During the time of the Prophet, vinegar was generally prepared from grapes and dates, and was known as khal al-‘inab, khal al-khamr. According to the Prophet Muhammad, “The best vinegar is made from wine.” On one occasion, he exclaimed: “How good a condiment is vinegar.”1 He also said: “O Allah, bless vinegar. No house will be destitute where there is …
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What is the “best overall health diet”?
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet, rich in vegetables, whole grains and low-fat dairy, has been named the best overall diet for the fifth consecutive year, outpacing Weight Watchers and the Mediterranean diet, U.S. News & World Report said on Tuesday. DASH, which was developed to lower blood pressure without medication, was also chosen by a panel of …
Read More »Drugs, Medicines, Herbs and Birth Defects By :- Karima Burns
Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin, narrated, "I heard the Apostle of Allah (SAWS) say, 'Every intoxicant is forbidden; if a faraq of anything causes intoxication, a handful of it is forbidden." (Bukhari, Book 26, Number 3679). Modern science is catching up with the wisdom of Prophet Muhammad (SAWS) as it slowly discovers the adverse effects of drugs and alcohol. Only forty years …
Read More »How napping benefits the brain
MV Editor’s Note: There are many benefits mentioned in this article and the findings presented are certainly in agreement with the noble Sunna of the Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and grant him peace) who encouraged the qaylula naps. There is more about the qaylula at the end of the article below. If you are not getting enough sleep, …
Read More »Physical Diseases of the Heart and the Prophetic Prevention By :- Dr. Gohar Mushtaq
Among the physical diseases of the heart, the major one is coronary heart disease. This occurs when the arteries that supply the heart with blood and oxygen become narrowed because of deposits of cholesterol on the artery walls. If not enough oxygenated blood can reach the heart then an angina attack results. In more severe cases,' if the supply of …
Read More »The 11 most dangerous nutrition myths
There is a lot of misinformation circling around in mainstream nutrition. I have listed the worst examples in this article, but unfortunately this is just the tip of the iceberg. Here are the top 11 biggest lies, myths and misconceptions of mainstream nutrition. 1. Eggs Are Unhealthy There’s one thing that nutrition professionals have had remarkable success with… and that …
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