Milad... To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate...

In the name of Allah, the Most-Merciful, the All-Compassionate

"May the Peace and Blessings of Allah be Upon You"

Praise be to Allaah, we seek His help and His forgiveness. We seek refuge with Allaah from the evil of our own souls and from our bad deeds. Whomsoever Allaah guides will never be led astray, and whomsoever Allaah leaves astray, no one can guide. I bear witness that there is no god but Allaah, and I bear witness that Muhammad is His slave and Messenger.

Bismillah Walhamdulillah Was Salaatu Was Salaam 'ala Rasulillah

As-Salaam Alaikum Wa-Rahmatullahi Wa-Barakatuhu.

To Celebrate or Not to Celebrate...

That is the Question

by Asma bint Shameem

 Some of us celebrate it with great devotion and diligence, while some of us are against it with an equally great vengeance. Some say it is our religious duty while others say it is nothing but bid'ah.

People argue about it. Families split up, friends forsake each other. And sometimes people literally fight over it and hurt one another.

So what is it that I am talking about?

I am talking about celebrating the birthday of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam), the Mawlid or Milad, as some of us say.

Yes, the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal came and went. But, ever wondered..... what is the reality regarding the celebration of the birth of our beloved Prophet anyway?

Let's examine the facts.

First of all, whenever a Muslim is faced with a problem or confusing situation, what are we supposed to do? Allaah tells us:

“O you who believe! Obey Allaah and obey the Messenger (Muhammad), and those of you (Muslims) who are in authority. (And) if you differ in anything amongst yourselves, refer it to Allaah and His Messenger, if you believe in Allaah and in the Last Day. That is better and more suitable for final determination” [Nisaa’:59] 

Referring it to Allaah and His Messenger means to turn to Allaah's Book and the Sunnah of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam).

1. What does the Qur'aan say about the Mawlid?

Nothing. Yes that's right.....NOTHING.

There is absolutely nothing in the Quraan that tells us to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam). Not one single ayah.

You see, all acts of worship are tawqeefi which means that they are not subject to personal opinion and it is not permissible to do any acts of worship except those which are approved by Shareeah.

So, for example, I cannot pick a special day or time, say the 22nd of every month, and start celebrating that day as a form of worship.

Why?

Because there is nothing in the Shareeah that permits me to do that.

Also, I cannot start praying three rakaah for Fajr from tomorrow, even if I want to worship Allaah more, because Fajr Salah is only two rakaat as commanded upon us by the Shareeah.

And similarly, if there is no order for us to celebrate the birthday of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam), then we dont.

In fact, the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said: “Whoever innovates anything in this matter of ours (i.e., Islam), that is not part of it will have it rejected.” (Bukhaari). 

Now someone might argue that we dont celebrate the Mawlid/Milad as an act of worship.

So let's see what other evidences we have.

2. What does the Sunnah say about it? 

Again, there is nothing in the Sunnah of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) that shows us that the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) EVER celebrated his birthday or that of his wives, children, or Sahaabah.

There is not a single hadeeth that tells us that he (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) thought this day was significant enough to celebrate it.

Just think.....if there was any good in doing so, wouldnt he would have done so himself and wouldnt he have ordered the Sahaabah to do so?

And obviously, it is not possible that he (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) forgot to tell us about it, Aoodhu billaah!

Did the Sahaabah celebrate the Mawlid/Milad?

The Sahaabah were witnesses to the revelation of the Quraan.

They had the Prophet right in front of their eyes.

They ate, drank, sat, slept, talked, walked, lived with the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam).

If they misunderstood anything or were mistaken, the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) immediately corrected them. And thus, their understanding and practice of Islaam was the best.

Yet, when we look at the lives and practice of the Sahaabah, we find that none of them EVER celebrated the birth of their beloved Prophet, whether during his life or even after he passed away. 

Not Abubakr, not Umar, not Uthman, not Ali, nor Aaishah, Ibn Umar, Ibn Masud, Talha, Az-Zubair,  not a single Sahaabi.

Doesn't that prove anything?

The Sahaabah absolutely loved the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam). They gave up their homes, families, lives, everything they had... for his sake, in the blink of an eye. Yet this love did NOT promote them to celebrate his birth.

