CONCEPT OF HEALTH IN ISLAM
GOD IS THE CURER OF ALL ILLNESSES: Muslims put their full trust in Allah The True Healer & Curer of all diseases. Ibrahim AS says in the Quran "When I am ill, it is He Who Cures me," (Chapter 26; Verse 80)
Prophet Muhammad pbuh used to supplicate "And cure us for You are the Curer, there is no cure but Your Cure."
Prophet Muhammad pbuh used to supplicate "And cure us for You are the Curer, there is no cure but Your Cure."
Muslims are encouraged to seek medical treatment
It is true that Muslims must put their trust in Allah, but they are also obliged to seek treatment. The Prophet Muhammad pbuh said "You should seek medical treatment, because Allah, the Exalted has let no disease exist without providing its cure, except for one ailment namely old age."
A number of remedies were prescribed in the Quran and the sayings of the Prophet. These include:
A number of remedies were prescribed in the Quran and the sayings of the Prophet. These include:
Honey
There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in colours, in which there is healing for the people. Indeed in that is a sign for a people who give thought" Holy Quran (Chapter 16; verse 69)
Habba Souda (Nigella Sativa)
The Prophet Muhammad Salalahu alayhe wasalm said "The black seed is a remedy for every disease except death. Alot of research is already done on Nagiva Sativa, Habba Souda.
Arak /Miswak (Salvadora persica)
A natural toothbrush recommended by prophet Muhammad Salalahu alayhe wasalm. Arak roots contain triclosan, an effective antibacterial used in modern toothpastes. Other ingredients include Fluoride & vitamin C.
Mirrah (Myrrh)
One of the best antiseptics known, it is collected from the stems of bushy shrubs found growing in Southern Arabia. Myrrh is soaked in water for a couple of days and then drunk after straining. Small granules can also be swallowed or it can be burned as incense.
Zanjabeel (Ginger)
Used in Babylonian era as the first remedy for cough and sorethroat.
A teaspoon of honey with little squeezed juice from the ginger root and 2 or 3 droplets of lemon juice works wonders.
[ Thrice a day for Adults,
Twice a day for 2 to 6 years old children,
once a day for 1 year and older]
A teaspoon of honey with little squeezed juice from the ginger root and 2 or 3 droplets of lemon juice works wonders.
[ Thrice a day for Adults,
Twice a day for 2 to 6 years old children,
once a day for 1 year and older]
Lubaan (Frankincense)
Ali Bin Abi Talib (may Allah be pleased with him) said to a man who came and complained to him about poor memory, "Take Lubaan! For it gives energy to the heart and improves the memory." (Al-Khateeb al-Baghdadi in al-Jami' Li-Akhlaaq al-Raawi 1797, Abu Nu'aim in al-Tibb al-Nabawiy 647,368 Zaad Al-Ma'aad 4/575
HEALTH BENEFITS OF LUBAAN (FRANKINCENSE) Increases memory, Reduces stomach pains, helps digests food, gets rid of excess air, helps against ulcers, strenthens weak stomach, dries humidity in chest, stops ulcers from spreading, purifies air if used as incense.
To Be Continued...
HEALTH BENEFITS OF LUBAAN (FRANKINCENSE) Increases memory, Reduces stomach pains, helps digests food, gets rid of excess air, helps against ulcers, strenthens weak stomach, dries humidity in chest, stops ulcers from spreading, purifies air if used as incense.
To Be Continued...
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