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Dr. Shahid Athar is a naturalized U.S. Citizen. He is a physician in private practice of Endocrinology and on the volunteer clinical faculty of Indiana University School of Medicine. He was born in India and did his medical education in Pakistan. He was co- founder and Chairman of Islamic Society of Greater Indianapolis (ISGI) and Interfaith Alliance of Indiana (IAI). He is an author of 7 books including Reflections of an American Muslim and Healing the Wounds of September 11, 2001 and over 100 published articles on Islamic topics which can be accessed at his website www.islam-usa.com . He has spoken to many churches, civic organizations, universities and colleges on various topics including Islam, interfaith, spirituality and medical ethics. His affiliations include Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Islamic Medical Association of North America (IMANA), Association of Pakistani Physicians of North America (APPNA), and Indianapolis Committee for Foreign Relations (ICFR). Among the local civic organizations, he an active member of Carmel Lions Club, St. Vincent Seton Society, Gennessaret Free Clinic and National Association for Mental Illness (NAMI) of He is not affiliated with any political or religious Islamic party.
For his interfaith activities, The Indianapolis Medical Society in 2002 awarded him the prestigious Gov. Otis Bowen Award for Community Service. He is involved with Islamic work being a member of MSA and then ISNA since 1971. He has served as the president of Islamic Medical Association of North America, an affiliate of ISNA. His articles frequently appear in Islamic Horizon, Minaret, Muslim Observer, Message and other Islamic publications.
Dr. Athar and his wife Shaista have lived in Indianapolis since 1972. They have four children and three grand children. He can be reached via e mail sathar3624@aol.com. (www.islam-usa.com)
The topic of his presentation is “The conduct of a Muslim Physician in his practice”
1. Judaism, Christianity & Islam - Is Peaceful Co-existence Possible? Great Decision Series Debate 3/l/90 - Rotary Club 2. Misconceptions About Islam Lecture at churches & radio interview, published as 25 Most Frequently Asked Questions About Islam. 3. Reflections On Eurocentrism Presented at the Parliament of World's Religion, Chicago, August '93, Published in Crescent International Nov.'93. 4. Islamic solutions to the secularization of Higher Education - Presented at ACURA Conference at Ball State University, Nov.'93. 5. Mixing Religion & Politics Presented at Jewish Community Relafion Council Seminar, Indpls, Nov.'93. 6. The Crisis In The Muslim World & Response Of American Muslims Lecture at Islamic Society, New Jersey, May '93. Published in Muslim World Weekly, Nov. '93. 7. How to Survive As A Muslim In A Non-Muslim Society Lectured at Islamic Society of New Jersey, May '93. 8. "Peace Through Submission" Key Note address at the Muslim Society, University of Texas at Commence, Jan. '86. 9. Agonies Of A Muslim Living In A Non-Muslim Society Minaret, New York, March '83. IO. Effect of Prohibited Food, Intoxicant and Ingredients On Human Hormone & Behavior Islamic Perspective, Oct. '88. 11. Alcohol, Drugs and Muslim Youth Lecture at United State Cultural Center, Karachi, Pakistan, 1990. Published in "Noorul Islam' and Crescent Int. 12. Sex Education - A Guideline For Muslim Youth and Their Parents. (journal of Islamic Medical Assn.) Jan. '90. 13. Islamic Perspectives in Medical Ethics Hamdard Medicus, June '89. 14. Influencing The Behavior of Children and Their Parents Presented at APPNA, MYNA and AMSS Seminars. 15. Health Concerns For Muslims In North America Lecture at MCC Chicago, Sept. '86. 16. Violation of Human Rights by the Super Power & Muslim Countries (Friday Sermon) Published in Minaret, (Los Angeles), 1992. 