The story surrounding the discontinuation of treatment for Marwa Benahmed (18) from Borgerhout causes strong emotions within the Antwerp Muslim community. A broader discussion has now broken out in many Muslim families about ‘dying with dignity’. How, due to one case, silent questions are suddenly asked out loud in the Muslim community. “There is still a lot of work to be done.”
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Why the story of Marwa (18) is causing such a stir in the Antwerp Muslim community
Bytaketonews
Dec 11, 2025