Spiritual Medicine > ISLAMIC MEDICINE

Islamic traditional medicine flourished during the Islamic caliphate and the European Renaissance in the 15th century. A number of medical institutions were founded under the auspices of Abbasid Caliphate in the East during the 9th century. Among the great physicians in the Eastern caliphate under the Abbasids are Al-Rhazes and Avicenna
Muslims reached greater heights in mathematics, astronomy and geography, in mechanics and optics, in chemistry, pharmacy and medicine, in botany, mineralogy by means of new and successful discoveries surpassing their predecessors. Not only Islamic medicine made remarkable and important scientific discoveries, but it also exercised a very great influence upon the whole of Europe for several centuries.
Islamic medicine is eclectic, it was built upon the earlier Indian, Persian, Roman and Greek medical knowledge. The Abbasid Caliph al-Ma'moun instituted special commissions of scholars for carrying out of translations of Greek manuscripts. Indian, Persian literatures too were taken into consideration. At first, medical, mathematical and astronomical works were directly translated into Arabic. Towards the end of ninth century there did not remain a single important scientific work which had not been translated. The translations were chiefly through Nestorian medical centre at Jundishapur. more...

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What is the way to deal with sihr (magic/witchcraft)?

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What is the way to deal with sihr (magic/witchcraft)?

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Whoever is affected by sihr should not treat it with sihr, because evil cannot be removed by evil, and kufr cannot be removed by kufr. Evil is removed by good. Hence when the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) was asked about al-nushrah (treating sihr with sihr), he said: “This is the work of the Shaytaan.” Nushrah means removing sihr from a person who has been affected by it by using more sihr. But if it is treated by means of the Qur’aan and permissible medicines or good ruqyahs, there is nothing wrong with that, but treating it with sihr is not permitted, as previously stated, because sihr means worshipping the shayaateen (devils). The saahir (magician, practitioner of witchcraft) does sihr or learns sihr only after worshipping and serving the shayaateen, and drawing close to them by means of the things that they like. After that, they teach him the means of sihr. But, praise be to Allaah, there is no reason why the person who has been affected by sihr should not be treated by means of reciting Qur’aan and the prayers for refuge with Allaah that are prescribed in sharee’ah, and permissible medicines, just as patients with all kinds of sicknesses are treated by doctors. The patient does not necessarily recover, because not every sick person does recover. A sick patient might be treated and then recover if his appointed time (of death) has not yet arrived, or he may not recover and may die from this sickness, even though he may be been seen by the most skilled physicians and knowledgeable doctors. When the appointed time of death comes, no medicine or treatment will be of any avail, because Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“And Allaah grants respite to none when his appointed time (death) comes”
[al-Munaafiqoon 63:11] more...

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Treating cancer with the Qur’an

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Can treating sickness with the Qur’aan heal physical diseases such as cancer as it can heal spiritual diseases such as al-‘ayn (the evil eye) or al-mass (being touched by Shaytaan, i.e., madness), etc? Is there any evidence for that? May Allaah reward you with good. Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
In the Qur’aan and du’aa’ there may be healing for all ills, by Allaah’s leave. There is a great deal of evidence for that, for example Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Say: ‘It is for those who believe, a guide and a healing’” more..
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Is epilepsy caused by the jinn?

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Since epilepsy is caused by jinn, how do we explain the black woman who came to the Prophet (saaws) asking for him to invoke Allah for her cure of her illness of epilepsy and coming uncovered, but there was no mention of jinn possession? Or is there a mistake in translation and it wasn't really epilepsy?

Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
Epilepsy in most cases is caused by the jinn, and in some cases by some defect in the body, brain or nerves, or mood swings, or some weakness in the physical structure. All of these may cause loss of consciousness or unbalanced behaviour. The black woman’s epilepsy may have been caused by the jinn, but there was no need to mention the cause, which is why the narrators only mentioned what needs to be done when epilepsy occurs, for whatever reason, of making du’aa’ and performing ruqyah, or bearing it with patience and seeking the reward from Allaah. more...

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Resurrection after death

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After death, until Yaum Al-Qiyama, are the human beings reborn in any other form?. Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
When the son of Adam dies, his body disintegrates and vanishes apart from the tailbone, which is a bone at the base of the spine. When the Resurrection begins, Allaah will cause the bodies to grow by means of rain from the earth which will make these bones grow until each person’s body is restored to the way it was before he died.
It was narrated that Abu Hurayrah (may Allaah be pleased with him) said: “The Messenger of Allaah (peace and blessings of Allaah be upon him) said, ‘What is between the two Trumpet-blasts will be forty.’ Somebody asked, ‘Forty days?’ But I could not answer. Then he asked, ‘Forty months?’ But I could not answer. Then he asked, ‘Forty years?’ But I could not answer.” Abu Hurayrah added, “Then (after this period) Allah will send water from the sky and then the dead bodies will grow like vegetation grows. There is nothing of the human body that does not decay except one bone; that is the little bone at the end of the coccyx from which the human body will be recreated on the Day of Resurrection.” more...

