Sunday, 17 July 2011
Friday, 8 July 2011
Benefits of shaban month
Sha'ban: Merits, Do's, and Dont's
- The Night of Bara'ah
- What Should be Done in this Night?
- What Should Not be Done in This Night
- Fast of the 15th Sha'ban
- What Should be Done in this Night?
- What Should Not be Done in This Night
- Fast of the 15th Sha'ban
Sha'ban is one of the meritorious months for which we find some particular instructions in the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. It is reported in the authentic ahadith that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast most of the month in Sha'ban. These fasts were not obligatory on him but Sha'ban is the month immediately preceding the month of Ramadan. Therefore, some preparatory measures are suggested by Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. Some of these are given below:
1. The blessed companion Anas, Radi-Allahu anhu, reports that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, was asked, "Which fast is the most meritorious after the fasts of Ramadan?" He replied, "Fasts of Shaban in honor of Ramadan."
2. The blessed companion Usama ibn Zaid, Radi-Allahu anhu, reports that he asked Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam: "Messenger of Allah, I have seen you fasting in the month of Sha'ban so frequently that I have never seen you fasting in any other month." Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, replied: "That (Sha'ban) is a month between Rajab and Ramadan which is neglected by many people. And it is a month in which an account of the deeds (of human beings) is presented before the Lord of the universe, so, I wish that my deeds be presented at a time when I am in a state of fasting."
3. Ummul Mu'mineen 'Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha, says, "Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast the whole of Sha'ban. I said to him, 'Messenger of Allah, is Sha'ban your most favorite month for fasting?' He said, 'In this month Allah prescribes the list of the persons dying this year. Therefore, I like that my death comes when I am in a state of fasting."
4. In another Tradition she says, "Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, would sometimes begin to fast continuously until we thought he would not stop fasting, and sometimes he used to stop fasting until we thought he would never fast. I never saw the Messenger of Allah, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, fasting a complete month, except the month of Ramadan, and I have never seen him fasting in a month more frequently than he did in Sha'ban."
5. In another report she says, "I never saw the Messenger of Allah, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, fasting in a month so profusely as he did in the month of Sha'ban. He used to fast in that month leaving only a few days, rather, he used to fast almost the whole of the month."
6. Ummul-Mu'mineen Umm Salamah, Radi-Allahu anha, says: "I have never seen the Messenger of Allah fasting for two months continuously except in the months of Sha'ban and Ramadan."
These reports indicate that fasting in the month of Sha'ban, though not obligatory, is so meritorious that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, did not like to miss it.
But it should be kept in mind that the fasts of Sha'ban are for those persons only who are capable of keeping them without causing deficiency in the obligatory fasts of Ramadan. Therefore, if one fears that after fasting in Sha'ban, he will lose strength or freshness for the fasts of Ramadan and will not be able to fast in it with freshness, he should not fast in Sha'ban, because the fasts of Ramadan, being obligatory, are more important than the optional fasts of Sha'ban. That is why Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, himself has forbidden the Muslims from fasting one or two days immediately before the commencement of Ramadan. The blessed Companion Abu Hurairah, Radi-Allahu anhu, reports Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, to have said, "Do not fast after the first half of the month of Sha'ban is gone."
According to another report Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam has said: "Do not precede the month of Ramadan with one or two fasts."
The essence of the above-quoted ahadith is that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, himself used to fast most of the month of Sha'ban, because he had no fear of developing weakness or weariness before the commencement of Ramadan. As for others, he ordered them not to fast after the 15 of Sha'ban for the fear that they would lose their strength and freshness before Ramadan starts, and would not be able to welcome the month of Ramadan with enthusiasm.
Another significant feature of the month of Sha'ban is that it consists of a night which is termed in Shariah as "Laylatul-bara'ah" (The night of freedom from Fire). This is the night occurring between 14th and 15th day of Sha'ban. There are certain traditions of Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, to prove that it is a meritorious night in which the people of the earth are attended by special Divine mercy. Some of these traditions are quoted as follows:
1. Ummul-Mu'mineen 'Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha, is reported to have said, "Once Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, performed the Salah of the night (Tahajjud) and made a very long Sajdah until I feared that he had passed away. When I saw this, I rose (from my bed) and moved his thumb (to ascertain whether he is alive). The thumb moved, and I returned (to my place). Then I heard him saying in Sajdah: 'I seek refuge of Your forgiveness from Your punishment, and I seek refuge of Your pleasure from Your annoyance, and I seek Your refuge from Yourself. I cannot praise You as fully as You deserve. You are exactly as You have defined Yourself.' Thereafter, when he raised his head from Sajdah and finished his salah, he said to me: 'Aishah, did you think that the Prophet has betrayed you?' I said, 'No, O Prophet of Allah, but I was afraid that your soul has been taken away because your Sajdah was very long.' He asked me, 'Do you know which night is this?' I said, 'Allah and His Messenger know best.' He said, 'This is the night of the half of Sha'ban. Allah Almighty looks upon His slaves in this night and forgives those who seek forgiveness and bestows His mercy upon those who pray for mercy but keeps those who have malice (against a Muslim) as they were before, (and does not forgive them unless they relieve themselves from malice).'"
2. In another Tradition Sayyidah' Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha, has reported that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has said, "Allah Almighty descends (in a manner He best knows it) in the night occurring in the middle of Sha'ban and forgives a large number of people more than the number of the fibers on the sheep of the tribe, Kalb."
Kalb was a big tribe the members of which had a very large number of sheep. Therefore, the last sentence of the hadith indicates the big number of the people who are forgiven in this night by Allah Almighty.
3. In yet another Tradition, she has reported Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, to have said, "This is the middle Night of Sha'ban. Allah frees in it a large number of the people from Fire, more than the number of the hair growing on the sheep of the tribe, Kalb. But He does not even look at a person who associates partners with Allah, or at a person who nourishes malice in his heart (against someone), or at a person who cuts off the ties of kinship, or at a man who leaves his clothes extending beyond his ankles (as a sign of pride), or at a person who disobeys his parents, or at a person who has a habit of drinking wine."
4. Sayyidna Mu'adh ibn Jabal, Radi-Allahu anhu, reports that Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, has said: "Allah Almighty looks upon all those created by Him in the middle Night of Sha'ban and forgives all those created by Him, except the one who associates partners with Him or the one who has malice in his heart (against a Muslim)".
Although the chain of narrators of some of these traditions suffers with some minor technical defects, yet when all these traditions are combined together, it becomes clear that this night has some well founded merits, and observing this night as a sacred night is not a baseless concoction as envisaged by some modern scholars who, on the basis of these minor defects, have totally rejected to give any special importance to this night. In fact, some of these traditions have been held by some scholars of hadith as authentic and the defects in the chain of some others have been treated by them as minor technical defects which, according to the science ofhadith, are curable by the variety of their ways of narration. That is why the elders of the ummah have constantly been observing this night as a night of special merits and have been spending it in worship and prayers.