17. Islamic Art A Slide Show Presented at ISGI Annual Convention, Indianapolis, 1991. 18. Contribution of Muslim Scientists and Physicians of the Past MCC Chicago 2/11/90 & Purdue University 1991 . 19. Islamic Perspective In Stress Management Hamdard Medicus, 1989. 20. "The Gulf Crisis and American Muslims" Lectured at Beth El-Zedeck Hebrew Congregation, March '91. 21. Islam In North America Lectured at World Muslim Congress, June 22, 1989, Karachi, Pakistan. 22. "Blue Prints" for Efficiency and Excellence for Muslims. Friday Sermon, Islamic Ctr., Plainfield, IN 23. Obstacles in the Way of Cohesion of Muslim Community in North America Crescent International, March 1988, Noorul Islam 1992. 24. Therapeutic Benefits of Ramadan Fasting Islamic Horizon, May '84. 25. Why Muslim? (Moral System of Islam vs. Secular Humanism) in Peace Through Submission. 26. Practicing God Consciousness Friday Sermon (Published in Bulletin of Affiliation) in PTS. 27. "Health from Quran & Sunnah" Islamic Horizon, April '84. 28. Lying and Falsehood - A Disease of the heart, Friday Sermon in PTS. 29. Malcolm X - Prince of Islam In North America Friday Sermon. (Published in Bulletin of Affiliation, Washington) 30. Marital Relafionship & Mutual Rights in Islam Friday Sennon, Al-Fajr Mosque, 1993. 31. The Lawful & Prohibited- Our Need, Our Obsession (in print). 32. Love & Unity in the Cause of Allah Lectured at the Islamic Society of West Virginia, Feb.19, 1989. 33. Communication Within the Family and the Community ISGI Seminar, Plainfield, IN, 1993. 34. "Taking Islam and Muslims out of the Closet" Message Int., Feb. '94. 35. "What is Required of us as a Muslim" Bulletin ofaffiliation, Washington D.C., Jan. '94. 36. Death and Dying in Islam lecture at St. Vincent Hospital Hospice to Indiana Chaplins, March 94. 37. Religion and Philanthropy Indiana University Center for Philanthropy, April 1994. 38. "The Role of Muslim Clergy in Ethical decision-making in patient care." West Virginia University - National Seminar on Medical Ethics, June 1994. 39. Social Concerns for Muslims in North America: "Pakistan Link" May 1994.40. Sufi Prayers and Healing Hamdard Medicus, Sept. 97, Vol. XL NO.3
41. Spiritual Encounters of a Wandering Soul
42. Malcolm X - A perspective from the Islamic Community Lecture at Penn State University 1997 and IMA South Africa
43. Islam on the Internet "Dawa highlight" Jan. 1997
44. Let us Share Jesus (Peace Be upon Him) An Interfaith Perspective on Millennium Interfaith Alliance, 1996
45. Raising a Happy Muslim Child Pakistan Link 1996
46. Muslims and Media Relations: Proactive or Reactive Pakistan Link 1996
47. Capital Punishment - A faith Issue - An Islamic Perspective Lecture at IU School of Law, 1996 Minaret Feb 1998
48. What is an Islamic Personality Friday Sermon
49. Forgiveness in Islam Friday Sermon
50. The Islamic Vision of the Millennium Lecture at the Millennium Conference in Chicago, 1995
51. After--D'awah (Invitation to Islam) In book "Reflection of an American Muslim"
52. Blueprint for Islamic Renaissance Lecture at the Conference on Islamic Renaissance, Chicago 1995
53. Lying and Falsehood Friday Sermon
54. The Agonies of a Muslim in a Non-Muslin Society In book "Reflections of an American Muslim"
55. Christianity, Judaism and Islam - Is Co-existence Possible? Lecture at the Great Decision Series Debate, 1990
56. From Midnight to Dawn - The Story of Pakistan Pakistan Link
57. The Challenges and Roles for Pakistanis in North America Pakistan Link
58. The Alcohol and Drug Abuse - The American Scene and the Islamic Perspective In book "Health Concerns
59. Guidelines for Islamic Study Circle In book "Reflections of an American Muslim"
60. Reflections of an American Muslim on the Holocaust in Bosnia Lecture at Peace & Justice Center, Indianapolis. Also in the book "Reflections of an American Muslim"