This love translated into the practical application of his teachings and NOT picking the 12th of Rabi-ul-Awwal as a day of celebration.

What about the Four Imaams and other Ulama?

Did any of the Imaams – Abu Haneefah, Maalik, al-Shaafi’i, Ahmad, al-Hasan al-Basri, do this or command others to do it or say that it was good? No. In fact, it was not even mentioned during the first and best three centuries.

The Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) said: “The best of mankind are my generation, then those who come after them, then those who come after them. (Bukhaari, Muslim and al-Tirmidhi).

And if the 'best of mankind' didnt celebrate his birth, then we shouldnt either.

Actually, the celebration of the Prophet’s birthday appeared many centuries later. By this time, many of the features of true religion had disappeared and bid’ah had become widespread.

Think about it!

Can it be possible that the Sahaabah, the Imaams and the people of the best three centuries were unaware of the importance of celebrating the birthday of the Prophet or that they were lacking in their love for him?

And it was only those who came later who were aware of it or loved him more?!!! How can that be?!!

Actually, dear brother/sister in Islaam, TRUE love of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) is shown and proven by following the guidance that he brought. So follow his Sunnah to the best of your ability and don't fall into innovated forms of worship. It is nothing but a trap of the Shaytaan.

“Say (O Muhammad): ‘If you (really) love Allaah, then follow me, Allah will love you and forgive you your sins. And Allaah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (Aal ‘Imraan 3:31)

And remember the words of the Prophet (Sal Allaahu Alaiyhi wa Sallam) when he said:

“The best of speech is the Book of Allaah, and the best of guidance is the guidance of Muhammad. The most evil of things are those which are newly-invented (in religion), and every innovation (bid'ah) is a going astray.”

(Muslim and al-Nisaa’i).

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PIG FAT

By Dr. M. Amjad Khan .

In nearly all the western countries including Europe, the PRIMARY choice for meat is PIG.

There are a lot of farms in these countries to breed this animal..

In France alone, Pig farms account for more than 42,000.

PIGS have the highest quantity of FAT in their body than any other animal.

But, Europeans and Americans try to avoid fats.

Thus, where does the FAT from these PIGS go?

All pigs are cut in slaughter houses under the control of the department of food and it was the headache of the department of food to dispose of the fat removed from these pigs.

Formally, it was burnt (about 60 years ago).

Then, they thought of utilizing it.

First, they experimented it in the making of SOAPS and it worked..

Then, a full network was formed and this FAT was chemically processed, packed and marketed, while the other manufacturing companies bought it.

In the meantime, all European States made it a rule that every Food, Medical and Personal Hygiene product should have the ingredients listed on its cover.

So, this ingredient was listed as PIG FAT.

Those who are living in Europe for the past 40 years know about this.

But, these products came under a ban by the ISLAMIC COUNTRIES at that time, which resulted in a trade deficit.

Going back in time, if you are somehow related to South East Asia , you might know about the provoking factors of the 1857 CIVIL WAR.

At that time, rifle bullets were made in Europe and transported to the Sub-continent through the Sea.

It took months to reach there and the gun powder in it was ruined due to the exposure to sea.

Then, they got the idea of coating the bullets with fat, which was PIG FAT..

The fat layer had to be scratched by teeth before using them.

When the word spread, the soldiers, mostly Muslim and some segregationists, refused to fight.

which eventually lead to the Civil War.

The Europeans recognized these facts, and instead of writing PIG FAT, they started writing ANIMAL FAT.

All those living in Europe since 1970's know this fact.

When the companies were asked by authorities from the MUSLIM COUNTRIES, what animal fat is it, they were told it was COW and SHEEP fat.

Here again a question raised, if it was COW or SHEEP fat, still it is HARAAM to MUSLIMS, as these animal were not
SLAUGHTERED as per the ISLAMIC LAW.

Thus, they were again banned.

Now, these multinational companies were again facing a severe drought of money as 75% of their income comes from selling their goods to Muslim Countries, and these earn BILLIONS OF DOLLARS of profit from their exports to the MUSLIM WORLD.

Finally, they decided to start a coding language, so that only their Departments of Food Administration should know what they are using, and the common man is left lurking in the dark.

Thus, they started E-CODES.

