Philanthropy

Aga Khan Foundation
A private philanthropic institution founded by the Aga Khan in 1967 to provide care and compassion for those in need based on Islamic ideals and ethics.
Hamdard Foundation
Pakistani charitable society and pharmaceutical company founded in 1953 by Hakim Mohammed Said.
King Faisal Foundation
Saudi Arabian philanthropic organization established in 1976, promoting Islamic education, healthcare, and global solidarity.
Said, Hakim Mohammed
Prominent Pakistani philanthropist, physician in traditional Yunani medicine, founder of educational institutions, and former governor of Sindh province.
Waqf
Endowment of property for specific philanthropic or charitable purposes within the context of Islamic law.

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