As-salamu ʿalaykum.

My name is Intisar, I am 18 years old and I am campaigning to raise funds in the memory of my father, Dr Abdul Mabud Chowdhury. He lost his life contracting the coronavirus at the age of only 52. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. The money will be used to provide a better life for the victims of COVID-19 here in the UK and abroad.

Currently, I live with my mother Dr Rehana Akther, and sister Wareesha. Just three weeks ago, we were a happy family of four, with my father being our source of strength and courage. Our world changed forever as the three of us lost the biggest treasure of our lives. My mother lost her loving husband of more than 25 years, my grandmother Ayesha lost her caring son, and my little sister lost her best friend. He was loved by his family, friends and colleagues. He was a very kind person who always put the needs of others before himself. He was a charitable person who used to help people in every way he could.

"When a person dies, his deeds come to an end, except for three: ongoing charity (Sadaqah Jariyah), knowledge that is benefited from, and a righteous child who prays for him."

It was particularly tragic for us as he was a consultant physician who had no previous underlying conditions. He maintained the highest professional dignity and never came short of fulfilling his commitment towards his colleagues - this was the reason he urged the PM to provide enough PPE to ensure the safety of NHS front-line workers.

While my whole family will never be the same without my father, I want to ensure that his legacy is carried on. I am incredibly grateful to RFC, Ramadan Family Commitment, for making me an ambassador and giving me that opportunity to do so. My father would have been incredibly proud of the initiative. I would like to kindly request the public, especially the people with power, to come forward and donate to my campaign.

A little contribution from everyone can make an incredibly huge difference.