Implementation of a health promotion program is the 3^rd stage in the Bracht et al. (1999) model. In this stage, theories and ideas are turn into action making use of professionals and other resource people in the community through out the planning of the intervention. Through out the process, available community resources are maximized and adapted to local constraints. The Islamic concept of Shariah, which falls under the Islamic jurisprudence concept, offers clear guidelines in dealing with various issues in Islam. For health promoters, to understand this would be crucial to ensure the success of their program. In knowing the point in the scale, of the area of intervention within the Shariah law (‘prescribed’, ‘recommended’, ‘permissible’, ‘disliked’ and ‘unlawful’) health promoters would be better equipped to tailor their interventions according to the perspective of the Islamic community intended for and so ensure better chances of success. The principles of Ijtihad within the Islamic Jurisprudence which include the fact that:

1. Laws change with changes in time and place;

2. Choosing the lesser of two harms; and

3. Preserving public interest

Also offers channels of communications for health promoters to bring in new ideas in an Islamic community.

Reference:

Bracht, N., Kingsbury, L. & Rissel L. (1999). A Five stage Community Organization Model for Health Promotion. In Bracht, N (Ed.). Health Promotion at the community Level. (pp 83-104). International Educational and Professional Publisher, Thousand Oaks, California 91320. SAGE Publications