Why did Islam prohibit eating the flesh of swine? 　　The answer to this question has remained debatable among Muslims and those of other religions who eat the flesh of swine and breed pigs, as they were unconvinced of the reasons for which Islam forbade eating the flesh of swine until... More

　　It is narrated in the books of Imaams Al-Bukhari and Muslim that Abu Sa'eed Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, said: "A man came to the Prophet and said: 'My brother is complaining about his stomach, or he is complaining about diarrhea.’ The Prophet said: 'Give him some honey.’... More

　　In the books of Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim it is narrated that Sahl Ibn Sa'd was asked about how the Messenger's injuries in the battle of Uhud were treated. Sahl said: "The Prophet's face was injured, his tooth was broken and the helmet he was wearing was smashed on his... More

　　"And amongst them will be passed round vessels of silver and cups of crystal—crystal-clear, made of silver. They will determine the measure thereof (according to their wishes). And they will be given to drink there of a cup (of wine) mixed with zanjabeel (ginger), a spring there called salsabeel. And... More

　　The word hijaamah (cupping) comes from the word hajm which means sucking, as in the phrase hajama al-sabiy thadya ummihi (the infant suckled his mother's breast). Al-Hajjaam means the cupper, hijaamah is the profession of cupping, and the word mihjam is used to describe the vessel in which the blood... More

　　Fever wipes out one’s sins and rids his body from dead substances and germs. It is a blessing in disguise. 　　The Prophet said: “When a believer gets sick or feverish, it is like metal when put on fire, the bad is gone and the good remains.” [Al-Bayhaqi] 　　He also describes... More

　　More than 1,400 years ago, Allah All-Mighty told us through His Messenger that honey can heal a variety of medical problems. 　　Honey is a remarkable viscous liquid, prepared by bees from nectars of various plants. It has occupied a prominent place in traditional medicines throughout history. The ancient Egyptians, Assyrians,... More

　　Abu Hurayrah narrated that the Prophet said: “Use this Black Seed regularly, because it is a cure for every disease, except death.” [Al-Bukhari and Muslim] 　　What is the Black Seed? 　　Its botanical name is Nigella sativa. It is believed to be indigenous to the Mediterranean region but has been cultivated... More

　　If speech is blessed by sending blessings upon the Prophet how could Madeenah not have been blessed during his days, while he inhabited it; he, who refreshed its breeze, perfumed its atmosphere and renewed its fragrance; whose scent preceded him to wherever he went and remained after he had left.... More

　　“And your Lord inspired to the bee, "Take for yourself among the mountains, houses, and among the trees and [in] that which they construct. Then eat from all the fruits and follow the ways of your Lord laid down [for you]." There emerges from their bellies a drink, varying in... More

　　The Miswaak was known before Islam, but Islam added a religious perspective to its usage. 　　The Prophetic guidance: 　　 　　The Prophet Muhammad recommended Muslims to clean their teeth using a Miswaak every day; especially upon waking up, when performing ablution, before prayer, when reciting the Quran, before sleeping, when entering... More

　　"The best thing with which to color your gray hair is henna or katm." [Abu Dawood and At-Tirmithi] 　　Jabir Ibn 'Abdullah narrated that Abu Quhafa, the father of Abu Bakr came on the day of the conquest of Makkah with his hair and beard extremely white. The Prophet said: “Change... More

　　It is narrated in the books of Imams Al-Bukhari and Muslim that Anas Ibn Malik said: 　　"Some people of (the tribes of) 'Ukl and 'Uraynah came to Al-Madeenah and its climate did not suit them. So the Prophet ordered them to go to the herd of camels reserved for charity,... More