These E- INGREDIENTS are present in a majority of products of Multinational firms including, but not limited to -

TOOTH PASTE,
SHAVING CREAM
CHEWING GUM,
CHOCOLATE,
SWEETS,
BISCUITS,
CORN FLAKES, TOFFEES,
CANNED FOODS,
FRUIT TINS,
Some medication Multi-vitamins.

Since these goods are being used in all MUSLIM countries indiscrimetly, our society is facing problems like
shamelessness, rudeness and sexual promiscuity.

So, I request all MUSLIMS or non pork eaters to check the ingredients of the ITEMS of daily use and match it with the following list of E-CODES.

If any of the ingredients listed below is found, try to avoid it, as it has got PIG FAT;

E100, E110, E120, E 140, E141, E153, E210, E213, E214, E216, E234,
E252,E270, E280, E325, E326, E327, E334, E335, E336, E337, E422, E430,
E431, E432, E433, E434, E435, E436, E440, E470, E471, E472, E473,
E474, E475,E476, E477, E478, E481, E482, E483, E491, E492, E493, E494,
E495, E542,E570, E572, E631, E635, E904.

Dr. M. Amjad Khan.
Medical Research Institute.
United States .

BED-WETTING

BED-WETTING

For Sheets like the Sahara

Sally, age four, routinely wakes up in the mornings with a wet bed. Joe is five years older. But even at age nine, he tries to stay awake all night whenever he sleeps over at a friend's house. He's still terrified he will wet the bed in his sleep. Sally and Joe share a common childhood problem: bed-wetting. About one in five 4 and 5-year olds wet the bed, and as many as one in ten boys still has a problem by age 12. ( For some reason, it's more common in boys than girls.) ''It's not unusual for children not to be dry at night at age four and five, and some of us really don't consider it something that should be treated until a child is at least six,'' says George Sterne, M.D., clinical professor of pediatrics at Tulane University Medical School and a pediatrician in New Orleans. There may be some kind of physical problem or health condition that's causing your child to wet the bed. If you're concerned about that, you should definitely discuss your child's bed-wetting with a doctor. But usually bed-wetting can be cured without medical intervention, given enough time along with a healthy dose of patience. Here are the techniques the experts recommend. Rid yourself--and Junior--of guilt. Realize that you're not a bad parent because your child wets the bed, and make it clear to your child that he isn't a bad child because he wets. ''Bed-wetting is a biological problem. It occurs in a child who, during sleep, has not learned bladder-control skills,'' says Barton D. Schmitt, M.D., professor of pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, director of consultative services at the Ambulatory Care Center at Children's Hospital of Denver and author of Your Child's Health. ''I think it's so important to tell parents of bed wetters that this is rarely a psychological problem,'' says Dr. Schmitt. ''There's a lot of unnecessary guilt imposed on some very good parents because they see themselves as being somehow to blame.''

MEDICAL ALERT

When to See the Doctor Bed-wetting is usually a normal, harmless condition of childhood, but there could be a serious physical reason such as a urinary tract infection, diabetes or a physical abnormality. These are rare, but it's still worth a visit to the pediatrician to rule out such possibilities, says George Sterne, M.D., clinical professor of pediatrics at Tulane University Medical School and a pediatrician in New Orleans. You should always see the pediatrician if your child: * Complains of abdominal pain, backache or fever. * Wakes up at night regularly with an intense thirst. * Wets during the day as well as at night. * Has pain during urination. * Has urine with an unpleasant odor. * Is suddenly wetting again after months of staying dry. Also, if your child is over age two and shows no sign of bladder control, you should bring this to the attention of your doctor. Some children take longer than others to begin potty training, but your pediatrician should be aware of your child's progress at this age.

