The Spirit of Muharram: Patients’ Aid Saving Lives at JPMC

The month of Muharram marks as the beginning of Muslim New Year, providing us with yet another opportunity to resolve  to care for our less fortunate brethren in  our community. In Pakistan, the challenges that the underprivileged face includes affordability and access to quality healthcare. This is where non-profit organisations like the Patients’ Aid work to brighten up lives through making advanced healthcare accessible for all irrespective of affordability.

The month of Muharram is also known as Muharram-ul-Haram, and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) referred to it as ‘the Sacred Month of Allah’. This period inspires us to embody the values of compassion and charity. 

The Sanctity of Muharram 

In the Quran (Surah At-Tawbah, 9:36), it is mentioned that Muharram is a highly sacred month and is one of the four sacred months. 

During this time, Muslims are encouraged to increase their prayers, engage in acts of charity, and abstain from activities like warfare and violence. Muharram is also notable for the day of Ashura, which commemorates significant events such as the shahadat of Imam Hussain (RA) at the Battle of Karbala. This period is marked by deep reflection, remembrance, and acts of immense kindness.

One of the key aspects of Muharram is the emphasis on sadqa and helping those in need. It is a time when Muslims are particularly encouraged and inclined to make donations, support humanitarian efforts, and engage in community service. 

One of the most significant ways to embody the spirit of Muharram is through the act of daily sadqa & khairaat which you can now easily schedule with a new program of Patients’ Aid , patientsaidjpmc.org/karachi-k-dost-jinnah-kay-saath/. 

Every rupee given is an opportunity to extend a helping hand to those facing immense hardship, particularly in terms of medical assistance & healthcare.

Patients’ Aid daily sadqa program ‘Karachi kay Dost-Jinnah kay Saath

In the spirit of Muharram, consider scheduling your daily sadaqah and khairaat, with Patients Aid initiative Karachi kay Dost Jinnah kay Saath and assist the organisation enable advanced healthcare for low income patients coming in from Karachi, interior Sindh, Balochistan and all other parts of the country. This Shariah compliant & PCP certified organisation is dedicated to transforming Jinnah Hospital – Karachi, the largest healthcare institution in Karachi, generously carrying their work for humanity making healthcare accessible to unprivileged and needy people. 

Give your zakat/sadaqah/donation for accident and emergency fund, cancer radiosurgery and therapy fund, kidney treatment/ dialysis fund, radiology fund, OPD fund online to enable quality care at Jinnah Hospital or call/ WhatsApp at 0301-8278222.  

A high time for collective action

Access to quality healthcare is a basic human right. This Muharram, let us ensure that every individual in need has access to the healthcare they deserve. Visit the Patients’ Aid website to learn more about their humanitarian work.