In order to observe the Night of Bara'ah, one should remain awakened in this night as much as he can. If someone has better opportunities, he should spend the whole night in worship and prayer. However, if one cannot do so for one reason or another, he can select a considerable portion of the night, preferably of the second half of it for this purpose, and should perform the following acts of worship:
(a) Salah. Salah is the most preferable act to be performed in this night. There is no particular number of Rak'at but preferably it should not be less than eight. It is also advisable that each part of the Salah like qiyam, rukoo' and sajdah should be longer than normal. The longest surahs of the Holy Qur'an one remembers by heart should be recited in the Salah of this night. If someone does not remember the long surahs, he can also recite several short surahs in one rak'ah.
(b) Tilawa. The recitation of the Holy Qur'an is another form of worship, very beneficent in this night. After performing Salah, or at any other time, one should recite as much of the Holy Qur'an as he can.
(c) Dhikr. One should also perform dhikr (recitation of the name of Allah) in this night. Particularly the following dhikr is very useful:
One should recite Salah (durood) on Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, as many times as he can. The dhikr can also be recited while walking, lying on bed and during other hours of work or leisure.
(d) Dua. The best benefit one can draw from the blessings of this night is prayers and supplications. It is hoped that all the prayers in this night will be accepted by our Lord, insha-Allah. Prayer itself is an 'Ibadah, and Allah Almighty gives reward on each prayer along with the fulfillment of the supplicator's need. Even if the purpose prayed for is not achieved, one cannot be deprived of the reward of the prayer which is sometimes more precious than the mundane benefits one strives for. The prayers and supplications also strengthen one's relation with Allah Almighty, which is the main purpose of all kinds and forms of worship.
One can pray for whatever purpose he wishes. But the best supplications are the ones made by Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam. These are so comprehensive and all-encompassing prayers that all the human needs, of this world and the Hereafter, are fully covered in the eloquent expressions used in them. Actually, most of the prophetic prayers are so profound that human imagination can hardly match their greatness.
Several books in various languages are available which provide these prophetic prayers, and one should pray to Allah Almighty in accordance with them, whether by reciting their original Arabic text or by rendering their sense in one's own language.
(e) There are some people who cannot perform any additional Salah or recitations for any reason, like illness or weakness or being engaged in some other necessary activities. Such people also should not deprive themselves completely of the blessings of this night. They should observe the following acts:
(i) To perform the Salah of Maghrib, 'Isha' and Fajr with Jama'ah in the mosque, or in their homes in case of their being sick.
(ii) They should keep reciting the dhikr, particularly the one mentioned in para (c) above, in whatever condition they are until they sleep.
(iii) They should pray to Allah for their forgiveness and for their other objectives. One can do so even when he is in his bed.
(f) The women during their periods cannot perform salah, nor can they recite the Qur'an, but they can recite any dhikr, tasbeeh, durood sharif and can pray to Allah for whatever purpose they like in whatever language they wish. They can also recite the Arabic prayers mentioned in the Qur'an or in the hadith with the intention of supplication (and not with the intention of recitation).
(g) According to a hadith, which is relatively less authentic, Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, went in this night to the graveyard of Baqi' where he prayed for the Muslims buried there. On this basis, some of the fuqaha hold it as mustahabb (advisable) in this night to go to the graveyard of the Muslims and reciteFatihah or any other part of the Qur'an, and pray for the dead. But this act is neither obligatory nor should it be performed as regularly as an obligatory act.
1. As mentioned earlier, the Night of Bara'ah is a night in which special blessings are directed towards the Muslims. Therefore, this night should be spent in total submission to Allah Almighty, and one should refrain from all those activities, which may displease Allah. Although it is always incumbent upon every Muslim to abstain from sins, yet this abstinence becomes all the more necessary in such nights, because committing sins in this night will amount to responding to divine blessings with disobedience and felony. Such an arrogant attitude can invite nothing but the wrath of Allah. Therefore, one should strictly abstain from all the sins, particularly from those mentioned in the Hadith No. 3 quoted earlier in this article, because these sins make one devoid of the blessings of this night.
2. In this night some people indulge in some activities which they regard as necessary for the celebration of the Night of Bara'ah, like cooking some special type of meal, or illuminating houses or mosques, or improvised structures. All such activities are not only baseless and innovated in the later days by ignorant people, but in some cases they are pure imitation of some rituals performed by non-Muslim communities. Such imitation in itself is a sin; performing it in a blessed night like the Night of Bara'ah makes it worse. Muslims should strictly abstain from all such activities.
3. Some people spend this night in holding religious meetings and delivering long speeches. Such activities are also not advisable, because these acts can easily be performed in other nights. This night requires one to devote himself for the pure acts of worship only.
4. The acts of worship like Salah, recitation of the Qur'an and dhikr should be performed in this night individually, not collectively. The Nafl Salah should not be performed in Jama'ah, nor should the Muslims arrange gatherings in the mosques in order to celebrate the night in a collective manner.
On the contrary, this night is meant for worshipping Allah in solitude. It is the time to enjoy the direct contact with the Lord of the Universe, and to devote one's attention to Him and Him alone. These are the precious hours of the night in which nobody should intervene between one and his Lord, and one should turn to Allah with total concentration, not disturbed or intermitted by any one else.
That is why Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, observed the acts of worship in this night in total seclusion, not accompanied by anyone, not even by his favorite life companion Sayyidah 'Aishah, Radi-Allahu anha, and that is why all forms of the optional worship (Nafl Ibadah), are advised by him to be done in individual, not in collective manner.
On the day immediately following the Night of Bara'ah, i.e. the 15th of Sha'ban, it is mustahabb (advisable) to keep fast. Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, is reported to have recommended this fast emphatically. Although the scholars of hadith have some doubts in the authenticity of this report, yet it is mentioned earlier that the fasts of the first half of Sha'ban have special merits and Prophet Muhammad, Sall-Allahu alayhi wa sallam, used to fast most of the days in Sha'ban. Moreover, a large number of the elders (salaf) of the Ummah have been observing the fast of the 15th of Sha'ban. This constant practice indicates that they have accepted the relevant hadith as authentic.
Therefore, it is advisable to fast the 15th of Sha'ban as an optional (nafl) fast. One can also keep a fast of qada on this day and it is hoped that he can also benefit from the merits of this fast.
Saturday, 2 July 2011
Million billion and trillion
People sometimes ask the names of the large numbers. Here is a table. The system used in the U.S. is not as logical as that used in other countries (like Great Britain, France, and Germany). In these other countries, a billion (bi meaning two) has twice as many zeros as a million, and a trillion (tri meaning three) has three times as many zeros as a million, etc. But the scientific community seems to use the American system.
| Number of zeros | U.S. & scientific community | Other countries |
| 3 | thousand | thousand |
| 6 | million | million |
| 9 | billion | 1000 million (1 milliard) |
| 12 | trillion | billion |
| 15 | quadrillion | 1000 billion |
| 18 | quintillion | trillion |
| 21 | sextillion | 1000 trillion |
| 24 | septillion | quadrillion |
| 27 | octillion | 1000 quadrillion |
| 30 | nonillion | quintillion |
| 33 | decillion | 1000 quintillion |
| 36 | undecillion | sextillion |
| 39 | duodecillion | 1000 sextillion |
| 42 | tredecillion | septillion |
| 45 | quattuordecillion | 1000 septillion |
| 48 | quindecillion | octillion |
| 51 | sexdecillion | 1000 octillion |
| 54 | septendecillion | nonillion |
| 57 | octodecillion | 1000 nonillion |
| 60 | novemdecillion | decillion |
| 63 | vigintillion | 1000 decillion |
| 66 - 120 | undecillion - vigintillion | |
| 303 | centillion | |
| 600 | centillion |
Addendum:
There are other big numbers with names. A zillion has come to mean an arbitrary or unknown large number. A googol is 10^100. A googolplex is 10^googol (10^10^10^2). This number is too large to write here without exponents. Skewes' number (gesundheit) is 10^10^10^34 was used as an upper bound in a mathematical proof. Recently 10^10^10^10^10^7 was used in a proof.