Ban punishments. One study found that nearly three-fourths of parents punished their children for bed-wetting. Never punish or scold your child for a wet bed, says Thomas Bartholomew, M.D., a pediatric urologist and assistant professor of surgery and urology at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. ''Parents should understand that this is not going to help their child,'' says Dr. Bartholomew. ''I've never met a child who wants to wet the bed.'' Protect with plastic. A zip-up plastic mattress cover should be standard equipment on any bed wetter's bed. It protects the mattress, of course. But also it means there's less of a ''crisis'' when the child wets the bed, Dr. Schmitt points out. Both parents and kids will stay calmer if they know there's not much clean-up to worry about. Encourage clean-up duties. You should, however, matter-of-factly tell the child he is expected to clean up the wet bed or at least help. ''Even at age four and five a child can take the sheets off the bed and put them in the laundry room,'' says Lottie Mendelson, R.N., a pediatric nurse practitioner in Portland, Oregon, and coauthor of The Complete Book of Parenting. ''It should not be punitive, just an acknowledgment that this is the child's responsibility. It also helps you. That way, you don't feel the child is doing this to you.'' Check out your child's motivation. Before taking active steps to cure bed-wetting, make sure your child wants to stop, says Jeffrey Fogel, M.D., a pediatrician in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania, and staff physician at Chestnut Hill Hospital in Philadelphia. '' When a parent asks me how to cure bed-wetting I ask, 'Does your child want to be dry?' If they say 'no,' I say, ' You can try all you want, but you probably won't be successful.' '' If a child wants to stop, she'll not only cooperate, but her conscious mind will also work on her subconscious to help her awaken at night, explains Dr. Fogel. Recognize the signs. A child often becomes motivated to stop wetting when it begins to interfere with his social options, says Dr. Bartholomew. When the child starts to refuse invitations to spend the night away from home, or doesn't go to camp because of bed-wetting fears, you can point out the benefits of being able to do these things. Then suggest some ways your child can help himself get through the night with a dry bed. Pick a good time. Before starting, choose a relatively peaceful period-not, for example, just before an exciting holiday or vacation, advises Cathleen Piazza, Ph.D., assistant professor of psychiatry at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and chief psychologist of the neurobehavioral unit at Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore. '' You should pick a time when you're not having multiple stressors at work and in the household,'' she says. Keep bedtimes calm. Lots of rough-housing or even an exciting television program close to bedtime can increase the risk of bed-wetting, says Patrick Holden, M.D., associate professor of psychiatry at the University of Texas Health Science Center. '' When kids are excited, they tend to produce more urine,'' he explains. Instead of letting your child watch television before bedtime, give him a book to read, have a quiet conversation or read a story to him. Put the child in charge. You want your child to understand from the outset that staying dry at night is his responsibility. That means don't wake your child at night to take him to the bathroom. '' Waking the child doesn't teach him anything about bladder control, and it's probably counterproductive,'' says Dr. Schmitt. ''If the child goes to bed thinking his parent is going to wake him up at night, that's teaching the child that the parent is going to take care of his bladder and that he doesn't have to worry about it. Your child has to go to bed just a little bit worried to stay dry.''

Is Your Child Sleeping Enough? Setting an earlier bedtime for your child may help solve a bed-wetting problem, says Ronald Dahl, M.D., director of the Children's Sleep Evaluation Center at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh and associate professor of psychiatry and pediatrics at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. A sleep-deprived child may sleep so deeply that the need to urinate doesn't awaken her. ''Increase the total amount of sleep for the child,'' suggests Dr. Dahl. ''Get on a regular schedule with a set bedtime. Often this can have a big effect.''

