🕌 Waqf Dialysis: Reviving Mercy Through Sustainable Healthcare

By Ibrahim Abdul Mugis | Awqaf Africa | 16 December 2025

🌅 Introduction: A Revival Rooted in Mercy

On 15 November 2025, Awqaf Africa launched its inaugural Health Waqf Monthly Talk Series, titled “Waqf Dialysis: Reviving Mercy Through Sustainable Healthcare.”
The session brought together medical professionals, Islamic finance scholars, policy leaders, and community builders, all united by a shared vision:

“To restore Waqf as a pillar of modern healthcare and a lifeline for vulnerable patients.”

Moreover, this initiative is deeply grounded in Maqasid al-Shariah, particularly Hifz al-Nafs (preservation of life), and it is also fully aligned with UN SDG 3: Good Health and Well-Being.
Consequently, the series aims to reconnect modern healthcare with its Islamic roots while addressing today’s urgent medical challenges.

🌿 The Qur’anic Foundation: Healing as Mercy

Islamic teachings consistently emphasize the sanctity of life and the value of healthcare as an expression of mercy.
Notably, the Qur’an reminds us:

﴿ وَمَنْ أَحْيَاهَا فَكَأَنَّمَا أَحْيَا النَّاسَ جَمِيعًا ﴾
(Surah Al-Ma’idah, 5:32)
“Whoever saves one life, it is as if he has saved all of humanity.”

This profound verse therefore forms the foundation of Waqf healthcare—removing financial barriers and ensuring access for those who need treatment the most.
Read Qur’an 5:32

🌙 Prophetic Foundations: Compassion & Service

The Sunnah of the Prophet ﷺ further strengthens the call for mercy-driven healthcare.
In addition, the following narrations highlight the spiritual depth of serving others:

📜 Hadith 1

قال رسول الله ﷺ:
«لَا يَزَالُ اللهُ فِي عَوْنِ الْعَبْدِ، مَا كَانَ الْعَبْدُ فِي عَوْنِ أَخِيهِ»
(رواه مسلم)
“Allah continues to help His servant as long as the servant helps his brother.”

View Hadith

📜 Hadith 2

قال رسول الله ﷺ:
«إِذَا مَاتَ الإِنْسَانُ انْقَطَعَ عَمَلُهُ إِلَّا مِنْ ثَلَاثٍ…»
(رواه مسلم)
“…except for three: continuous charity, beneficial knowledge, or a righteous child who prays for him.”

View Hadith

Pull Quote:
“A dialysis machine funded through Waqf becomes one of the purest forms of ṣadaqah jāriyah—healing bodies and rewarding donors for generations.”

🏥 Success Story: RS Syariah Bogor — A Model for the Muslim World

A major highlight of the session was the inspiring case study of RS Syariah Bogor in Indonesia—one of the world’s leading Waqf-based hospitals.
Indeed, it demonstrates how Waqf can function successfully in a modern medical setting.

Key Features of RS Syariah Bogor

• Built entirely on Waqf land
• Operates with Waqf-funded facilities and equipment
• Provides subsidized or free treatment for the needy
• Houses a functioning Waqf Dialysis Unit
• Fully Shariah-compliant in its operations
• Financially sustainable and transparent

This real-world model proves that Waqf healthcare is not a theory—it works.
Therefore, it offers a replicable blueprint for Africa, Malaysia, and the wider Muslim world.

Dompet Dhuafa RS Syariah

🔍 Purpose of the Health Waqf Series

The Health Waqf Monthly Talk Series aims to:

• Educate communities on Islamic healthcare heritage
• Highlight successful Waqf medical institutions
• Connect donors, youth leaders, and medical experts
• Build a Community of Practice for Health Waqf
• Mobilize support for Waqf Dialysis Centres in Africa & Malaysia

Furthermore, sessions will be hosted across:Universities-Mosques-Hospitals-Zoom & Facebook Live

As a result, the series ensures inclusive participation and wider public engagement.

💔 The Challenge: The Dialysis Burden

Chronic kidney disease creates immense pressure on patients and families.
Many face:

• High, recurring treatment costs
• Lifelong, unavoidable dependency
• Emotional, spiritual, and financial exhaustion

However, Waqf offers a sustainable, long-term solution—not just temporary relief.
Consequently, it provides hope for patients who struggle with continuous financial strain.

🌙 Spiritual Significance of Waqf in Healthcare

A Waqf dialysis centre becomes a form of ṣadaqah jāriyah, providing:

• Continuous treatment for hundreds annually
• Ongoing spiritual reward for donors
• Sustainable mercy long after one’s lifetime

Ultimately, this transforms healthcare into a legacy of compassion and enduring benefit.

🌍 Call to Action: Reviving a Forgotten Legacy

“Waqf built hospitals during the Golden Age of Islam. Waqf can rebuild hospitals today.”

Awqaf Africa announced the following initiatives:

• Waqf Dialysis Centres
• Waqf Clinics
• Health Endowment Funds
• Youth Health Ambassadors Program

Collectively, these efforts mark the beginning of a global revival of Islamic, mercy-driven healthcare.
Likewise, they signal a renewed commitment to building sustainable medical solutions for future generations.

✨ Conclusion: The Beginning of a Global Revival

With inspiration from RS Syariah Bogor, guidance from scholars, and growing community support, Health Waqf is reclaiming its rightful place as a pillar of compassionate healthcare.

Awqaf Africa invites:

1. Donors
2. Institutions
3. Medical professionals
4. Youth leaders

to join hands in this mission.
As a result, communities across Africa and Malaysia can benefit from accessible, dignified, and sustainable medical care.

“May this initiative heal bodies, uplift hearts, and revive a forgotten mercy.”

📚 References & Further Reading

Qur’an 5:32 – https://quran.com/5/32

Sahih Muslim – Hadith 45:66 & 13:4005 – https://sunnah.com/muslim

RS Syariah Bogor / Dompet Dhuafa – https://dompetdhuafa.org

UN SDG 3: Good Health & Well-Being – https://sdgs.un.org/goals/goal3