61. Some Solutions for the Eradication of Drug Abuse and Traffic in Pakistan Pakistan Link, 1997
62. The Martyrdom of Iman Hussain Pakistan Link, 1995
63. Love and Unity in the Cause of Allah (Swt) Pakistan Link, 1994
64. Practicing Taqwa (God Awareness) Friday Sermon. In book "Reflections of an American Muslim"
65. What is Required of us as a Muslim? Friday Sermon
66. Some Reflection on the Eurocentric View of History Lecture at Parliament of World Religion, 1993
67. Social Concerns for Muslims in North America Pakistan Link & Lecture at IMA South Africa
68. Frustrations of a Muslim After Visiting a Muslim Country In book "Peace Through Submission"
69. Influencing the Behavior of Children and Their Parents In book "Peace Through Submission" and Association of Muslim Scientists
70. The Lawful (Halal) and the Prohibited (Haram) In book "Reflections of an American Muslim"
71. El-Hajj Malik El-Shabazz - The Prince of Islam in North America In book "Reflections of an American Muslim"
72. Why Muslim? In book "Peace Through Submission"
73. Peace Through Submission In book "Peace Through Submission"
74. Who Controls Our Destiny? "In book "Peace Through Submission"
75. The Last Sermon of the Prophet Mohammed (pubh) Confirmation of Main Points From Quran Friday Sermon. In book "Peace Through Submission"
76. Violations of Human Rights by the Super Powers and the Muslim Countries In book "Refections of an American Muslim"
77. Reflections of an American Muslim on the Gulf War Lecture at Beth El Zedec Hebrew Congregation
78. The Blueprint for Efficiency and Excellence for Muslims Friday Seminar, Message International
79. The Pursuit of Knowledge and Education In book "Peace Through Submission"
80. Obstacles to the Cohesion of Muslim Unity in North America In book "Peace Through Submission" Crescent International, Canada
81. Twenty-Five Most Frequently Asked Questions About Islam Published as a booklet
82. The Fallout From The Cairo Population Conference In book "Reflections"
83. Secularization of Higher Education--An Islamic Response Lecture at Acura Conference
84. Our Family, Our Youth, Our Hope For The Future ISNA Convention 96 Islamic Horizan Sept 96
85. Marital Relationships and Mutual Rights in Islam Friday Seminar
86. The Crisis in the Muslim World and The Response of American Muslims Lecture in New Jersey. In book "Reflections"
87. Why Should American Muslims Vote and for Whom Pakistan Link, 1996
88. The Expressions of Beauty In Islamic Art and Calligraphy Lecture at Association of Sufism and IMA South Africa
89. Ramadan and Interfaith Bonding In book "Ramadan", Kazi Publications
90. Setting Limits--Where Do We Go? ISNA Convention, 1994
91. When Will Allah's Help Come? Impact, 1995
92. Common Misconceptions About Shi'ism (Fiqh Jafferia) In book "Reflections"
93. Islamic philanthropy Islamic Horizon
94. Of Nudity and Pornography In book "Sex Education"
95. Sex Education for Muslim Youth and their Parents In book "Sex Education"
96. Questions for Muslim Youth and Sex Education Survey In book "Sex Education"
97. Pakistan Independence Day Pakistan Link
98. What Should Be the Role Of Pakistanis in North America Pakistan Link
99. Yes, We Prayed With Mike Tyson and Muhammad Ali Impact
100. Revisiting the Oklahoma Bombing Tragedy and Remembering the Second Victims News and Views, Michigan
101. The Sufi Symposium* - A Personal Journey into Spirituality Pakistan Link
102. A Muslim's Response to Terrorism In "News and Views"
103. Science and Faith _ A Muslim Physician's Personal Journey Lecture at CTNS Conference. University of Berkeley
104. Marriage of Muslim Girls (and Boys) in the U.S.A. In book "Sex Education"
105. My Father - I hardly Knew Him
106. What Does Prophet Muhammad's (P) Love Require Muslims To Do? Friday Sermon
107. Anger and Dejection Lecture at St. Maynard School of Theology. Sep. 97