Reward dry nights. Consistently reward or congratulate your child when she has made it through the night with a dry bed. '' You'll get a lot further if you give positive psychological support such as hugs and warm congratulations,'' says Dr. Bartholomew. Some kids might like happy faces drawn on a calendar or special stickers, says Dr. Piazza. Whatever reinforcement you use, do it first thing in the morning. Mum's the word. But if your child wakes up with wet sheets, be careful not to grimace or say something like, ''Oh, no, your bed is wet this morning.'' Instead, say nothing, says Dr. Piazza. '' You only want to focus on success,'' she says. ''If we give as much attention to failure as success, we're defeating the purpose.'' Make getting up easy. Some kids are reluctant to leave their beds, and others have been ordered by parents never to get up after they've been tucked in, says Dr. Schmitt. ''So you need to give your kids permission to get up to go to the bathroom. They need a flashlight or a nightlight, and they need to be asked if they want a potty chair next to their bed. Some kids who don't want to go to the bathroom are perfectly willing to use the potty chair and go back to sleep.'' Give your child an alarm clock. If the child has a regular pattern of wetting the bed at the same time every night, furnish an alarm clock and explain how it works, says Barbara Howard, M.D., assistant clinical professor of pediatrics at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina. ''The child can set the alarm clock to wake him up 20 minutes to half an hour before he usually wets the bed so he can get up and go to the bathroom,'' she explains. Encourage a dry run. This is a ''dress-rehearsal'' technique your schoolage child can do during the day. ''I have the child lie in bed, close his eyes, pretend it's the middle of the night and give himself a little pep talk,'' says Dr. Schmitt. ''It goes something like, 'I'm in a deep, deep sleep, my bladder is full, my bladder is starting to feel pressure and is trying to wake me up. It's saying get up before it's too late.' '' The child should then practice getting up, walking to the bathroom and going to the toilet. ''I have them actually walk from bedroom to bathroom, so they know exactly how many paces it is,'' says Dr. Schmitt. Avoid caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic, a substance that encourages urination, explains Dr. Howard. It's in many sodas and in chocolate as well as in coffee and tea. Avoiding these foods and drinks may help your child avoid wetting, she says. Encourage bladder-control practice. Explain to your child that she can help ''train'' her bladder by practicing during the day. Have your child drink a lot, and then wait as long as she can to go to the bathroom. ''Have her try to wait a little bit longer each time,'' says Dr. Piazza. '' You want to train a child to associate the feeling of having a full bladder with having to go to the bathroom.'' Stream-interruption exercises can also help, says Dr. Schmitt. Have the child begin to urinate and then stop briefly before starting up again. She should try to do this several times each time she urinates. ''Those exercises build up the bladder sphincter,'' says Dr. Schmitt. Buy a bed alarm. Most experts agree that moisture-activated bed alarms are the most effective treatment for bed-wetting. '' When moisture hits the pad, an alarm goes off and wakes the child,'' explains Dr. Sterne. ''It conditions the child to recognize the sensation and wake up before they have to urinate.'' Alarms are battery-operated, cost around $40 and are available from several companies without a prescription. Ask your pediatrician to recommend a brand or type. Use the alarm until your child is dry every night for one month. In most alarms, wetting triggers a loud sound that awakens the child. A silent, vibrating alarm is also available for children who don't respond to sound. Dr. Schmitt recommends portable, transistorized alarms that are worn on the body rather than the bell and pad devices. And he says parents shouldn't insist on using the alarm if the child is opposed to it.

Stick with it. Be understanding and patient with your child, and stick with

your efforts to stop the bed-wetting. ''Conditioning requires time,'' says Dr. Bartholomew. He compares it to piano lessons: ''Children might not get any results in the first month or two, but if they continue to practice, they'll be able to improve.''

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CONJUNCTIVITIS

Conjunctivitis refers to an inflammation of the conjunctiva, the thin transparent membrane covering the front of the eye. This is also referred to as having 'sore eyes' and is a very common form of eye trouble. It spreads from person to person through direct Contact. Overcrowding, dirty surroundings and unhealthy living conditions can cause epidemics of this ailment.

Conjunctivitis Symptoms

Eyeball and underside of the eyelids become inflammed

The eyeball and underside of the eyelids become inflammed. At first, the eyes are red and itchy. Later, there may be a watery secretion.

Pus formation

In more serious cases, there is pus formation, which dries up during sleep, making the lashes stick together.

Causes of Conjunctivitis

Bacterial or virus infection or eyestrain

Conjunctivitis results from bacterial or a virus infection or eyestrain. Prolonged work under artificial light and excessive use of the eyes in one way or the other, no doubt, contribute towards the disease.

Catarrhal condition of the system from general toxaemia

Its real cause can be traced to a catarrhal condition of the system resulting from general toxaemia due to dietetic errors, and a faulty style of living. The patient generally suffers from colds or other ailments indicative of a general catarrhal condition.

Home Remedies for Conjunctivitis

Conjunctivitis treatment using Vegetable Juices

Raw juices of certain vegetables, especially carrots and spinach, have been found valuable in conjunctivitis. The combined juices of these two vegetables have proved very effective. In this combination, 200 ml of spinach juice should be mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice. Raw parsley (prajmoda) juice-200 ml, mixed with 300 ml of carrot juice has also been found beneficial in the treatment of this disease.

