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 What is FMIG?  Introduction:
The idea of forming this unit came from the responses given by the I-CARE participants. From their survey, a majority of Muslim patients claim that they did not perform their ‘ibadah (i.e. solat) during theirhospital admission. Among the reasons include; Difficulty in moving their body e.g. Some patients may need an orthopedic cast (used to support broken bones) which limits their activity.
Concerns on the validity of their ablution (wudhu’) e.g. attachment of a urine bag. Both patients and those who take care of them are unaware of the conveniences or alternatives (rukhsah) offered by Islam for those who are ill. Hence, this indicates a necessity as well as an opportunity to form a specialized team like FMIG so that knowledge of fiqh can be applied in a more practical and pragmatic manner – especially for sick and needy patients. Motto: Pulse of the Ummah 
Objectives: i) To compile a comprehensive and extensive book on Fiqh Medicine as a quick reference for IIUM students and the community as a whole. ii) To provide an effective medium for discussion on medical issues in line with syari’ah (Islamic ruling). iii) To train facilitators or delegates that are able to explain to patients, visitors and medical staff regarding ‘ibadah during illness and also able to elucidate to universities, schools and institutions regarding fiqh medicine. iv) To conduct seminars, forums or talks regarding fiqh medicine to disseminate the concept of fiqh medicine at the professional level and the community. Achievement: i) Publications of various products (eg. articles, handbooks, bookmarks) including a set of simplified/basic Fiqh Medical Book regarding Solat, Fasting, Marriage & Family Planning, Issues relating to Women and Issues relating to the Medical Profession. ii) Induction for I-CARE participants iii) Act as facilitators for: a. 
Triple-I Symposium (talk and practical session on applied maqasid syar’iyyah);iv) I-Medic in collaboration with Nursing Student Association (NSA) IIUM on 15th December 2007; andv) other universities (UPM, UM, UMS, CUCMS etc.)
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