As-salamu ʿalaykum.

Our names are Wareesha and Intisar Chowdhury and we are campaigning to raise funds in the memory of our grandmother, Ayesha Chowdhury, who lost her life to COVID-19 on Tuesday 24th November. Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un. The money will be used to build two electric water wells in Bangladesh, in the villages they are needed the most.

Our grandmother lived with us in London and was loved by all of her family and friends. She was an incredibly kind person who always put the needs of others before herself, a trait that she passed on to her son, our father, Dr Abdul Mabud Chowdhury, who passed away in April due to COVID-19.

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

Before contracting COVID-19, our grandmother suffered from poor vision and dementia, and yet, she fought on with the strength of Allah. Her ability to cope with whatever life threw at her inspired us to initiate this fundraiser, in the hope of helping the less fortunate and making a positive difference.

Our grandmother was an incredibly pious lady, a devout believer. She instilled the importance of faith, religion and prayer into her children and grandchildren. May Allah reunite her with our father in Jannatul Firdaus.

A little contribution from everyone could create a miracle for the people that need it most.