The googolplex has given rise to the n-plex notation: n-plex is 10^n. n-minex is 10^-n. Donald Knuth invented arrow notation, where m^n (^ is an up arrow) is the regular m^n. m^^n is m^m^m^m...^m, with n up arrows. m^^^n is m^^m^^m...^^m, with n ^^s. According to The Book of Numbers by J.H.Conway and R.K.Guy, chained arrow notation is the following enhancement: a^^^^^b is written as a>b>5, where > is a right arrow.
Wednesday, 29 June 2011
AAMAAL OF SHAB-E-MERAJ
On 27th Rajab (40 Aamul Feel) the Holy Prophet (PBUH) made known to the people his mission of Prophet hood.
The 27th is therefore, a highly blessed night.
- Take a bath and put on clean clothes.
- Give alms in the way of Allah.
- Just before midnight pray 12 Rak-a’t Namaaz, in 6 sets of 2 Rak-a’t each. In every Rak-a’t recite Soorah Al Faatih’ah and any other Soorah (any one soorah from Soorah Muhammad to An Naas).
After the salaam recite each of the following Soorahs 7 times:
i. Al faatihah
ii. Al Ikhlaas
iii. Al Falaq
iv. An Naas
v. Al Kafiroon
vi. Al Qadr
vii. Aayatul Kursee
At the end recite the following dua’a:
“ALH’AMDU LILLAAHILLAD’EE LAM YATTAKHID’WALADAN WA LAM YAKULLAHOO SHAREEKUN FIL MULKI WA LAM YAKULLAHOO WALIYYUN MINAD’D’ULLI WA KABBIRHU TAKBEERAA
ALLAHUMMA INNEE AS-ALUKA BI-MA-A’AQIDI I’ZZIKA A’LAA ARKAANI A’RSHIKA WA MUNTAHAR RAH’MATI MIN KITAABIKA WA BISMIKAL AA’-Z’AMIL AA’-Z’AMIL AA’-Z’AM WA D’IKRIKAL AA’-LAL AA’-LAL AA’-LAL WA BI-KALIMAATIKAT TAAMMAATIKAL AN TUS’ALLIYA A’LAA MUH’AMMADI WA AALIHEE
WA AN TAF-A’LA BEEMAA ANTA AHLU
- Recite Ziyarat of the Holy Prophet(PBUH)
- Recite Ziyarat of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS)
DAY AA”MAAL
1) Take a bath and put on clean clothes
2) Observe fast
3) Give Alms in the name of Allah
4) Recite Ziarath of Holy Prophet(PBUH)
5) Recite Ziarath of Imam Ali Ibn Abi Talib (AS)
6) Recite Salawaat(Durood) as many times as possible.
7) Recite 12 Rak-a’t Namaz in 6 sets of 2 rak-a’t each
In every Rak-a’t recite Soorah Al Faathih’ah and any other Soorah.
After the Salaam recite each of the following Surah 4 times
i. Soorah Al Faatih’ah
ii. Soorah Al Ikhlass
iii. Soorah Al Kaafiroon
iv. Soorah An Naas
v. Soorah Al Falaq
vi. Aayaatul Kursee
vii. LAA ILAAHA ILLALLAAHU WALLAAHU AKBER WA SUBH’AANALLAAHI WAL H’AMDU LILLAAHI WA LAA H’AWLA WA LAA QUWWATA ILLAA BILLAAHIL A’LIYYIL A’ZEEM
viii. ALLAAHU ALLAAHU RABBEE LAA USHRIKI BIHEE SHAY-AA
ix. LAA USHRIKA BIRABBEE AH’ADAA
Observe fast on 28, 29 and 30
Shab e Meraj
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Saturday, 18 June 2011
hijab safety as well as elegant fashion trend
Hijab has been the utmost symbol of Muslim women all over the world and is fast becoming an elegant fashion trend as well. Hijab not only protects women’s respect and dignity but it also marks as the peak of feminity. Lets discuss this wonderful Trend which is now introduced in the latest fashion trend.
The Muslim women can become proud of what she owns at the name of Islamic Culture. Its very welcomed that Hijab is now revived as the part of latest fashion trend in Pakistan. The Hijab as the part of latest fashion trend in Pakistan is adopted with great enthusiasm.
Since the Pakistani fashion designers give it a new look. Decorate it with different color combinations since now its the component of latest fashion trend in Pakistan.When we talk of Hijab as the latest fashion trend in Pakistan we see three themes of Hijab as latest fashion trend which are Fancy, formal and casual. The fancy Hijab are those Hijab outfits which are made with very dark and bright colors of red, maroon, black, orange and blue.
The fancy Hijab has good craft work over them which are mostly of Balochi and sindhi emboidery. This emboidery is done on the edges of sleeves and scarf of Hijab and sometimes it is also on the PALU of Hijab which is used for Covering the Face. The Fancy Hijab is recommended for wedding ceremonies. So pick the best fancy Hijab as latest trend in Pakistan.
Now Come to the Formal Hijab,another latest fashion trend in Pakistan,the Formal Hijab Outfit is some how made with lighter and more sober colors like light brown, grey and off white. You can wear the formal Hijab in offices during your working time.
The formal Hijab is very useful for working women since it gives them a perfect look of strong charactered women. Off course an off white formal Hijab with dark multi colored scarf can look good on you and you can be the fashion folk by just picking the formal Hijab as latest fashion trend in Pakistan. Last but not the least the casual Hijab is the appealing part of latest fashion trend in Pakistan, its made up of very dark colors usually of black and dark blue colors.
Thursday, 2 June 2011
Medical benefits, fasting & Diabetes Mellitus
Most Muslims do not fast because of medical benefits but because it has been ordained to them in the Quran. The medical benefits of fasting are as a result of fasting. Fasting in general has been used in medicine for medical reasons including weight management, for rest of the digestive tract and for lowering lipids. There are many adverse effects of total fasting as well as so-called crash diets. Islamic fasting is different from such diet plans because in Ramadan fasting, there is no malnutrition or inadequate calorie intake. The caloric intake of Muslims during Ramadan is at or slightly below the national requirement guidelines.
In addition, the fasting in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed imposition from the physician.
Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and self-training, with the hope that this training will last beyond the end of Ramadan. If the lessons learned during Ramadan, whether in terms of dietary intake or righteousness, are carried on after Ramadan, it is beneficial for one's entire life. Moreover, the type of food taken during Ramadan does not have any selective criteria of crash diets such as those which are protein only or fruit only type diets. Everything that is permissible is taken in moderate quantities.
The only difference between Ramadan and total fasting is the timing of the food; during Ramadan, we basically miss lunch and take an early breakfast and do not eat until dusk. Abstinence from water during this period is not bad at all and in fact, it causes concentration of all fluids within the body, producing slight dehydration. The body has its own water conservation mechanism; in fact, it has been shown that slight dehydration and water conservation, at least in plant life, improve their longevity.
The physiological effect of fasting includes lower of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ramadan fasting would be an ideal recommendation for treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity and essential hypertension. In 1994 the first International Congress on "Health and Ramadan", held in Casablanca, entered 50 research papers from all over the world, from Muslim and non-Muslim researchers who have done extensive studies on the medical ethics of fasting. While improvement in many medical conditions was noted; however, in no way did fasting worsen any patients' health or baseline medical condition. On the other hand, patients who are suffering from severe diseases, whether diabetes or coronary artery disease, kidney stones, etc., are exempt from fasting and should not try to fast.
There are psychological effects of fasting as well. There is a peace and tranquility for those who fast during the month of Ramadan. Personal hostility is at a minimum, and the crime rate decreases. This psychological improvement could be related to better stabilization of blood glucose during fasting as hypoglycemia after eating, aggravates behavior changes.
Recitation of the Quran not only produces a tranquility of heart and mind, but improves the memory. Therefore, I encourage my Muslim patients to fast in the month of Ramadan, but they must do it under medical supervision. Healthy adult Muslims should not fear becoming weak by fasting, but instead it should improve their health and stamina.
DIABETES MELLITUS AND RAMADAN FASTING
Diabetes mellitus affects people of all faiths. Muslims are no exception. Many diabetic Muslims have a desire to fast during the month of Ramadan, although if they cannot for health reasons, they have a valid exemption. The dilemma for physicians and Muslim scholars is whether or not Muslim diabetic patients (1) should be allowed to fast if they decide to; (2) can fast safely; (3) can be helped to fast if they decide to; (4 ) can have their disease monitored at home; and (5) are going to derive any benefit or harm to their health. Fasting during Ramadan by a Muslim diabetic patient is neither his right nor Islamic obligation, but only a privilege to be allowed by his physician, at the patient's request, knowing all the dangers and assuming full responsibility in dietary compliance and glucose monitoring, with good communication between the physician and the patient .
PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE OF DIABETES DURING RAMADAN
Diabetes mellitus itself adversely affects patients' psychological states by changes in glucose metabolism, blood and CSF osmolality, needs for discipline and compliance, fear of long term complications and threat of hypoglycemic attacks and the possibility of dehydration and coma.
On the other hand, fasting during Ramadan has a tranquilizing effect on the mind, producing inner peace and decrease in anger and hostility. Fasting Muslims realize that manifestations of anger may take away the blessings of fasting or even nullify them.
Diabetics know that stress increases the blood glucose by increasing the catecholamine level and any tool to lower the stress ; ie., biofeedback or relaxation improves diabetic control. Thus, Islamic fasting during Ramadan should have a potentially beneficial effect with regard to diabetic control.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR DIABETICS DURING RAMADAN
It should be directed toward (a) diabetic home management; (b) preparing them for Ramadan; (c) recognizing warning symptoms of dehydration, hypoglycemia and other possible complications.
Patients should be taught home glucose monitoring, checking urine for acetone, doing daily weights, calorie-controlled diabetic diet, need for sleep and normal exercise. They should be able to take pulse, temperature, look for skin infection and notice changes in the sensorium ( mental alertness ) . They should be on special alert for any colicky pain, a sign for renal colic, or hyperventilation, a sign of dehydration, and to be able to seek medical help quickly rather than wait for the next day.
CRITERIA ALLOWING DIABETICS TO FAST DURING RAMADAN
a. All male diabetics over age 20. Please see editor's note (1).
b. All female diabetics over age 20 if not pregnant or nursing. Please see editor's note (2).
c. Body weight normal or above ideal body weight. Please see editor's note (3).
d . Absence of infection, co-existing unstable medical conditions, ie, coronary artery disease, severe hypertension (B/P 200/120), kidney stones, COPD or emphysema. Please see editor's note (4).
TABLE 1
1500 CALORIE AND DIET MENU FOR RAMADAN
FOOD EXCHANGES
PRE-DAWN BREAKFAST
American Pakistani Middle Eastern
Fruit 1 1/2 c Orange Juice 1/2 Grapefruit 1/2 Grapefruit
Starch 3 1/2 c Oatmeal1
English Muffin 1 Pit Bread
1/2 Potato Bhujia a 1 Pita Bread
1/3 c Fool Midammis
Meat 2 1 Boiled Egg
1/4 c Cottage Cheese 2 egg Omelet
1 oz Feta Cheese 1 Boiled Egg
Fat 1 1 tsp Margarine
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp. Olive Oil
And 2 Black Olives
Skim Milk 1 1c Skim Milk 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Laban
Free Foods 2 tsp Sugar Free Jam
Coffee Tea Tea
POST-SUNSET ENDING THE FAST
Fruit 1 2 large Dates 2 large Dates 2 large Dates
Starch 1 6 sm Vanilla Wafers 1/3 c Chana Chaat 1/3 c Salatet Hummus
Skim Milk 1 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Lassi 1 c Rabat
DINNER
Meat 3 3 oz Roast Beef 3 oz Bhuna Gosht 3 oz Tikka Kebab
Starch 2 1 sm Baked Potato
1 Dinner Roll 1/3 c Daal
1 Chapati 1/3 c Lentil Soup
1 Pita Bread
Vegetable 2 1 c Tossed Salad
(carrot, cucumber,
tomato, radish) 1/2 c Steamed 1 c Sliced Raw Vegetables
(tomato, cucumber, onion)
1/2 c Bhindi Bhujia
Cauliflower in Tomato
Broccoli Sauce 1/2 c Tomato and Onion
(cooked with Tikka Kebab)
1/2 c Cooked
Fat 1 2 tsp Sour Cream 1 tsp Oil used in cooking 1 tsp Oil (used in cooking)
Fruit 1 1 Fresh Apple 15 sm Grapes 1 Fresh Apple
Free Foods Lettuce (for salad) -as desired
2 Thl Reduced Calorie Dressing
C coffee Tea Tea
BEDTIME SNACK
Fruit/Starch 3 Graham Cracker 1/2 Mango 2 Tangerines
Skim Milk 1 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Laban
Editor's Notes
(1) The age limit of 20 has no Quranic basis. The actual physical development and tolerance which can precede the physiological age is the criteria here, not the age. If a male diabetic has the physical built and ability of fasting, he should be instructed to fast if he can do it without difficulty or compromising his heatlh as explained in the rest of the article.
