Introduction In today's society, it is very important for healthcare professionals to be educated about the culture of their patients. It can be seen that the number of Muslim patients is increasing throughout the healthcare system. It is difficult for healthcare providers to care for the needs of Muslim patients when they do not understand their cultural beliefs. Muslims do not necessarily have the same health beliefs, outcomes, or priorities as their providers, thus making it more difficult to arrive at a final health care decision (Al-Oraibi, 2009). can lead to inadequate support services and low levels of satisfaction” (Al-Oraibi, 2009). Muslims are not adequately welcomed into healthcare facilities due to a lack of education by healthcare workers about Muslim culture and religion. Professional literature review the number of muslims increases in america, muslim culture is still widely misunderstood. The Islamic view of illness differs significantly from that of Americans, thus making it very difficult to care for them if education about their needs is lacking. "Despite cultural diversity among Muslim groups, there is a common set of beliefs and practices shared by all Muslims, principally: belief in Allah, the belief that the Quran comes from God and that Muhammad was God's last prophet ” (Al-Oraibi, 2009). Health workers should be educated on Muslim practices related to prayer, gender issues, modesty, fasting, physical contact, and dietary and pharmacological restrictions (Al-Oraibi, 2009). feeling misunderstood in the healthcare system, could offer...... paper parties..., thus making them less likely to compromise the beliefs of their Muslim patients. Works cited Al-Oraibi, S. (2009 ). care of elderly Muslims. Nursing and Residential Care, 11(10), 517-519. Retrieved from Host EBSCOGatrad, A. R. (2003). EBSCO Halligan, P. (2006). Transcultural assistance. WIN, September 34. Retrieved from EBSCO hostMir, G., & Sheika, A. (2010). «Fasting and prayer are not the concern of doctors. . . they don't even know what it's all about': Communication, decision making and perceived social relationships of Pakistani Muslim patients with long-term illnesses. Ethnicity and Health, 15(4), 327-342. Retrieved from EBSCOMughees host, A. (2006). Better care for Muslim patients. VINCI, July/August, 24-25. Retrieved from Host EBSCO.