Cultural sustainability and Islamic perspectives in introducing a cohesive retirement village for Muslims

Abdul Majid, Noor Hanita and Denan, Zuraini and Hamidi, Mohd Hazwan (2013) Cultural sustainability and Islamic perspectives in introducing a cohesive retirement village for Muslims. Procedia Social and Behavioral Sciences, 85. pp. 164-178. ISSN 1877-0428

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Abstract

The growing elderly population indicated a shift in the cultural context in Malaysia and the needs of elderly care facilities. This paper looks at the cultural sustainability issues and Islamic perspectives requirements through a review on the recommendations outlined in the Quran and Hadiths; surveys and case studies on the available elderly care facilities in Malaysia. The results indicated the perception of the respondents on the idea of having elderly care for the Muslim community and also the preferred type of care facilities. The research findings outlined the criteria for a cohesive retirement village for Muslims.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	2995/33105
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Cultural sustainability; retirement village; elderly care; Islamic perspectives
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) N Fine Arts > NA Architecture > NA1 General
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Architecture
Depositing User:	Dr Noor Hanita Abdul Majid
Date Deposited:	29 Nov 2013 11:01
Last Modified:	29 Nov 2013 11:01
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/33105

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