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(2) Again the age limit of 20 has no Quranic basis. See note (1). Also the ban on fasting of pregnant females or nursing mothers is not Quranic or called for. Pregnant and or nursing mothers have to assess their own tolearance and ability of fasting. Those who are healthy enough, having mild Dibetes should be able to fast.
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(3) Again. These are general suggestions, not Quranic rules. We should not use the scale to decide when to fast or not. A healthy slightly under weight person has no excuse not to fast, if he/she can. He/she can check with his/her physician if he/she is questioning his/her ability to fast.
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(4) Again. these are generalization that is not necessarily correct. Some COPD or emphysema patients, mild infections, mild coronary artery disease....etc. may be able to fast withut diffclulty or compromising their well being. If in any doubt ask your good submitter (Muslim) doctor.
In addition, the fasting in Ramadan is voluntarily taken and is not a prescribed imposition from the physician.
Ramadan is a month of self-regulation and self-training, with the hope that this training will last beyond the end of Ramadan. If the lessons learned during Ramadan, whether in terms of dietary intake or righteousness, are carried on after Ramadan, it is beneficial for one's entire life. Moreover, the type of food taken during Ramadan does not have any selective criteria of crash diets such as those which are protein only or fruit only type diets. Everything that is permissible is taken in moderate quantities.
The only difference between Ramadan and total fasting is the timing of the food; during Ramadan, we basically miss lunch and take an early breakfast and do not eat until dusk. Abstinence from water during this period is not bad at all and in fact, it causes concentration of all fluids within the body, producing slight dehydration. The body has its own water conservation mechanism; in fact, it has been shown that slight dehydration and water conservation, at least in plant life, improve their longevity.
The physiological effect of fasting includes lower of blood sugar, lowering of cholesterol and lowering of the systolic blood pressure. In fact, Ramadan fasting would be an ideal recommendation for treatment of mild to moderate, stable, non-insulin diabetes, obesity and essential hypertension. In 1994 the first International Congress on "Health and Ramadan", held in Casablanca, entered 50 research papers from all over the world, from Muslim and non-Muslim researchers who have done extensive studies on the medical ethics of fasting. While improvement in many medical conditions was noted; however, in no way did fasting worsen any patients' health or baseline medical condition. On the other hand, patients who are suffering from severe diseases, whether diabetes or coronary artery disease, kidney stones, etc., are exempt from fasting and should not try to fast.
There are psychological effects of fasting as well. There is a peace and tranquility for those who fast during the month of Ramadan. Personal hostility is at a minimum, and the crime rate decreases. This psychological improvement could be related to better stabilization of blood glucose during fasting as hypoglycemia after eating, aggravates behavior changes.
Recitation of the Quran not only produces a tranquility of heart and mind, but improves the memory. Therefore, I encourage my Muslim patients to fast in the month of Ramadan, but they must do it under medical supervision. Healthy adult Muslims should not fear becoming weak by fasting, but instead it should improve their health and stamina.
DIABETES MELLITUS AND RAMADAN FASTING
Diabetes mellitus affects people of all faiths. Muslims are no exception. Many diabetic Muslims have a desire to fast during the month of Ramadan, although if they cannot for health reasons, they have a valid exemption. The dilemma for physicians and Muslim scholars is whether or not Muslim diabetic patients (1) should be allowed to fast if they decide to; (2) can fast safely; (3) can be helped to fast if they decide to; (4 ) can have their disease monitored at home; and (5) are going to derive any benefit or harm to their health. Fasting during Ramadan by a Muslim diabetic patient is neither his right nor Islamic obligation, but only a privilege to be allowed by his physician, at the patient's request, knowing all the dangers and assuming full responsibility in dietary compliance and glucose monitoring, with good communication between the physician and the patient .
PSYCHOLOGICAL STATE OF DIABETES DURING RAMADAN
Diabetes mellitus itself adversely affects patients' psychological states by changes in glucose metabolism, blood and CSF osmolality, needs for discipline and compliance, fear of long term complications and threat of hypoglycemic attacks and the possibility of dehydration and coma.
On the other hand, fasting during Ramadan has a tranquilizing effect on the mind, producing inner peace and decrease in anger and hostility. Fasting Muslims realize that manifestations of anger may take away the blessings of fasting or even nullify them.
Diabetics know that stress increases the blood glucose by increasing the catecholamine level and any tool to lower the stress ; ie., biofeedback or relaxation improves diabetic control. Thus, Islamic fasting during Ramadan should have a potentially beneficial effect with regard to diabetic control.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR DIABETICS DURING RAMADAN
It should be directed toward (a) diabetic home management; (b) preparing them for Ramadan; (c) recognizing warning symptoms of dehydration, hypoglycemia and other possible complications.
Patients should be taught home glucose monitoring, checking urine for acetone, doing daily weights, calorie-controlled diabetic diet, need for sleep and normal exercise. They should be able to take pulse, temperature, look for skin infection and notice changes in the sensorium ( mental alertness ) . They should be on special alert for any colicky pain, a sign for renal colic, or hyperventilation, a sign of dehydration, and to be able to seek medical help quickly rather than wait for the next day.
CRITERIA ALLOWING DIABETICS TO FAST DURING RAMADAN
a. All male diabetics over age 20. Please see editor's note (1).
b. All female diabetics over age 20 if not pregnant or nursing. Please see editor's note (2).
c. Body weight normal or above ideal body weight. Please see editor's note (3).
d . Absence of infection, co-existing unstable medical conditions, ie, coronary artery disease, severe hypertension (B/P 200/120), kidney stones, COPD or emphysema. Please see editor's note (4).
TABLE 1
1500 CALORIE AND DIET MENU FOR RAMADAN
FOOD EXCHANGES
PRE-DAWN BREAKFAST
American Pakistani Middle Eastern
Fruit 1 1/2 c Orange Juice 1/2 Grapefruit 1/2 Grapefruit
Starch 3 1/2 c Oatmeal1
English Muffin 1 Pit Bread
1/2 Potato Bhujia a 1 Pita Bread
1/3 c Fool Midammis
Meat 2 1 Boiled Egg
1/4 c Cottage Cheese 2 egg Omelet
1 oz Feta Cheese 1 Boiled Egg
Fat 1 1 tsp Margarine
1 tsp Olive Oil
1 tsp. Olive Oil
And 2 Black Olives
Skim Milk 1 1c Skim Milk 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Laban
Free Foods 2 tsp Sugar Free Jam
Coffee Tea Tea
POST-SUNSET ENDING THE FAST
Fruit 1 2 large Dates 2 large Dates 2 large Dates
Starch 1 6 sm Vanilla Wafers 1/3 c Chana Chaat 1/3 c Salatet Hummus
Skim Milk 1 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Lassi 1 c Rabat
DINNER
Meat 3 3 oz Roast Beef 3 oz Bhuna Gosht 3 oz Tikka Kebab
Starch 2 1 sm Baked Potato
1 Dinner Roll 1/3 c Daal
1 Chapati 1/3 c Lentil Soup
1 Pita Bread
Vegetable 2 1 c Tossed Salad
(carrot, cucumber,
tomato, radish) 1/2 c Steamed 1 c Sliced Raw Vegetables
(tomato, cucumber, onion)
1/2 c Bhindi Bhujia
Cauliflower in Tomato
Broccoli Sauce 1/2 c Tomato and Onion
(cooked with Tikka Kebab)
1/2 c Cooked
Fat 1 2 tsp Sour Cream 1 tsp Oil used in cooking 1 tsp Oil (used in cooking)
Fruit 1 1 Fresh Apple 15 sm Grapes 1 Fresh Apple
Free Foods Lettuce (for salad) -as desired
2 Thl Reduced Calorie Dressing
C coffee Tea Tea
BEDTIME SNACK
Fruit/Starch 3 Graham Cracker 1/2 Mango 2 Tangerines
Skim Milk 1 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Skim Milk 1 c Laban
Editor's Notes
(1) The age limit of 20 has no Quranic basis. The actual physical development and tolerance which can precede the physiological age is the criteria here, not the age. If a male diabetic has the physical built and ability of fasting, he should be instructed to fast if he can do it without difficulty or compromising his heatlh as explained in the rest of the article.
