Sharia-Compliant Hospitals are healthcare institutions that emphasize Islamic principles in their services. In the context of maternity care, healthcare providers' practices aligned with Sharia are critical to ensuring the comfort and safety of Muslim patients. The presence of Sharia-compliant hospitals is increasing in Malaysia. However, there is a lack of specific guidelines to assist healthcare providers in applying Sharia principles in maternity care. This need is more pressing given the requirement to ensure medical practices do not conflict with Islamic values. There is confusion and a lack of specific guidance for healthcare providers in practicing Islamic principles in maternity care. This deficiency can affect the quality of services and patients' confidence in Sharia-compliant hospitals. This study aims to develop a framework of guidelines for healthcare providers' practices in sharia-compliant maternity care. The study uses a qualitative approach through document analysis about maternity care services. The collected data are analyzed using a thematic approach to identify key themes related to Sharia-compliant practices. The findings of this study indicate an urgent need for comprehensive and practical guidelines. Healthcare providers face challenges in integrating Islamic principles with modern medical practices. This study also proposes a framework of guidelines that can be applied in sharia-compliant hospitals to improve the quality of maternity care services.
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