The Bangsamoro Leadership and Management Institute (BLMI) in conjunction with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) held a three-day Training of Trainers (TOT) on ‘Integration of Reproductive Health (RH) in Islamic Perspective’ on December 12-14, 2015 at the
Participants
were thirty-seven individuals comprising Islamic Scholars, Arabic students and
Medical practitioners from different provinces and cities of the proposed
Bangsamoro Region.
It was
aimed to develop a module on Reproductive Health that anchors on both Islamic
and secular perspective and on Darul-Ifta (Islamic House of Opinion) on Family
planning and other related issues which can be harmonized and applicable to the
Bangsamoro cultural sensitivity, customs and beliefs.
The
participants also shared their knowledge and experiences in order to develop a
more comprehensive, reliable and substantive training module for BLMI on
reproductive health.
Ustadza
Jihan Batiting, a Shariah graduate from Al- Adzhar Cairo, Egypt, facilitated
the program.
Ms. Hafsa
Arab, BLMI Staff presented the program preliminaries and participants’
expectations followed by program overview by Sheikh Abdulsalam Alabat, BLMI
Extension Service Unit head and program coordinator.
Mr. Emran
Mohamad lectured on the introduction, concept of society, family, marriage, and
RH in Islamic perspective by emphasizing its essentiality. Topics on choosing
for an “ideal spouse” were delivered by Ustadza Jihan.
The concept
and practice of “pre-marriage arrangements” was also presented and discussed
thoroughly. Workshop sessions followed to enhance participants’ knowledge on
the subjects discussed.
Another
resource person presented the topic on Pre-marriage counselling during the
second day. Maam Oswalda, a Registered Nurse presented her topic vividly on
Pregnancy and delivery. The normal practice on Breastfeeding and supplemental
feeding was also touched.
Ustadz
Maher Malaguial discussed Family Planning, emphasizing its concept in
correlation to Islamic perspective.
Ustadza
Batiting also lectured on Child Care and Protection as well as the Rights of
Husband to his wife and vice versa, was expounded.
Sheikh
Alabat discussed Comprehensive Gender and Health Education for Youth by
stressing the current problems faced by the Bangsamoro youth nowadays.
The
participants delivered their respective message of impressions, expressed their
profoundest gratitude to UNFPA, BDA, BLMI and to resource persons for the
opportunity given and the knowledge imparted to them.
They
pledged to do their part in educating Bangsamoro families on what Reproductive
Health is all about.
In his
closing remarks, Sheikh Mahmos S. Ahmad, BLMI Executive Director thanked the
participants for their commitments and active participations.
“As
religious individuals, let us consistently educate every Bangsamoro Family and
society. Islam as a religion is a way of life…it embraces all human affairs
both in life and in death,” Director Ahmad said.
UNFPA
advocates for the rights of young people, including the right to accurate
information and services related to sexuality and reproductive health.
Empowered with knowledge and skills to protect themselves and make informed
decisions, they can realize their full potential and contribute to economic and
social transformation.
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