Islamic Medicine

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 …

Honey has been valued as a natural sweetener long before sugar became widely available in the 16th century. Honey production flourished in ancient Greece and Sicily, for instance, while animals other than humans – bears, badgers, and more – have long raided honeybee hives, risking stings for the sweet reward. Honey is truly a remarkable substance, made even more extraordinary …

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. …

Prophetic medical traditions exhort humans to not simply stop at following Muhammad's teachings, but encourage them to search for cures as well. The literature of Prophetic medicine thus occupies a symbolic role in the elucidation of Islamic identity as constituted by a particular set of relationships to science, medicine, technology and nature. Click Here to Download Now Source: http://www.onislam.net