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Abstract
Across global nursing perspectives, Non-Western contributions have been overlooked in favour of Western-centric views. A lesser-known yet influential figure, Rufaida Al-Aslami, laid the groundwork for a nursing model that emphasized both physical and spiritual well-being in the 7th century. As a leader and visionary, Rufaida embodied the principles of transformational nursing as inspiration future generations. However, limited attention has been given to the legacy in the context of nursing leadership in existing research. This perspective article re-examines Rufaida's legacy through the lens of decolonizing nursing historiography, outlining the Islamic-Informed Transformational Nursing Framework (IITNF) derived from her core principles such as rahmah (spiritual compassion), amanah and ihsan (ethical accountability), khidmah (community service), female collaborative leadership, and the integration in the daily nursing practice. These values challenge dominant epistemologies in nursing education that proposing an inclusive model rooted in social justice and spirituality. Reflecting on Rufaida's legacy highlights the importance of reclaiming non-Western narratives in global nursing. This article advocates for the strategic integration of faith-based and contextual care models into nursing practice and policy.
Keywords: Decolonizing nursing history, female leadership, Islamic nursing, Islamic-informed nursing framework, Rufaida Al-Aslami, value-based clinical practice
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