Spiritual needs of children and adolescents with cancer at the end of life

Abstract

Religion is a law set by Allah. Spirituality is the high states, blessings, tastes, and happiness that a person feels in his own conscience and soul when he fulfills the de facto gratitude by acting in accordance with Allah's orders and prohibitions with his material organs, intangible feelings, and subtle faculties. 1 Spiritual well-being is the fourth dimension of health, as equally important as physical, mental, and social well-being. The shadow of death associated with cancer triggers children to explore their personal values, meanings, and life goals throughout the illness trajectory, enabling them to identify their unique spiritual needs. 2 Figure 1 shows relationship between religion, spirituality, physical, mental, and social health. Herein, we discuss spiritual needs of children and adolescents with cancer at the end of life to draw attention to the importance of religion and spirituality for health.Children and adolescents with cancer have psychosocial issues that need to be adequately addressed. Spirituality is a fundamental aspect