Last Friday evening after Maghrib prayers at Masjid Wilayah Persekutuan, an elderly gentleman approached me outside the mosque, visibly distressed. “Doctor, my chest feels tight and I’m short of breath,” he said, gripping my arm. “I attended Jumaat prayers this afternoon and have been feeling unwell since. Every clinic near is closed now—should I go to the hospital?” I immediately recognized the urgency and told him to come with me to our clinic on Jalan Ipoh, just minutes from the mosque. Within 10 minutes, our experienced doctor had performed a comprehensive cardiac assessment including immediate ECG, relevant blood tests, and thorough examination. The ECG showed concerning ST-segment changes suggesting cardiac ischemia. We stabilized him, provided emergency cardiac medications, and arranged immediate transfer to the cardiac center with proper handover to the cardiologist on call. The cardiologist later confirmed our assessment—early intervention likely prevented a major heart attack. “Alhamdulillah, you were there when I needed help most,” he told me weeks later during his follow-up visit. “Having a proper medical facility so close to Masjid Wilayah saved my life.”
That’s the accessible, expert healthcare the Masjid Wilayah community deserves.