Conjunctivitis treatment using Indian Gooseberry

The juice of the Indian gooseberry, mixed with honey, is useful in conjunctivitis. A cup of this juice should be taken mixed with two teaspoons of honey twice daily in treating this condition.

Conjunctivitis treatment using Vitamins

Vitamins A and B2 have proved useful in conjunctivitis. The patient should take liberal quantities of natural foods rich in these two vitamins. Foods rich in vitamin A are wholemilk, curds, butter, carrots, pumpkin, green leafy vegetables, tomatoes, mangoes, and papaya. Foods rich in vitamin B2 are green leafy vegetables, milk, almonds, citrus fruits, bananas, and tomatoes.

Conjunctivitis treatment using Coriander

A decoction prepared with a handful of dried coriander in 60 ml of water is an excellent eye-wash in conjunctivitis. It is said to relieve burning and reduces pain and swelling. This decoction should, however, be sparingly used by persons suffering from bronchial asthma and chronic bronchitis.

Conjunctivitis diet

Take fresh fruit diet, avoid bananas

The best way to commence treatment for conjunctivitis is to adopt an exclusive fresh fruit diet for a week. In this regimen, the three meals a day should consist of fresh, juicy seasonal fruits. Bananas should, however, not be taken. Those with acute conjunctivitis should undertake a juice fast for three or four days.

All-fruit diet followed by a restricted diet of chapatis, nuts etc

The short juice fast may be followed by an all-fruit diet for a further seven days. Thereafter, the patient may adopt a restricted diet, consisting of fresh fruits, raw mixed-vegetable salad, wholemeal bread or chapatis and steamed vegetables, and nuts.

Avoid starchy and sugary foods, refined cereals, strong tea ans coffee

The patient should avoid an excessive intake of starchy and sugary foods in the form of white bread, refined cereals, potatoes, puddings, sugar, jams, confectionery, meats, fatty foods, strong tea and coffee, too much salt, condiments, and sauces which cause a general catarrhal condition as well as conjunctivitis.

Other Conjunctivitis treatments

Warm-water enema

Those taking a juice fast for the first three or four days of the treatment should take a warm-water enema daily during the fast.

Cold water fomentation of the eyes

A cold water fomentation of the eyes provides almost immediate relief. The procedure is to fold a small hand towel, saturate it with cold water, squeeze out excess water and place the towel gently over both the eyes. It should be covered with a piece of warm cloth to retain the temperature. The process should be repeated as soon as the foment becomes warm. Fomentation should be done for an hour. The eyes should then be covered with a dry towel, and the patient should lie back and relax. The damaged eye tissues will quickly return to normal. This treatment should be repeated every night for a week, even though the problem may clear up with the first treatment itself.

Relaxing, strengthening of eyes by doing eye exercises

The patient should also adopt various methods of relaxing and strengthening the eyes. These include moving the eyes gently up and down, from side to side and in a circle - clockwise and anticlockwise; rotating the neck in circles and semicircles; and briskly moving the shoulders clockwise and anticlockwise. Palming is highly beneficial in removing strain and relaxing the eyes and its surrounding tissues. The procedure is as follows: sit in a comfortable position and relax with your eyes closed. Cover the eyes with the palms, right palm over the right eye and the left over the left eye. Do not press on the eye balls. Then allow your elbows to drop to your knees, which should be fairly close together.

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Understanding the SYMPTOMS OF POOR BLOOD CIRCULATION

Circulatory problems do not begin in a day. In other words, you could call the heart a very patient organ, which can take years of abuse and when it cannot take it anymore, breaks out in to early symptoms.

At the outset, we need to remember that poor circulation is an outcome of certain lifestyle choices which we make which are detrimental to our health. Coupled with these are factors like imbalanced diet and lack of physical exercise. All these factors lead to fatty deposits on the arterial walls, which when hardened are called plaques. These plaques then block or create obstructions to the smooth passage of blood to and from the heart.

Plaques take a long time to be formed; that is the reason, we find circulatory problems affecting the elderly more often than they affect children. Our food habits also add to an unhealthy build up of cholesterol which may increase the viscosity of the blood, which again creates anomaly in the smooth flow through arteries and veins.

