Science and technology have introduced new concepts and options to the whole world, including the Muslim world. Some momentous effects of technology include the linkages of previously isolated groups and communities, extension and qualitative change of life and health, and the potential for imminent and horrible human-inflicted death. Conservative and revivalist Islam have fought the effects of...

Multiculturalism and its associated plurality of value systems is rapidly becoming the norm in modern medical practice. Given this increasing diversity, greater emphasis upon cultural and ethical competence in physician training is necessary in order to provide culturally sensitive and ethically sound care. Religious values shape ethical codes and are expressed in the cultural norms of subcommu...

The sacred texts of five world religions (Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, and Judaism) use similar belief systems to set limits on sexual behavior. We propose that this similarity is a shared cultural solution to a biological problem: namely male uncertainty over the paternity of offspring. Furthermore, we propose the hypothesis that religious practices that more strongly regulate fema...

Introduction The often cited alienation of contemporary society has given rise to the need to create sacred spaces where one may discover a spiritual experience. This desire for sacred space emanates from a fundamental and long standing need of humans to connect with their origins. The modern psyche springs from the legacy of past generations and is a “thread of interconnections woven back into...

Background and Objectives: Family is the most sacred institution in the religion of Islam, and women’s health is the keystone of family and society’s health. Therefore, addressing all aspects of women’s health, including sexual health, contributes to strengthening the foundation of the family. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between religious beliefs and sexual h...

sensory perception and cultural values in the art of pardeh-xaniasghar izadi-jeiran assistant professor, department of anthropology, university of tehranabstract: my anthropological focus is on experience and perception of audience of pardeh-xani affected by sensory anthropology in which culture is defined as the ways of sensing the world. the art of pardeh-xani seeks to create special sensory ...