As Muslims, we generally focus on the spiritual well-being we get from fasting. But fasting in Ramadan also has untold physical benefits. Recent scientific studies show that fasting can regenerate the immune system, and might even boost the cancer-curing effects of chemotherapy in cancer
In Islam we learn that the Muslim Ummah is defined as a single body, when one limb hurts, the whole body is in pain. I know there are many people who are fortunate enough that if they are diagnosed with
We’ve only just entered the Holy Month, and already IKCA volunteers are raking in the donations to ensure Shaukat Khanum Hospital (SKMCH) patients are kept fed throughout Ramadan. “I wanted the money to be deposited before the start of Ramadan,”
In the last days before Ramadan, 13 intrepid volunteers set out to climb the highest peak in Wales in aid of cancer patients in Pakistan. The IKCA Snowdon challengers travelled from Birmingham, Bradford, Nottingham, London and other towns far and
“The event was a great success, and we got some really positive feedback! We hope to organise future charity events for IKCA.” –Sobia Ahmad. Sobia Ahmad, Saima Khan and Junaid Khan hosted a sell-out charity event on Saturday the 7th
“Britain set for FREEZING WEEKEND as Arctic winds blast in sending temperature tumbling”, “Snow warning as Arctic blast blows in” and “Cumbria faces sleet and snow…” were just a few of the weather headlines in the week leading up to
While the media is rife with stories about the enemy outside, how about the rise of cancer –the enemy we face within? At a time when governments spend more on arms and weapons of mass destruction, shouldn’t somebody be investing
On May 7th, three friends are hosting a charity event at London’s Mumtaz restaurant featuring live music from Abbas Ali and a killer auction. We caught up with Sobia, Saima and Junaid who are organising the event in aid of cancer
Did you know that SKMCH nurses and nursing students are provided with international standard training? When it comes to patient care, they really are the best in Pakistan. Every year, Shaukat Khanum Hospital (SKMCH) holds a ceremony for excellence in