Open AccessWaqf concept health clinic – “Uniqueness in disguise” USIM experience
Author(s) -
Fathima Begum Syed Mohideen,
Mohd Radzniwan A Rashid,
Sharifah Najwa Syed Mohamad,
Zuhairiah Mohamad,
Muhammad Shamsir Bin Mohd Aris,
Azlan Jaafar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
malaysian journal of science, health and technology
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2601-0003
DOI - 10.33102/mjosht.v7i2.211
Subject(s) - waqf , endowment , disadvantaged , islam , health care , economic growth , public relations , medicine , family medicine , nursing , political science , law , geography , economics , archaeology
Waqf or religious endowment is of a benevolence instrument emerged to help reduce the burden of the disadvantaged people. As the cost for medical expenses are exorbitant, the availability of waqf should contribute to the improvement of the community health. The establishment of Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Specialist healthcare clinic was founded by the idea of waqf through healthcare for the less fortunate. With collaboration from many agencies the establishment of the clinic has served community in need to access better health care. The primary aim of waqf clinic establishment is to continually uphold the Islamic aspects in its establishment and management for betterment of health among disadvantaged people.