Islamic Wealth Taxation and Financing Public Health is a thought-provoking book that boldly explores new possibilities for funding public health initiatives. The author delves into the concept of zakat, an Islamic wealth tax, and investigates how it could be used as a source of revenue to boost public health in non-Islamic states like Kenya.
"[This book] is a groundbreaking book examining innovative approaches to fund public health in non-Islamic countries, focusing on Kenya. The author explores the concept of zakat, an Islamic wealth tax, as a potential revenue source. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding local dynamics and legal systems, offering insights from human rights, Islamic, and constitutional law. It aligns with global development goals and proposes a timely, relevant solution for sustainable funding without overburdening citizens, with a potential impact across Africa and beyond"--