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By Shari`ah Staff   I Introduction II  Health and Cleanliness III Sunnah and Pollution IV  Sportive Muslims V  Sunnah vs. Intoxicants, Drugs, and Harmful Ingredients VI Sunnah and Wearing out the Body in `Ibadat or Otherwise VII Islam's Moderation Between Extravagance and Stinginess VIII Sunnah and Medication IX Sunnah and Psychological Health X Conclusion Introduction The Sunnah (the collection of …

History of Medicine The Islamic Golden Age, spanning the 8th to the 15th Centuries, saw many great advances in science, as Islamic scholars gathered knowledge from across the known world and added their own findings. One of these important fields was Islamic medicine, which saw medical practice begin to resemble our modern systems. Certainly, this period of the history of …

Nor does he say (aught) of (his own) Desire. It is no less than inspiration sent down to him" (Surat An-Najm 53: 3-4) . I have a confession to make. I never really took my time to make 'ablution' the way I ought to. By 'ought to' I'm referring to the detailed care that was encouraged by our prophet (peace …

Methi contains protein, fibre, vitamin C, niacin, potassium, iron and alkaloids. It also contains a compound diosgenin which has oestrogen-like properties, as well as steroidal saponins.  The seeds and leaves of methi (fenugreek) are readily available and widely used in Indian kitchen. They have a strong aroma and a bitter taste. But when used in small quantities they impart flavour …

The recent discovery of a genetic induced technology, which research says enables patients with type 1 diabetes to generate insulin naturally, could herald the beginning of answers to the elusive and troubling hereditary diseases fix. Scientists have described the new advances as a ‘promising scientific breakthrough’, which could save generations from diseases acquired through the family line. According to Dr. …