Back
(2) Again the age limit of 20 has no Quranic basis. See note (1). Also the ban on fasting of pregnant females or nursing mothers is not Quranic or called for. Pregnant and or nursing mothers have to assess their own tolearance and ability of fasting. Those who are healthy enough, having mild Dibetes should be able to fast.
Back
(3) Again. These are general suggestions, not Quranic rules. We should not use the scale to decide when to fast or not. A healthy slightly under weight person has no excuse not to fast, if he/she can. He/she can check with his/her physician if he/she is questioning his/her ability to fast.
Back
(4) Again. these are generalization that is not necessarily correct. Some COPD or emphysema patients, mild infections, mild coronary artery disease....etc. may be able to fast withut diffclulty or compromising their well being. If in any doubt ask your good submitter (Muslim) doctor.
Benefits of Honey In Islam
Benefits of Honey In Islam
Honey has many beneficial health qualities. The Quran and Hadith (Prophet Muhammad's sayings) has considered honey as a healer of disease. Prophet Muhammad was reported to have drank an infusion of water sweetened with honey on an empty stomach, and such a custom holds ample benefits and subtle secrets. It has also been said that drinking honeyed water can help with weight loss!
Honey has also been considered as beneficial to the health by ancient civilizations from the Ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks to the Romans. Honey has been used to heal diseases, treat wounds and stomach problems.
The following article provides a few facts on the benefits of eating honey.
The Quran refers to honey:
"Bees were inspired through inborn advice by the Rabb, instructing: ‘Make hives in mountains, in trees and in that which they (humans) build. Then eat of all the fruits and follow the ways of your Rabb submissively. There comes out from within (their bodies) a drink of various hues (honey), in it is healing (effect) for humans. Verily in this is a sign for the people who consider it.’"
[Surah 16: 68-69]
Prophet Muhammad said this of honey:
"Make him drink honey." The man came back the next day and said: "I made him drink honey and it did not help! The Prophet (pbuh) gave the same advice for two or three times, and the man kept coming back with the same answer. After the third or fourth time, The Prophet (pbuh) then said: "God spoke the truth, and your brother's belly lies." The same tradition was reported in Sahih Muslim wherein the man said: "My brother's belly is squeamish."
[Reported in Sahih Bukhari]
"Whosoever eats honey (at least) three times per month will meet with no great affliction"
[Abu Huraira (R.A.)]
Honey for Weight Loss
Traditionally, for weight loss, honey has been combined with cinnamon. You may also a concoction each morning made by boiling a half cup of water with a half teaspoon of cinnamon powder and a teaspoon of honey. Since boiling honey destroys important enzymes, modify this recipe by pouring boiling water over the cinnamon then stirring in honey, to taste, after the water has cooled somewhat.
Honey for Improving Athletic Performance
Recent research has shown that honey is an excellent ergogenic aid and helps in boosting the performance of athletes. Honey facilitates in maintaining blood sugar levels, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after a workout.
Honey As a Source of Vitamins and Minerals
Honey contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. The vitamin and mineral content of honey depends on the type of flowers used for apiculture. Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: Honey has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and hence it can be used as a natural antiseptic. Honey contains trace amounts of protein, plus riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Honey Rich in Antioxidants
Honey contains nutraceuticals, which are effective in removing free radicals from our body. As a result, our body immunity is improved. Honey contains antioxidants, some found only in honey, which include pinobanksin, chrysin, catalase and pinocembrin.
Caring for Skin with Milk and Honey
Milk and honey are often served together as both these ingredients help in getting a smooth soothing skin. Hence consuming milk and honey daily in the morning is a common practice in many countries.
Honey to Cure Stomach Ache
Take 1 teaspoon of honey, juice of ½ a lemon with a hot glass of water first thing in the morning.
Honey in Wound Management
* Honey possesses antimicrobial properties.
* It helps in promoting autolytic debridement.
* It deodorizes malodorous wounds.
* It speeds up the healing process by stimulating wound tissues.
* It helps in initiating the healing process in dormant wounds.
* Honey also helps in promoting moist wound healing.
Real Examples
As Almighty Allah says in the Qur'an, honey is a (healing for people). This was confirmed by the following facts. The scientists who assembled during the World Apiculture Conference held on September 20–26, 1993, in China discussed treatments with honey derivatives: • American scientists in particular said that honey, royal jelly, pollen, and propolis cure many diseases.
• A Romanian doctor stated that he tried honey on cataract patients, and 2002 out of his 2094 patients recovered completely.
• Polish doctors also informed the conference that propolis helps to cure many diseases such as hemorrhoids, skin problems, gynecologic diseases, and many other disorders.
Honey has many beneficial health qualities. The Quran and Hadith (Prophet Muhammad's sayings) has considered honey as a healer of disease. Prophet Muhammad was reported to have drank an infusion of water sweetened with honey on an empty stomach, and such a custom holds ample benefits and subtle secrets. It has also been said that drinking honeyed water can help with weight loss!
Honey has also been considered as beneficial to the health by ancient civilizations from the Ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks to the Romans. Honey has been used to heal diseases, treat wounds and stomach problems.
The following article provides a few facts on the benefits of eating honey.
The Quran refers to honey:
"Bees were inspired through inborn advice by the Rabb, instructing: ‘Make hives in mountains, in trees and in that which they (humans) build. Then eat of all the fruits and follow the ways of your Rabb submissively. There comes out from within (their bodies) a drink of various hues (honey), in it is healing (effect) for humans. Verily in this is a sign for the people who consider it.’"
[Surah 16: 68-69]
Prophet Muhammad said this of honey:
"Make him drink honey." The man came back the next day and said: "I made him drink honey and it did not help! The Prophet (pbuh) gave the same advice for two or three times, and the man kept coming back with the same answer. After the third or fourth time, The Prophet (pbuh) then said: "God spoke the truth, and your brother's belly lies." The same tradition was reported in Sahih Muslim wherein the man said: "My brother's belly is squeamish."