Since the circulatory system covers our entire body, the problems can also be manifested in numerous ways. For instance:

Brain - Our brain receives 20% of the blood circulated in our body. With a drop in the flow, our brain functions sub-optimally, resulting in feeling lethargic, loss of memory, lack of mental clarity, etc. Frequent unexplained headaches and sudden attacks of dizziness are also seen as symptoms of poor blood circulation to the brain.

Heart - When poor blood circulation affects the heart, the symptoms would be chest pain, high blood pressure and rise in the level of cholesterol. Difficulty in performing any common task like climbing stairs, walking a stretch could make you very tired and breathless.

Liver - When you suffer from lack of appetite or experience sudden weight loss and your skin looks luster-less, it is quite possible that your liver is getting 'sluggish' and these are the early symptoms of poor blood circulation to the liver.

Kidneys - This organ plays an important role in regulating and monitoring our blood pressure other than eliminating the waste and excess water from our bodies. When poor blood circulation affects the kidneys, we notice swelling of hands, feet and ankles, rise in blood pressure, altered heart rate and we feel tired all the time.

Limbs - Poor blood circulation can have serious impact on our arms and legs. We can experience sudden numbness of our hands, feet and fingers or suffer painful leg cramps. Symptoms of serious blood circulation problems can be varicose veins or a condition called cyanosis - which is when part of our skin turns blue or black due to lack of adequate oxygen to the concerned tissues.

Sex Drive - Poor blood circulation can affect our reproductive organs as well. The symptoms are lack of sex drive and fatigue. Symptoms would also include lack of vitality also. Serious blood circulation problems could make one impotent also.

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SWINE FLU YA ALLAH KA AZAB

This is not a co incidence. I have one more example regarding Allah’s power. Last year Muslims decided to boycott Danish products because a Danish Newspaper printed cartoons of our Prophet (PBUH). To support the Danish government, ALL European countries reprinted the cartoons on the same day as if to say “You can ruin the Danish economy by boycotting Danish products. Now try and hurt all our economies if you can.” After that a deep economic crisis occurred where the economies of all these countries were in trouble.

Allah Akbar. Nothing can match the power of Allah.

Assalaam wa-alekum

few months ago, the Western countries made fun of the naqaab (Islamic Burqa/Veil).

France President Sarcossy had issued a ban on the Viel(Naqaab)

And what’s happening today??

Entire world is wearing naqaab

Allah hu Akbar

Is such a sudden attack of swine flu a coincidence?

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ATTENTION PROBLEMS

ATTENTION PROBLEMS

A Matter of Focus

Your son sits down to start his homework, but his attention is distracted by the rustling of a tree outside his window. So he stares out the window a while. Then he jumps up to play with a toy truck. On the way back to his desk, he stops to tickle his little brother.

So why can't he sit still long enough to finish a task? His short attention span may seem like an unconquerable problem. But experts say there are things you can do to help your child focus better.

Confer with the teacher. ''If your child's attention problems occur only at school, there may be a teacher problem,'' says Cynthia Whitham, a licensed clinical social worker and staff therapist at the University of California, Los Angeles, Parent Training Clinic and author of Win the Whining War and Other Skirmishes. If this is the case, arrange a conference with the teacher to discuss the problem and possible solutions.

Arrange a hearing check. If your child is inattentive and easily distracted, but not overactive or impulsive, consider having him screened for hearing problems or auditory processing problems, suggests Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., a child psychologist who is a clinical instructor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and codirector of the Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City. ''Though he may hear you, it's possible that all the information he's hearing isn't reaching his brain effectively,'' he says.

MEDICAL ALERT

When to See the Doctor Most young children are naturally active and may be unable to pay attention to a single task for a long period of time. However, some children who are consistently hyperactive should be evaluated by a mental health professional for possible Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), according to Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., a child psychologist who is a clinical instructor at the University of Utah School of Medicine and codirector of the Neurology, Learning and Behavior Center in Salt Lake City. The following behaviors, if they occur excessively, may indicate the early signs of an ADD problem. * Fidgets with his hands or feet * Talks frequently and loudly * Has difficulty remaining seated * Is easily distracted * Has a short attention span and flits from activity to activity * Has trouble awaiting his turn * Intrudes and acts bossy with other children * Acts impulsively Some ADD traits, such as impulsiveness, hyperactivity and difficulty paying attention to routine activities, are not always liabilities, points out Dr. Goldstein, and can be effectively managed by parents and teachers, with guidance from a professional. In severe cases, stimulant medication may be prescribed for a child with ADD.

