‘God gives you life. God takes the life’: Muslims in Bradford concerned over assisted dying bill

In Bradford, UK, the proposed assisted dying bill has raised concerns within the local Muslim community, notably affecting the city’s perceptions of healthcare after the Covid pandemic. Many Muslims view life as a precious gift from God, making the concept of assisted dying particularly contentious. This unease has been compounded by existing inequalities in accessing palliative care, especially for ethnic minority and disadvantaged backgrounds, which some believe could be exacerbated by the legislation. Community leaders, healthcare professionals, and local council members have expressed their worries about the potential for coercion and the erosion of trust in medical services.