[Reported in Sahih Bukhari]
"Whosoever eats honey (at least) three times per month will meet with no great affliction"
[Abu Huraira (R.A.)]
Honey for Weight Loss
Traditionally, for weight loss, honey has been combined with cinnamon. You may also a concoction each morning made by boiling a half cup of water with a half teaspoon of cinnamon powder and a teaspoon of honey. Since boiling honey destroys important enzymes, modify this recipe by pouring boiling water over the cinnamon then stirring in honey, to taste, after the water has cooled somewhat.
Honey for Improving Athletic Performance
Recent research has shown that honey is an excellent ergogenic aid and helps in boosting the performance of athletes. Honey facilitates in maintaining blood sugar levels, muscle recuperation and glycogen restoration after a workout.
Honey As a Source of Vitamins and Minerals
Honey contains a variety of vitamins and minerals. The vitamin and mineral content of honey depends on the type of flowers used for apiculture. Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties: Honey has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties and hence it can be used as a natural antiseptic. Honey contains trace amounts of protein, plus riboflavin (vitamin B2), niacin (vitamin B3), pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), vitamin B6, folate (vitamin B9), vitamin C, calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium and zinc.
Honey Rich in Antioxidants
Honey contains nutraceuticals, which are effective in removing free radicals from our body. As a result, our body immunity is improved. Honey contains antioxidants, some found only in honey, which include pinobanksin, chrysin, catalase and pinocembrin.
Caring for Skin with Milk and Honey
Milk and honey are often served together as both these ingredients help in getting a smooth soothing skin. Hence consuming milk and honey daily in the morning is a common practice in many countries.
Honey to Cure Stomach Ache
Take 1 teaspoon of honey, juice of ½ a lemon with a hot glass of water first thing in the morning.
Honey in Wound Management
* Honey possesses antimicrobial properties.
* It helps in promoting autolytic debridement.
* It deodorizes malodorous wounds.
* It speeds up the healing process by stimulating wound tissues.
* It helps in initiating the healing process in dormant wounds.
* Honey also helps in promoting moist wound healing.
Real Examples
As Almighty Allah says in the Qur'an, honey is a (healing for people). This was confirmed by the following facts. The scientists who assembled during the World Apiculture Conference held on September 20–26, 1993, in China discussed treatments with honey derivatives: • American scientists in particular said that honey, royal jelly, pollen, and propolis cure many diseases.
• A Romanian doctor stated that he tried honey on cataract patients, and 2002 out of his 2094 patients recovered completely.
• Polish doctors also informed the conference that propolis helps to cure many diseases such as hemorrhoids, skin problems, gynecologic diseases, and many other disorders.
Namaz and its benefits in the light of Modern Research
This essay is the next half of the previous one i.e. Namaz and its benefits in the light of Modern Research-I that I have presented before you earlier. In this essay the most important and the last act of Namaz is being discussed. Please note that both of my essays have been derived from the book “Islamic Teachings & Modern Science” written by a Turkish Muslim Doctor “Dr.Houzak”.
Sajda (Prostration)
Sajda is the most important part of every Namaz. Like wise it affects our Mind and nerves most of all. The Duration of Sajda is only a few seconds but when we do Sajda, the flow of blood towards our brains increases. This is the single act of Namaz in which blood circulates towards brain nerves otherwise in other acts it does not happen. We get these benefits in Sajda.
a) The supply of blood becomes balanced in all the parts of brain that strengthen our brain and vision-power.
b) During Sajda we get additional pressure of blood and gravitation of Earth at our hands, forehead, face, chest and heart. It becomes normal as soon as we raise our head from Sajda after few seconds. In this way the strong pumping of short but forceful “expand and shrink power” increases the flexibility of the walls of veins. So Alhamdulillah Namaz saves us from poor-eyesight and heart diseases.
c) Heart locates between lungs in our chest and automatically Sajda affects our lungs too. It is evident that Heart diseases, most probably affect our lungs too. That appears some times as Respiratory Problem
d) According to the Latest Research in China, If we press the midst point of our forehead for 2 to 3 minutes, we get rid of Mental Disorganization while during Sajda you exactly press the midst of your forehead against the ground.
e) During Sajda, your knees and elbows are bent and the ankles are bearing the whole pressure/weight of body while waist and abdomen tissues are tight enough. This act is the best exercise to strengthen our back bone and makes it flexible. If the tissues of our abdomen get dryness or more fats due to over-dieting, it balances the tissues. It is absolutely helpful for tummy problems.
f) There are a lot of small blocks around the brain that are full of air. During flu here gathers clammy liquid. If that does not get discharged, its quantity increases gradually that affects our sense of hearing and caused throat infection and severe head ache etc. In the state of Sajda, it automatically keeps discharging from these blocks and prevents us from many complications.
g) Last but not the least is that when we place our forehead on the ground for Sajda, our brain waves are directly switched with the electric waves, present in ground and strengthen the nerves of our brain and make it peaceful. This peaceful mind is very much important for the Stomach. Our peaceful brain stops the Stomach Glands from producing more acid and that we know well that with a disturbed brain, we get more acidity of Stomach. Finally the people with “Ulcer” problem get rid of it by offering Sajda in a proper way.
h) It adds more charm in our personality and brings us a bright face at last.
So keep praying in a proper way to get a lot of Sawab and to escape from diseases
Sajda (Prostration)
Sajda is the most important part of every Namaz. Like wise it affects our Mind and nerves most of all. The Duration of Sajda is only a few seconds but when we do Sajda, the flow of blood towards our brains increases. This is the single act of Namaz in which blood circulates towards brain nerves otherwise in other acts it does not happen. We get these benefits in Sajda.
a) The supply of blood becomes balanced in all the parts of brain that strengthen our brain and vision-power.
b) During Sajda we get additional pressure of blood and gravitation of Earth at our hands, forehead, face, chest and heart. It becomes normal as soon as we raise our head from Sajda after few seconds. In this way the strong pumping of short but forceful “expand and shrink power” increases the flexibility of the walls of veins. So Alhamdulillah Namaz saves us from poor-eyesight and heart diseases.
c) Heart locates between lungs in our chest and automatically Sajda affects our lungs too. It is evident that Heart diseases, most probably affect our lungs too. That appears some times as Respiratory Problem
d) According to the Latest Research in China, If we press the midst point of our forehead for 2 to 3 minutes, we get rid of Mental Disorganization while during Sajda you exactly press the midst of your forehead against the ground.
e) During Sajda, your knees and elbows are bent and the ankles are bearing the whole pressure/weight of body while waist and abdomen tissues are tight enough. This act is the best exercise to strengthen our back bone and makes it flexible. If the tissues of our abdomen get dryness or more fats due to over-dieting, it balances the tissues. It is absolutely helpful for tummy problems.
f) There are a lot of small blocks around the brain that are full of air. During flu here gathers clammy liquid. If that does not get discharged, its quantity increases gradually that affects our sense of hearing and caused throat infection and severe head ache etc. In the state of Sajda, it automatically keeps discharging from these blocks and prevents us from many complications.
g) Last but not the least is that when we place our forehead on the ground for Sajda, our brain waves are directly switched with the electric waves, present in ground and strengthen the nerves of our brain and make it peaceful. This peaceful mind is very much important for the Stomach. Our peaceful brain stops the Stomach Glands from producing more acid and that we know well that with a disturbed brain, we get more acidity of Stomach. Finally the people with “Ulcer” problem get rid of it by offering Sajda in a proper way.
h) It adds more charm in our personality and brings us a bright face at last.
