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Suicide and islam.

David Lester1

  • 1Center for the Study of Suicide, RR41, 5 Stonegate court, Blackwood, NJ 08012-5356, USA. lesterd@stockton.edu

Archives of Suicide Research : Official Journal of the International Academy for Suicide Research
|November 17, 2005
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Suicide rates are lower among Muslims compared to other religions, but attempted suicide rates are similar. Research needs to consider ethnicity and Islamic sect for better understanding of suicidal behavior.

Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Sociology
  • Religious Studies

Background:

  • Suicidal behavior research in Muslim countries is often descriptive.
  • Under-reporting of suicide is possible where it is illegal.
  • Existing studies lack ethnic and sectarian considerations.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze suicide rates among Muslims versus other religious groups.
  • To investigate differences in completed vs. attempted suicide rates.
  • To identify factors contributing to lower completed suicide rates in Muslims.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing descriptive studies on suicidal behavior.
  • Comparative analysis of suicide and attempted suicide rates across religious groups.
  • Exploration of potential socio-cultural and religious factors.

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Main Results:

  • Completed suicide rates appear lower in Muslims than in other religions.
  • Attempted suicide rates do not show a similar decrease in Muslims.
  • Ethnic background and Islamic sect are often overlooked in research.

Conclusions:

  • Lower completed suicide rates in Muslims may be linked to cultural values and socio-economic status.
  • Further research is needed to understand the nuances of suicidal behavior across different Islamic sects and ethnicities.
  • Distinguishing between completed and attempted suicide is crucial for accurate analysis.