💪📄
I'm excited to share our latest research published in Discover Social Science and Health: “Faith, health and well-being: a qualitative study exploring Islamic perspectives on physical activity and the role of Imams (scholars)”. This study explores how Islamic teachings, and the leadership of Imams can play a powerful role in promoting physical activity and improving health outcomes within Muslim communities. We highlight both the opportunities and the cultural barriers to engagement, especially among South Asian Muslim populations in the UK.
🔍 Key insights:
•Physical activity is deeply rooted in Islamic tradition
• Imams can be key health influencers through sermons and community action
• Barriers like modesty norms, facility access, and screen time are real but solvable
• Faith-based health promotion holds untapped potential for public health policy
Read the full open-access article here:👉 https://lnkd.in/eBUwFFgZ
Huge thanks to co-authors Dr Muhammad Hossain, PhD, MA, MSS, BSS, FHEA and Prof. Tony Myers and to all the participating Imams.
Birmingham City University Birmingham Newman University
