Journal Articles by Ibrahim J. Long
Journal of Pastoral Care & Counseling, 2021
Canadian federal prison chaplaincy underwent a major shift in 2013 when the provision of its serv... more Canadian federal prison chaplaincy underwent a major shift in 2013 when the provision of its services was privatized and outsourced to a single for-profit company. This article presents a summary of the experiences and concerns expressed by minority faith chaplains serving in federal correctional institutions following privatization. It is based on ten in-depth, semistructured interviews with minority faith prison chaplains. The results show that minority faith federal prison chaplains are concerned about increased levels of bureaucratization that have compromised the quality of spiritual care available to prisoners, reductions in resources for chaplains, and increased levels of emotional exhaustion and frustration among themselves and fellow minority faith chaplains serving in Canadian correctional facilities.
Journal of Muslim Mental Health, 2018
An increasing number of public institutions are providing Muslim chaplaincy services. However, Mu... more An increasing number of public institutions are providing Muslim chaplaincy services. However, Muslim chaplaincy is still an emerging profession and, as such, the exact function of a Muslim chaplain as well as his or her distinction from other care providers is often unclear among other professionals. To shed light on this developing field, this article presents a descriptive definition of Muslim chaplaincy together with essential elements of its Islamic foundations, professional development, and practice. It is based on a review of relevant literature, consultation with Muslim chaplains, and the views and experiences of the authors.
Journal of Pastoral Care and Counseling, 2015
Sufism for Non-Sufis? engages the wider debate concerning the legitimacy and practice of Sufism; ... more Sufism for Non-Sufis? engages the wider debate concerning the legitimacy and practice of Sufism; particularly in modern (or postmodern) North America. In coalition with the translated text, Jackson argues for the existence of a Sufism that avoids the controversial concerns of the discipline's detractors, and the overemphasis upon the "Sufism-as-mysticism" of proponents. Jackson's introduction eloquently reflects the diverse opinions concerning the practice of Sufism and its acceptance/rejection by modern Muslims... [from review, p. 535]
Chapters by Ibrahim J. Long
Attached is the Forward by Dr. Mattson and Introduction by the Editors. Purchase the book to acce... more Attached is the Forward by Dr. Mattson and Introduction by the Editors. Purchase the book to access my chapter.
Book Description:
This engaging collection presents thirty essays by Muslim chaplains reflecting on their experiences as spiritual caregivers. Through their first-hand accounts, they impart how they skillfully apply the mercy and compassion of the Prophet Muhammad to the people in their care. They also share how their faith informs their service, how they navigate the obstacles of a predominantly Christian profession, and how they administer to the spiritual needs of people of different faiths or of no faith at all.
Working in a variety of settings—including hospitals, prisons, universities, and the armed forces—Muslim chaplains encounter unique challenges on a daily basis, requiring them to call upon the resources of their Islamic faith with wisdom and tenderness. The contributors to this volume explore these circumstances vividly and honestly. Their personal stories are instructive of how Islamic principles can be employed with spiritual insight to bring strength and comfort to the sick and suffering.
About the Book:
A comprehensive range of original chapters written by scholars and practitioner... more About the Book:
A comprehensive range of original chapters written by scholars and practitioners on spiritual and religious care, chaplaincy, integrating theory and practices in many sectors. This single volume has five extensive sections that can be used as a text, resource, training, guide and reference for chaplains, spiritual care providers, students, and other caregiving practitioners. A must for care providing institutions, caregiving professionals, faith based practitioners, schools, colleges, universities, and libraries.
It is often cited that the Muslim population in the United States and Canada is a fast-growing de... more It is often cited that the Muslim population in the United States and Canada is a fast-growing demographic (M. M. Ali, 1996; see Statistics Canada, 2011). Yet, research on this population and its spiritual care needs is not growing at the same pace. In the rich literature of spiritual care in North America, documentation of effective strategies and approaches to the spiritual concerns of Muslim clients remains in its infancy. To counter this deficit and aid spiritual care professionals working in healthcare settings, the following literature review presents relevant material by spiritual care practitioners, psychologists, social workers, clinicians and researchers. This review proposes to answer the following question: What are the most commonly recommended aspects of providing effective spiritual care to Muslims in a healthcare setting? A number of recommended approaches for addressing the spiritual care needs of Muslim patients are presented and is preceded by a brief view of spiritual care from an Islamic perspective. (from introduction to chapter, p. 49)
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Journal Articles by Ibrahim J. Long
Chapters by Ibrahim J. Long
Book Description:
This engaging collection presents thirty essays by Muslim chaplains reflecting on their experiences as spiritual caregivers. Through their first-hand accounts, they impart how they skillfully apply the mercy and compassion of the Prophet Muhammad to the people in their care. They also share how their faith informs their service, how they navigate the obstacles of a predominantly Christian profession, and how they administer to the spiritual needs of people of different faiths or of no faith at all.
Working in a variety of settings—including hospitals, prisons, universities, and the armed forces—Muslim chaplains encounter unique challenges on a daily basis, requiring them to call upon the resources of their Islamic faith with wisdom and tenderness. The contributors to this volume explore these circumstances vividly and honestly. Their personal stories are instructive of how Islamic principles can be employed with spiritual insight to bring strength and comfort to the sick and suffering.
A comprehensive range of original chapters written by scholars and practitioners on spiritual and religious care, chaplaincy, integrating theory and practices in many sectors. This single volume has five extensive sections that can be used as a text, resource, training, guide and reference for chaplains, spiritual care providers, students, and other caregiving practitioners. A must for care providing institutions, caregiving professionals, faith based practitioners, schools, colleges, universities, and libraries.
Book Description:
This engaging collection presents thirty essays by Muslim chaplains reflecting on their experiences as spiritual caregivers. Through their first-hand accounts, they impart how they skillfully apply the mercy and compassion of the Prophet Muhammad to the people in their care. They also share how their faith informs their service, how they navigate the obstacles of a predominantly Christian profession, and how they administer to the spiritual needs of people of different faiths or of no faith at all.
Working in a variety of settings—including hospitals, prisons, universities, and the armed forces—Muslim chaplains encounter unique challenges on a daily basis, requiring them to call upon the resources of their Islamic faith with wisdom and tenderness. The contributors to this volume explore these circumstances vividly and honestly. Their personal stories are instructive of how Islamic principles can be employed with spiritual insight to bring strength and comfort to the sick and suffering.
A comprehensive range of original chapters written by scholars and practitioners on spiritual and religious care, chaplaincy, integrating theory and practices in many sectors. This single volume has five extensive sections that can be used as a text, resource, training, guide and reference for chaplains, spiritual care providers, students, and other caregiving practitioners. A must for care providing institutions, caregiving professionals, faith based practitioners, schools, colleges, universities, and libraries.