The increasing utilisation of computed tomography (CT) in the medical field has raised a greater concern regarding the radiation-induced health effects as CT imposes high radiation risks on the exposed individual. Adherence to radiation protection measures in CT as endorsed by regulatory bodies; justification, optimisation and dose limit, is essential to minimise radiation risks. Islam values every human being and Maqasid al-Shari’ah helps to protect human beings through its sacred principles which aim to fulfil human beings’ benefits (maslahah) and prevent mischief (mafsadah). Alignment of the concept of radiation protection in CT within the framework of al-Dharuriyat; protection of faith or religion (din), protection of life (nafs), protection of lineage (nasl), protection of intellect (‘aql) and protection of property (mal) is essential. This strengthens the concept and practices of radiation protection in CT among radiology personnel, particularly Muslim radiographers. The alignment provides supplementary knowledge towards the integration of knowledge fields between Islamic worldview and radiation protection in medical imaging, particularly in CT. This paper is hoped to set a benchmark for future studies on the integration of knowledge between the Islamic worldview and radiation protection in medical imaging in terms of other classifications of Maqasid al-Shari’ah; al-Hajiyat and al-Tahsiniyat.

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The healthcare staff in interventional fluoroscopy room are exposed to the scattered-radiation from the patient during the procedures. Excessive occupational radiation exposures to their eyes are associated with the formation of radiation-induced cataracts. Therefore, recommendations are set-up to reduce the occupation eye exposure but are often overlooked. Thus, there is a need to incorporate additional value into the recommendations. This review is conducted to incorporate the Islamic perspectives into the recommendations on the eye protection from occupational radiation exposures. Common themes were derived from the recommendations as stated in several guidelines and articles. The relevant Islamic perspective were then identified and linked. The main themes are the responsibilities of the staff in protecting their eyes and the responsibilities of the employers to ensure that their staff are protected. There were several subthemes identified for each main theme. The relevant Islamic perspectives which are related to the identified themes, eyes and concept of radiation protection were discussed in this review. The incorporation of Islamic perspective is an effort to motivate the Muslim staff and employers to see additional values and thus follow the recommendations on the eye lens protection.