108. Guidelines For Health Care Providers When Dealing With Muslim Patients Published as a Brochure
109. Development and Clinical Application for the Radioimmunoassay of Arginine Vasopressin in Human Plasma Reprinted from the Journal of Clinical Investigation, Vol. 52, No. 9. September 1973
110. Osmotic Control Of Vasopressin Function In clinical research
111. The Interaction of Blood Osmolality and Blood Volume in Regulating Plasma Vasopressin in Man Reprinted from Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism. April 1976. Vol. 42, #4
112. The Osmoregulation of Vasopressin Kidney International, Vol. 10. 1976 p. 25-37
113. Cardiac Disease Associated with Thyroid Diseases The Journal of IMA. Vol. 13. July 1981. p. 91
114. Central Diabetes Insipidus and its Management with Oral Antidiuretic Agents The Journal of IMA. Vol. 13 July 1981 p. 91
115. Endocrine & Metabolic effects of Chronic Alcoholism JIMA, July 21, 1994
116. Management of Stable Type II Diabetes Mellitus (NIDDM) During Fasting in Ramadan JIMA: Vol. 27, 1995, p. 68
117. Health Consciousness is God Consciousness In book "Health Concerns for Believers"
118. Pheochromocytoma and Asymptomatic Medullary Cancer of Thyroid in a Young Male: A Case of Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia, Type II In Publication
119. Hyponatremia: A Case with Hypodipsia and Partial Nephrogenic Diabetes Insipidus In Publication
120. Acute Pulmonary Edema Associated With Thyrotoxicosis and Hypothyroidism JIMA, 1995
121. Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide
122. Islamic Perspectives in Stress Management In book "Health Concerns for Believers"
123. Sanctity of Life and Muslim Youth Interfaith Alliance, Indianapolis lecture
124. What Do Hospitalized Muslim Patients Expect From their Non-Muslim Physicians and Clergy? Lecture at St. Vincent Hospital, Indianapolis
125. Islamic View of Sanctity of Life Indianapolis Star, April 5, 1996
126. Islamic Medical Ethics--Some Questions and Concerns Lecture at IMA Convention
127. Ethical Decision-Making in Patient Care--An Islamic Perspective Hamdard Medicus, 1994
128. Management of Stable Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes During Ramadan Fasting Islamic Horizon, 1997 JIMA 1996
129. Contemporary Issues in the Practice of Islamic Medicine IMA Convention, in JIMA
130. Medical Aspects of Islamic Fasting Islamic Horizon, 1997
131. The Islamic Perspective in Medical Ethics In book "Health Concerns"
132. Effects of Prohibitive Foods, Intoxicants and Ingredients on Human Hormones and Behavior In book " Health Concerns"
133. Weight Management Through Nutrition, Exercise and Behavior Modification In book "Health Concerns"
134. Medical Futility/Islamic Perspective IMA Convention
135. A Report on the First International Congress on Health and Ramadan JIMA, 1995
136. Health Concerns for Muslims In Book "Health Concerns"
137. AIDS, Other Sexually Transmitted Diseases - What Muslims Should Know About Them In book "Sex Education" and Crescent International, Canada
138. The Role of Muslim Physicians in an Islamic Community In book "Health Concerns"
139. The Best Book I Ever Read Minaret, 1995
140. Help For the Infertile Muslim Couple
141. Care of the Elderly in the Community Minaret, Dec 1997
142 The Killing Fields in Muslim Countries Pak Link, Jan 1998
143 The Roles of a Mosque in a Muslim Community Pak Link, Dec 1997
144 Preserving the Faith on Campus Pak Link, Nov 1997 & Minaret April 98
145 Learing to Respect Each Other Indianapolis Star May 10, 1998
146 God's Help to Cure Violence Indianapolis, Star June 14, 1998
147 Islam in South Africa
148 A-Bomb for Peace
149 Alternative Medicine as an Adjunct to Conventional Medicine Lecture at IMA South Africa April 1998
150 Reflections on Being a Patient
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