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Experiencing Loss: A Muslim Widow's Bereavement Narrative.

Maria Kristiansen^1,2, Tarek Younis³, Amani Hassani⁴

¹Department of Health Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, Qatar University, P.O. Box 2713, Doha, Qatar. makk@sund.ku.dk.

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Muslim refugees use Islamic beliefs to find meaning after loss. This study shows how faith, minority status, and migration shape bereavement experiences and resilience.

Keywords:

Bereavement Grief Islam Narratives Religion

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Area of Science:

Sociology of Religion
Migration Studies
Bereavement Studies

Background:

Examines the intersection of Islam, minority status, and refugee experiences in bereavement.
Focuses on meaning-making processes following personal loss.

Observation:

Analyzes a biographical account of Aisha, a Muslim Palestinian refugee in Denmark.
Details her experience of losing her husband to lung cancer.

Findings:

Aisha utilizes a religious framework to derive meaning from her loss.
This process allows her to integrate the loss into her life history and maintain agency.
Highlights the interplay of religious beliefs, minority status, and migration history in shaping meaning-making.

Implications:

Demonstrates the importance of religious frameworks in coping with grief for minority groups.
Underscores the significance of narrative studies and reciprocity in understanding lived experiences.
Offers insights into resilience and agency among refugees navigating loss.