Saturday 2 April 2022 marks the first day of Ramadan, the most sacred month in the Islamic calendar. Rembering the gift of the first Quran chapters to the Prophet Muhammad, fasting begins at first sunlight every day and ends as the sun sets (Iftar). It is a powerful symbol of unity, and a time of reflection, worship, personal and spiritual growth. As one of the Five Pillars of Islam, charity plays a huge part in everyday life for Muslims around the world, but never is the act more encouraged (or more welcome) than during the month of Ramadan – particularly in the final 10 days leading up to Eid ul Fitr.
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"Indeed, the men who practice charity and the women who practice charity and have loaned Allah a goodly loan - it will be multiplied for them, and they will have a noble reward." The Holy Qur'an 57:18
Masjid-e-Raza Mosque, Blackburn is raising funds for ELHT&Me for the benefit of Royal Blackburn's Teaching Hospital's Chemotherapy Unit.
Imam Fazal Hassan, the Muslim Chaplaincy Co-ordinator for the Trust, said: "I would like to thank the Muslim community, and of course everyone in the local community, for their continued generous support to help both our staff and patients.”
“It is pleasing to see communities coming together showing solidarity and helping one another at this time of need. Ramadhan is a hugely important and spiritually significant time for Muslims; a time to show sympathy and empathy towards those who are suffering and in need of support. We are delighted to receive the continued support."
If you would like to support ELHT&Me as part of your Ramadan charitable giving, please contact our fundraising team by emailing fundraising@elht.nhs.uk, or calling 01254 732140.
Please ensure your donation is a Lillah voluntary donation only.