FAQ

HAKIM stands for the Council of Muslim Physicians and Healthcare Professionals. The name derives from the Arabic word Hakím (“the Wise”), historically used for scholars and physicians who united knowledge and wisdom.

Our vision: Muslim physicians speak for themselves. We aim to be a lasting, professional institution at the intersection of Islam, medicine, and society – a point of reference that cannot be overlooked when relevant questions arise.

SHIFA summarizes our mission in one word. Each letter stands for a pillar of our work:

• SH – Constant Support (Ständige Hilfestellung): We serve as a point of contact for questions at the intersection of Islam, medicine, and society.
• I – Advocacy (Interessensvertretung): We represent the interests of Muslim healthcare professionals and patients.
• F – Development (Förderung): We build expertise, strengthen professionals, and nurture the next generation.
• A – Education (Aufklärung): We explain Islamic perspectives on health topics clearly and responsibly.

HAKIM e.V. is a registered association (eingetragener Verein) based in Hamburg. You can find more information about our organizational structure and charter on our organization page.

HAKIM e.V. is a registered association based in Hamburg. However, our members and activities extend across all of Germany.

No. By “physicians” we deliberately refer to the most visible group in healthcare. What we mean, however, is the entire spectrum of Muslim healthcare professionals – including nurses, therapists, psychologists, pharmacists, paramedics, and others.

There are several ways:

• Attend events and participate in professional exchange
• Share our content and publications within your network
• Contribute your expertise – we are always looking for speakers and authors
• Reach out via our contact form

SAKINA is our project for Islam-based psychological support. SAKINA consists of a multidisciplinary team and aims to provide a platform for engaging with the topic of Islam and psychology. Our current focus is on education, training, and networking.

HAKIM-Campus is the heart of our work with the next generation. It focuses specifically on students and trainees in the healthcare professions. The goal is to prepare the next generation of professionals to actively shape the vision of HAKIM – through mentoring, networking, and ethical reflection.

The Ramadan Compendium is our medical guide to fasting during Ramadan. It is aimed at healthcare professionals and patients alike, and covers topics such as medication intake, chronic conditions, and practical recommendations for healthy fasting.

Currently, SAKINA focuses primarily on education, training, and networking. We are unfortunately unable to offer individual counseling at this time. If this changes, we will announce it here and on the SAKINA page.

We organize various formats: conferences, workshops, webinars, and Iftar events. Topics range from medical-ethical issues to professional development and networking. Current dates can be found on our events page.

Most of our events are open to the public. Some formats such as mentoring programs or internal workshops may be restricted to members. Details can be found with each event listing.

Yes, absolutely. We are always looking for professionals who want to share their knowledge. Write to us via our contact form with a brief introduction and your proposed topic.

You can support HAKIM in various ways: attending events, sharing our content, contributing expertise as a speaker or author, or reaching out via our contact form.

Yes. We welcome cooperations with companies, practices, and clinics that share our vision. Contact us directly via the contact form.

The best way is through our contact form. For project-specific inquiries, there are dedicated email addresses:

• SAKINA: sakina@hakim-med.org
• HAKIM-Campus: campus@hakim-med.org

Yes. For press and media inquiries, please visit our press page. There you will also find information for journalists and media representatives.