So keep praying in a proper way to get a lot of Sawab and to escape from diseases
THE BENEFIT OF RECITING "BISMILLAHIR RAHMANI RAHIM"
THE BENEFIT OF RECITING "BISMILLAHIR RAHMANI RAHIM"
( بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ )
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
( بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ )
BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHIM
If we were to give an exhaustive account of the benefits of the recitation of 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' we would need more than a single volume to do justice to it. Apart from being part of every chapter in the Holy Qur'an (except the chapter of repentance - surah at-tawba), it is also the most often repeated verse in the Holy Qur'an.
It is narrated in Tafseere Burhaan that the Holy kProphet (S.A.W.) has said that when a person recites 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' then five thousand ruby palaces are built for him in Jannah.
Each palace has a thousand chambers made of pearls and in each chamber has seventy thousand thrones of emerald and each throne has seventy thousand carpets made from special fabrics and upon each carpet is seated a Hur-ul-Ein.
A person asked for the condition necessary to get this great reward and the Holy Prophet ( S.A.W.) replied that the person should recite the 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' with conviction and understanding.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) has also said that when a believer will have to cross the Pul-e-Siraat on the Day of Judgement,and he will say 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' then the flames beneath him will start dying down until Jahannam will cry out, 'O believer, pass through quickly, your presence is causing my fire to die out!'
When a teacher teaches a child to recite 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' the child, his parents and the teacher are all guaranteed freedom from hellfire.
It is narrated that Prophet Isa (A.S.) was once passing by a graveyard and he saw a grave upon which the Wrath and Punishment of Allah S.W.T.) was descending, so he quietly walked past. When he passed the same place after some time, he noticed that the Mercy and Blessings of Allah (S.W.T.) was being showered on the same grave. He was surprised at this and asked Allah (S.W.T.) about what has happened and it was revealed to him that the man inside the grave was a sinner and was thus being punished for his sins. When he died, his wife was pregnant and soon gave birth to a son. When the boy grew older, his mother took him to a teacher who taught him to recite 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' and I felt that it would not be justice that this man's son was calling My Name and I was punishing his father in the grave.
It is also mentioned that recitation of 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' with a loud voice is from the signs of a true believer. Imam Ali Ridha (A.S.) Said that 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' is very close to the chosen name of Allah (S.W.T.) [Isma A'adham].
The Day of Judgment is near when there is a single star in the sky, straightaway the path of forgiveness will close. The writing in the Quran will vanish. The sun will lower itself with the earth.. Muhammad (saw) said who ever delivers this news to someone else I will on the day of judgment make him a place in paradise,
Forward this to as many Muslims as you can. May Allah make us all be among those who truly love Him. May He give us sincerity in both words and deeds. Ameen.
[[ Source: Passed on to me by a brother who wished to share this IMPORTANT knowledge with us ALL. May Allah bless him, grant him Jannatul-Firdaws, and grant the same for us ALL. Ameen. ]]
MAY PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE POURED UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BY THE ALMIGHT...
CHERIF A NDIAYE
YOUR BROTHER IN ISLAM...
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( بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ )
In the name of Allah, The Most Gracious, The Most Merciful
( بِسْمِ اللهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِيمِ )
BISMILLAHIR RAHMANIR RAHIM
If we were to give an exhaustive account of the benefits of the recitation of 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' we would need more than a single volume to do justice to it. Apart from being part of every chapter in the Holy Qur'an (except the chapter of repentance - surah at-tawba), it is also the most often repeated verse in the Holy Qur'an.
It is narrated in Tafseere Burhaan that the Holy kProphet (S.A.W.) has said that when a person recites 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' then five thousand ruby palaces are built for him in Jannah.
Each palace has a thousand chambers made of pearls and in each chamber has seventy thousand thrones of emerald and each throne has seventy thousand carpets made from special fabrics and upon each carpet is seated a Hur-ul-Ein.
A person asked for the condition necessary to get this great reward and the Holy Prophet ( S.A.W.) replied that the person should recite the 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' with conviction and understanding.
The Holy Prophet (S.A.W.) has also said that when a believer will have to cross the Pul-e-Siraat on the Day of Judgement,and he will say 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' then the flames beneath him will start dying down until Jahannam will cry out, 'O believer, pass through quickly, your presence is causing my fire to die out!'
When a teacher teaches a child to recite 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' the child, his parents and the teacher are all guaranteed freedom from hellfire.
It is narrated that Prophet Isa (A.S.) was once passing by a graveyard and he saw a grave upon which the Wrath and Punishment of Allah S.W.T.) was descending, so he quietly walked past. When he passed the same place after some time, he noticed that the Mercy and Blessings of Allah (S.W.T.) was being showered on the same grave. He was surprised at this and asked Allah (S.W.T.) about what has happened and it was revealed to him that the man inside the grave was a sinner and was thus being punished for his sins. When he died, his wife was pregnant and soon gave birth to a son. When the boy grew older, his mother took him to a teacher who taught him to recite 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' and I felt that it would not be justice that this man's son was calling My Name and I was punishing his father in the grave.
It is also mentioned that recitation of 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' with a loud voice is from the signs of a true believer. Imam Ali Ridha (A.S.) Said that 'Bismillahir Rahmanir Rahim' is very close to the chosen name of Allah (S.W.T.) [Isma A'adham].
The Day of Judgment is near when there is a single star in the sky, straightaway the path of forgiveness will close. The writing in the Quran will vanish. The sun will lower itself with the earth.. Muhammad (saw) said who ever delivers this news to someone else I will on the day of judgment make him a place in paradise,
Forward this to as many Muslims as you can. May Allah make us all be among those who truly love Him. May He give us sincerity in both words and deeds. Ameen.
[[ Source: Passed on to me by a brother who wished to share this IMPORTANT knowledge with us ALL. May Allah bless him, grant him Jannatul-Firdaws, and grant the same for us ALL. Ameen. ]]
MAY PEACE AND BLESSINGS BE POURED UPON YOU AND YOUR FAMILY BY THE ALMIGHT...
CHERIF A NDIAYE
YOUR BROTHER IN ISLAM...
P.S.
HELP US PROMOTE THE GROUP, ADD YOUR COMMENT, LEAVE THE GROUP AND JOIN RIGHT BACK TO REFRESH YOUR MEMBERSHIP AND HAVE MORE OF YOUR FRIENDS JOIN...
THE MORE PEOPLE YOU HELP BENEFIT FROM YOUR EFFORTS, THE MORE REWARDS YOU SHOULD GET INSHALLAH (Allah WILLING)
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