Breastfeeding Promotion among Muslim Mothers

Abstract

Breastfeeding is very important for today’s society. This study aimed to examine values and benefits of breastfeeding from both Islamic and medical sciences prospect. It was also to delineate guidelines to promote breastfeeding for mothers. The study was based on documentary analysis. Related sources from al-Quran, al-Hadith, documents, and researches were content analyzed. The study indicates Islam emphasizes breastfeeding and encourages mothers to breastfeed for more than two years. If mothers cannot breastfeed, they have to find a nursing mare. Because breastfeeding is beneficial for babies, mothers, families and societies, it is imperative to help Muslim mothers gain knowledge concerning breastfeeding from al-Quran, al-Hadith, consensus of Muslim scholar as well as its benefits from medical science prospect.