Let’s be honest: most of us take for granted the ability to just get up and go to work. We moan about the commute or the boss, but for Mu’tasim Nasser al-Khan, the “luxury” of working is a distant memory.
Mu’tasim is a father of seven—six daughters and one son. In any world, that’s a lot of mouths to feed. But Mu’tasim is trying to do it with a body that is effectively failing him. Between a severely disabled right hand, the surgical removal of his spleen, and a chronic autoimmune condition, he isn’t just “unwell”—he is at a total standstill.
When the Breadwinner Can’t Break Bread
It’s heartbreaking to hear him talk. You can hear the frustration in his voice; it’s the sound of a man who wants to be a provider but has been sidelined by physical agony. His right hand, the tool he needs to earn a living, is useless. His internal health is a minefield of colon issues and immune system failures that leave him exhausted and vulnerable to every passing infection.
“I can’t work anymore,” he says simply. It’s a short sentence, but for a father of seven, it’s a devastating one.
In the UK, we’re used to the safety net of the NHS. We expect care. But for Mu’tasim, there is no automatic help. There are no prescriptions waiting at the chemist unless he can find the money to pay for them. He is currently trapped in a cycle of needing specialist treatment abroad—care that he simply cannot afford while his family struggles to survive day-to-day.
More Than Just a Medical Bill
This isn’t just about a hospital stay. It’s about the seven children who watch their father struggle to move every morning. When a father is this ill, the whole family feels the impact. The girls’ education, the baby’s nutrition, the stability of their home—it all hangs in the balance while Mu’tasim waits for a miracle.
He needs complex surgery and a long-term plan to manage his autoimmune disease. He needs to be in a facility that can actually handle a splenectomy recovery and chronic colon issues. Right now, he’s just surviving. We want him to thrive.
How Watan UK is Stepping In
At Watan UK, we don’t believe in just “patching things up.” We want to give families their lives back. Our medical relief teams are working to get Mu’tasim the specialist referrals he needs. Whether that’s facilitating travel for surgery or ensuring his seven children have enough to eat while their dad is incapacitated, we are on the ground making it happen.
But we’re a charity, not a government. We rely entirely on the generosity of people like you to fund these life-saving interventions.
Will You Help Him Stand Tall Again?
Mu’tasim isn’t looking for a handout; he’s looking for a way back to his feet so he can look after his kids. Your donation—no matter if it’s £5 or £50—goes directly toward the medications and surgical costs that stand between this father and a healthy future.
Let’s help Mu’tasim be the father his seven children need him to be.
Your Questions Answered (FAQs)
How does Watan UK ensure my money goes to Mu’tasim?
We operate with full transparency. Donations made to our Medical Fund are ring-fenced for cases like Mu’tasim’s. This covers everything from his specific prescriptions to the logistical costs of getting him to a specialist hospital.
Can I Gift Aid my donation?
Yes, and we strongly encourage it! If you’re a UK taxpayer, ticking the Gift Aid box adds 25% to your donation at absolutely no extra cost to you. That extra 25p on every pound makes a massive difference when we’re buying expensive specialist medicine.
What happens if Mu’tasim can’t get treatment abroad?
While we push for the best possible care, if international travel isn’t an option, your funds stay with the family. We use them to provide the best local medical alternatives, home-nursing care, and direct financial support to ensure his seven children don’t go hungry while he is ill.
Is my donation Zakat-eligible?
Yes. Providing medical relief to those in desperate need who cannot afford their treatment is a primary use of Zakat. You can specify “Zakat” at checkout to ensure your religious obligation is fulfilled correctly.