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Empowering Healthcare through Waqf: Initiatives by the State Islamic Religious Council

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  • Norizah Mohamed Daud

    (Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka, Malaysia)

  • Norajila Che Man

    (Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka, Malaysia)

  • Noorfazreen Mohd Aris

    (Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS), Universiti Teknologi MARA, Melaka, Malaysia)

Abstract

Health is a key element in a nation’s development and Malaysia’s public healthcare system is facing significant challenges, particularly rising costs. This study focuses on how the State Islamic Religious Council in Malaysia is using waqf (Islamic endowment) funds to support healthcare services. Transforming the waqf institution is necessary to ensure it stays relevant in today’s context. By reducing the reliance on government funding, waqf plays a crucial role in alleviating the financial burden on citizens, especially for those who cannot afford increasing healthcare costs, a problem worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic. Data was collected from a range of sources, including State Islamic Religious Council websites and related references on waqf and healthcare. The findings reveal that healthcare waqf significantly contributes to the nation, with initiatives such as dialysis centers, medical equipment, medications, waqf clinics, and support for COVID-19 treatment. These efforts highlight the potential for waqf to enhance Malaysia’s healthcare system. However, there remains significant potential for further enhancing public healthcare financing by improving the strategic use and management of waqf funds. By optimizing the allocation and utilization of these resources, the healthcare system can be strengthened, ensuring its long-term sustainability and reducing financial pressures on both the government and the public.

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  • Norizah Mohamed Daud & Norajila Che Man & Noorfazreen Mohd Aris, 2024. "Empowering Healthcare through Waqf: Initiatives by the State Islamic Religious Council," International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science, International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), vol. 8(9), pages 3657-3664, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bcp:journl:v:8:y:2024:i:9:p:3657-3664
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    1. Ahmad, Riayati & Hasan, Junaidah, 2016. "Public Health Expenditure, Governance and Health Outcomes in Malaysia," Jurnal Ekonomi Malaysia, Faculty of Economics and Business, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, vol. 50(1), pages 29-40.
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