Feed A Cancer Patient This Ramadan

Allah Almighty will say on the Day of Resurrection: “O son of Adam, I asked you for food but you did not feed Me. He will say: My Lord, how can I feed You when You are the Lord of the worlds? Allah will say: Did you not know that My servant asked you for food but you did not feed him, and had you fed him you would have found Me with him?” (Muslim)

As we observe the fast this year, we are reminded how the Sahabah and prophets could not bring themselves to eat unless they shared their food with someone less fortunate. We are also reminded how you, our valued donors, have followed their example and donated food provisions to Shaukat Khanum Hospitals for the past 30 years.

This Ramadan, join this meaningful practice by giving a small Sadaqah donation of £50 to feed a patient for 10 days. By donating £150, you can share your Iftar for the entire month. Donate securely online in your choice of currency below.

 
This year, as Shaukat Khanum Hospitals celebrate 30 years of service, our founder is unable to make an appeal to mark this significant milestone. In his absence, we hope you will continue to feed our patients, showing that we still stand together in the fight against cancer.

Why Providing Meals For Cancer Patients Matters This Ramadan

Rashidah Javid, Clinical Nutritionist at Shaukat Khanum Hospitals, explains the dietary challenges of cancer patients and the role food donations play in their treatment and recovery.

Many of the patients at our hospitals are too poor to meet their basic daily needs and arrive on our wards malnourished. When they undergo treatments like chemotherapy, it can leave them feeling weak and vulnerable to challenging side effects such as anaemia, infections, bruising, fatigue, hair loss, diarrhoea, constipation, mouth sores, disrupted sleep, and nausea. In severe cases, meals may need to be administered through a drip feed.

By sharing your Iftar with a cancer patient this Ramadan, you can make sure they have the right vitamins and nutrients they need to support their recovery journey.

How Tailored Nutrition Helps Cancer Patients Stay Strong

Every patient responds differently to treatment, requiring a customised meal plan to meet their individual needs. Clinical specialists like Rashidah create tailored diets ensuring each patient receives the right nutrients in the right way at the right time.

Sharing your food with a cancer patient this Ramadan isn’t just about sustaining someone for a day – it’s about supporting their healing process and chance of recovery. A Sadaqah donation of £50 will feed a patient for 10 days. A donation of £150 will feed them for the entire month.

And what about relatives who are staying with patients on our wards? Rest assured, they receive Suhoor and Iftar meals if they are fasting. If they are not fasting, they receive complimentary breakfasts, lunches, and dinners to ensure their comfort and ease.

Give Fidyah, Kaffarah & Fitrana to Feed Cancer Patients in Need

Did you know your Fidyah, Kaffarah and Fitrana can also be used to feed cancer patients at Shaukat Khanum Hospitals?

If you are unable to fast during Ramadan for a valid reason, or if you miss a fast without a valid reason, you may be required to pay Fidyah and Kaffarah. These payments can only go towards feeding the needy and this is what we do with your donations.

At the end of Ramadan, every Muslim makes a special payment called Zakat ul Fitr, commonly known as Fitrana. It is used to make food provisions available to those in need during Eid, ensuring nobody is excluded from the blessings of the occasion. To help us prepare and share food with our patients in time for Eid, please pay your Fitrana a little earlier this year.