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There will be no end to the life of the Hereafter

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Will humans live in the after-life forever or for only as long as Allah wishes ? What is the Islamic belief regarding this ? Answer :
Praise be to Allaah.
Allaah has decreed that this world will come to an end, and He has decreed that its people will die. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):
“Whatsoever is on it (the earth) will perish.
And the Face of your Lord full of Majesty and Honour will remain forever” [al-Rahmaan 55:26-27]
“Everyone shall taste death. Then unto Us you shall be returned” [al-‘Ankaboot 29:57]
Then Allaah will resurrect His slaves and give them eternal life to which there will be no end. He will bring them to account for their deeds, and He will reward those who did good deeds and punish those who did evil deeds. Mankind will be divided into two groups, one in Paradise and one in Hell. The people of Paradise will abide therein forever, and the kaafir people of Hell will abide therein forever also. more...

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The Use of St. Johns Wort as an Antidepressant

A growing body of clinical tests on the herbal remedy St. Johns’ Wort has been investigating the herb’s role as an antidepressant - even in cases of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) and postpartum depression. St. John’s Wort is recognized in Europe as a treatment for depression and anxiety. In traditional herbal medicine, hypericum perforatum extract (St. John’s Wort) is used for a variety of conditions. It is affable towards the nervous, muscular-skeletal, urinary systems and the skin, and has a regenerative effect on injured nerves and the nervous system as a whole (Green, p.237). As a sedative, it is effective in cases of neuralgia, anxiety and the effects of tension (Hoffman, p. 229). However, in traditional herbal medicine, one of its contraindications is the avoidance of its use in cases of marked depression. It is also recommended that hypericum should not be combined with a prescribed antidepressant, especially MOIs (monoamine oxidase inhibitors) like Nardil (phenelzine sulfate) or Parnate (tranylcypromine sulfate). more...

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The Need for Return to Decency

A great deal is being talked about and obscenities that seem to have taken deep roots in the society of the day. This contagion had been prevalent in the West. From there it has fast travelled to the East which used to be until not too long ago the cradle of modesty, refinement, grace and social considerateness.

Muslims, in particular, were the symbol of decency for they had learnt their lesson from the Holy Qur'an and Sunnah. They were used to regular prayer, and prayer gives security, according to the Holy Qur'an: "Prayer restraints from shameful and unjust deeds." (Qur'an 29: 45)

Shameful deeds or obscenities are end-product of the Devil's workshop. The Holy Qur'an gives a clear warning: "And do not follow the footsteps of Satan, for he is to you an avowed enemy, for he commands you what is evil and shameful." (Qur'an 2: 168-169) more...

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How to Lower Our Gaze

"If I were not a Muslim, I would have contracted AIDS" proclaimed my friend. "The ayats in Sura Nur about lowering our gazes doesn't affect me anymore," expressed another youth, talking about the intense temptations felt by today's young. Difficulty in lowering the gaze by both the young and old is readily perceived on the street, weddings, parties and even in the mosques.
What has gone wrong? How can Muslims, called by Allah, our Creator the model community, the custodians of Truth and the upholders of morality behave this way? Why are we adopting the attitudes and routes of the kuffar? How can we rectify ourselves? What follows is a series of practical, though graphic advises which can work for us and set us free from Satan's stronghold, Insha`Allah.
Prophet Muhamad (pbuh), by way of warning and as a reminder said, "There is nothing left after I go more dangerous to men than the temptations of women." Being optimistic, a ray of hope was also wisely provided during the prophet's Last Sermon "If the Ummah holds on to the Qur`an and Sunnah, it will never go astray." more....

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How Should People Avoid Sins, Distractions, and Temptations?

The question refers to one of the greatest difficulties of modern life. Even the not‑so‑young, but of course especially the young live in a social environment that exaggerates the natural pressures of youth to an extreme; ever‑present temptations and passing desires scatter one’s nobler sentiments and higher aspirations. It is difficult indeed in this environment to represent the sublime qualities of person and character that the Messenger of God exemplified and willed his followers to emulate; but, to live at such a time and to struggle against the desires and temptations has its own particular advantages. This is because the reward of all effort is proportionate to the hardship of the conditions endured.

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Does Humanity Have Both Angelic and Satanic Aspects?

Angels are purely spirit beings that stand for the purely good aspect in existence, while Satan and his descendants represent the purely evil aspect. God is One and Infinite, without opposite. All other beings and existents have an opposite. Since we have two opposite aspects in our nature, one inclined toward good and the other toward evil, angels represent this good aspect while Satan represents the evil one. Angels invite us to our purely spiritual or "angelic" aspect, while Satan tries to seduce us through tempting us to do evil. the resulting struggle in each individual, and in the universe as a whole, has been ongoing since the beginning of existence. Everyone feels a stimulus toward good and evil at the same time. the former comes from the angels or our unpolluted spirit; the latter comes from Satan collaborating with our carnal self, which represents our animal aspect.
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