The Meaning of Muharram
The month of Muharram is the start of the Islamic New Year. It is a month marked by numerous historical events, in which Allah (SWT) gave relief from oppression to those who strove in His cause. Here, we’ve listed some
10 things to consider when leaving a gift in your Will
Legacy giving is a wonderful thing. After all, doesn’t a life to please Allah (SWT) deserves a legacy to please Allah (SWT)? Here are 10 things to consider when leaving a gift in your Will. Inform your family So, you’ve
Fighting Cancer with Children’s Games
At Shaukat Khanum Hospitals, our staff know that half the battle with cancer is psychological. That’s why we go out of our way to boost patient morale – particularly with children. You might have seen one of our social media
See the difference you made in 2021
Shaukat Khanum Memorial Trust: 2021 Annual report In 2021, we spent £40m on providing free cancer care with your Zakat and donations. Download our annual Feedback Report to find out more. Read our Feedback Report. We had a lot going on
2022 Qurbani Feedback
YOUR IMPACT We closed Eid ul-Adha 2022 with a total of 42,779 Qurbani orders. With your help and support, we were able to distribute a total 492,000 kgs of meat to 82,000 families in need in Pakistan, allowing them to
Why making a will can be a positive emotional experience
The Sunnah of Reflecting on Death For Muslims, there is nothing morbid about reflecting on death. In fact, doing so is a sunnah and prescribed by our Prophet (PBUH). Abu Huraira reported: ‘The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said, “Remember often
Anam’s Greatest Achievement
Anam was raised to become a high achiever. At age 24, she holds a Master’s Degree in clinical psychology, and is recently married. But beating cancer is an achievement she has Shaukat Khanum Hospital to thank for. When she was
Close the Care Gap
Where you live shouldn’t determine if you live. This was our statement for World Cancer Day 2022. Our ‘Close the Care Gap’ campaign for World Cancer Day 2022, aimed to raise awareness of inequality in medical care. Shaukat Khanum Hospitals
Team Bramhope
Tariq Qadeer, from Leeds, has been a volunteer and supporter of IKCA for many years. He spoke to us about his love of the outdoors and the many years he’s dedicated to supporting cancer charities with his treks and challenges.