British Islamic Medical Association

🔔 MEDX ANNOUNCEMENT

🌍 Omar Shaikh
Managing Director, Global Ethical Finance Initiative (GEFI)

How can ethical finance transform healthcare for generations to come?

Omar Shaikh joins BIMA National Conference 2026 to explore how awqaf, Islamic finance and sustainable investment can be used to build long-term, values-driven health systems.

His session will look at how ethical finance can move beyond theory and create real impact for communities, healthcare delivery and future generations.

If you are interested in sustainability, social justice and building systems that serve people not profit, this is a session you need to be in the room for.

📅 May 2 and 3 | Glasgow
🎟 Limited early bird tickets available now. eu1.hubs.ly/H0ryqRL0

👉 Secure your place and be part of the conversation shaping the future of healthcare

#BIMAConference #EthicalFinance #IslamicFinance #Awqaf #HealthJustice #SustainableHealthcare

🌱 MEDX SESSION ANNOUNCEMENT

👩🏽‍⚕️ Dr Shireen Kassam
Consultant Haematologist and Lifestyle Medicine Physician
Founder, Plant Based Health Professionals UK

Can food be a powerful tool for prevention and long-term health?
Dr Shireen Kassam joins BIMA National Conference 2026 for a MedX session exploring the role of plant based nutrition and lifestyle medicine in supporting holistic health and wellbeing.

This session will unpack the science behind nutrition, prevention and lifestyle change, and why what we eat matters for our health, our communities and the future of healthcare.

If you want practical, evidence-based insight you can apply in clinical practice and everyday life, this is a MedX session you don’t want to miss.
📅 May 2 and 3 | Glasgow
🎟 Limited early bird tickets available now. eu1.hubs.ly/H0rxjh70

👉 Secure your place and be part of the movement towards healthier living

#BIMAConference #MedX #PlantBasedHealth #LifestyleMedicine #PreventativeHealth #LivingWell

🌙 International Colloquium on Ramadan & Health

An online, multidisciplinary event for healthcare professionals, convened by BIMA, leaders in Ramadan-focused clinical and public health guidance published in leading international journals.

This event brings experts to examine multidisciplinary approaches to Ramadan care, alongside patient perspectives and community resources, equipping healthcare professionals to save and personalised fasting decisions

🗓 Sunday 25 January 2026
🕧 12:30–16:30 GMT (UK)
💻 Online
🕒 Event times (by region):
• Central Europe (CET): 13:30–17:30
• Turkey / East Africa: 15:30–19:30
• Gulf (KSA, UAE): 16:30–20:30
• Pakistan: 17:30–21:30
• Malaysia: 20:30–00:30
• West Africa: 12:30–16:30
• US/Canada East (EST): 07:30–11:30

CPD Certificate included

Evidence-based insights on:
• Women’s health
• Physical activity
• Gastroenterology
• Cardiovascular and renal health
• Patient perspectives & community resources

🔗 Register here: britishima.org/event/internat…

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✨ RamadanReset2026 ✨

Help us address health inequalities within the Muslim community this Ramadan!

Utilise your expertise to educate and empower our community through our Healthy Ramadan presentation.

You'll receive the BIMA Ramadan Toolkit - packed with resources to help you deliver an informative and inspiring talk.

Register today: eu1.hubs.ly/H0qHB7B0