Scientific research is finally validating the ancient health and healing practice of fasting. Scientists at the University of Southern California (USC) have discovered that fasting "for as little as three days can regenerate the entire immune system, even in the elderly” Researchers suggest that the mechanism behind this phenomenon is that "starving the body kick-starts stem cells into producing new …

With the approach of Ramadan every year, I always recall the following Prophetic hadith: "My people (Ummah) are granted five gifts that no prophet before me had been given. First, when it is the first night of Ramadan, Allah looks at His servants. He will never punish those at whom He looks. Second, the smell of their mouths when night …

Muslims in Sri Lanka will begin the Ramadhan fasting today as the new moon of the Holy Month of Ramadhan was sighted this evening in several parts of the country, the Colombo Grand mosque announced. The decision to commence the month long fasting was taken at a meeting attended by the representatives of Jammiyyathul Ulema, trustees and Khatheebs of mosques …

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Islam, Assalamu Alaikum Warahumathullahi Wabarakathuhu! We at Muslim Aid pray that this finds you with the best of health and Imaan. I would like to congratulate you on the arrival of Holy Month of Ramadan 1435. Once again in this month of sacrifice, in which the weakness of our bodies elevates our spiritual state, the …

KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysia’s Islamic authorities have been mulling imposing new post-marriage courses for Muslim couples in addition to the current pre-marriage courses to cut increasing divorce rates. The new course will be different from the pre-marriage course, dwelling more liberally on marital issues including husband-wife health & relationship. "The proposal seeks among others, to compel Muslim married couples to …