Originally published by Riham Feshir on December 26, 2018 — MPR News
Photo credit: Riham Feshir | MPR News
At Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque in Minneapolis, a pioneering program is helping to change cultural perceptions about preventive cancer screenings among Somali women. By partnering with University of Minnesota researchers, the mosque is creating a culturally sensitive and faith-centered approach to health education.
🕌 The initiative is reshaping conversations around modesty, stigma, and divine will, promoting the idea that seeking treatment is part of trusting Allah’s plan.
📊 Despite historically low screening rates, early results show promise: more community members are beginning to see preventive care as a form of religious responsibility.