Check out home stressors.

If the problems occur only at home, they could be a reaction to home stressors. ''If you see distractibility, overactivity and impulsiveness in your child, and you're going through separation, divorce or other troublesome times, the behavior might be temporary,'' says Whitham. She suggests increasing time with your child to give her opportunities to express her feelings to you.

Heighten the fun level. Build the following elements into as many of your child's activities as possible: movement, novelty, variety, color, skin contact and excitement. When helping with spelling, for example, have your child print the words with crayons onto three-by-five-inch cards rather than merely spelling them out loud. The cards can be used for drill and review. To sustain attention during chores, play lively music and join the child in dance-like movements. ''If the activity has an intrinsic appeal to a distractible child, his attention span will be longer,'' says John F. Taylor, Ph.D., a family psychologist in Salem, Oregon, and author of Helping Your Hyperactive Child.

Turn the desk. A child who's easily distracted will be able to focus on homework and other tasks more easily and for longer periods if his desk chair faces a wall rather than an open room or a window, says Dr. Taylor.

Frame and focus. Cut a large piece of cardboard into a shape like a picture frame and place it around the ''attention area'' on your child's desk, suggests Dr. Taylor. Tell her to look inside the picture frame to do her work. This will help her concentrate, according to Dr. Taylor.

Tell, don't ask. Get in the habit of using statements, not questions. ''A short series of commands is much easier to follow,'' says Whitham. For example, don't say, ''Can't you find your jacket, honey?'' Instead, say, ''Go find your jacket now, and come back and show me.''

Ensure a Good Night's Sleep To reduce bedtime hassles and ensure your child gets enough sleep, John F. Taylor, Ph.D., a family psychologist in Salem, Oregon, and author of Helping Your Hyperactive Child, suggests that half an hour before bedtime, you give your child a glass of milk or a slice of turkey. Both these snacks are high in protein and contain tryptophan, which can help induce sleepiness. Then follow these bedtime rituals or similar ones. * Bath * Gentle skin contact, such as a back rub * Bedtime story * Warm, friendly tuck-in * Night-light * Tape-recorded bedtime stories the child can play to help soothe him to sleep after you leave the room.

Cut Down on Additives A number of studies indicate that there is a connection between childhood attention problems and the chemical additives in processed food. According to one study, the behavior of more than half of a group of hyperactive children deteriorated markedly when they were exposed to artificial flavorings, colors and preservatives. Their behavior improved when the additives were removed. While some authorities disagree about the exact role of additives with respect to attentional difficulties and hyperactivity, ''it certainly can't hurt and very possibly may help to eliminate chemical additives as much as possible from your child's diet,'' says John F. Taylor, Ph.D., a family psychologist in Salem, Oregon, and author of Helping Your Hyperactive Child. For information on common additives and how to avoid them, contact the Feingold Association, P.O. Box 6550, Alexandria, Virginia 22306.

Make eye contact.

To improve communication with your inattentive child, always make eye contact with her before you speak, suggests Whitham.

Be specific. ''Provide positive directions,'' says Dr. Goldstein. Instead of telling your child what not to do, tell him what to do. Don't say ''Take your feet off that chair.'' Instead, say ''Put your feet on the floor.'' Otherwise, your child may remove his feet from the chair but do something equally distracting, such as putting his feet on the bookcase.

Make a list. Make and post a list or chart of tasks your child can check off or cross out when completed, says Whitham. ''That way, you won't have to repeat yourself, because the chart gives the reminder,'' she explains. If the tasks aren't getting done, calmly tell your child to go check his list.

Give credit for trying. Have patience with your inattentive child: She may be doing her best. ''Many children have trouble starting a task and sticking to it,'' says Dr. Goldstein. ''This is not behavior that they can easily control or stop just because you repeatedly tell them to.''

Choose your battles. Child development experts often recommend ignoring your child when his behavior is something you don't like but can tolerate. Eventually, your child will stop the troublesome behavior because he's not getting any attention for it. ''The trick is to always pay attention to your child when he stops the behavior you don't like and starts the behavior you do like,'' says Dr. Goldstein.

Be consistent. ''Set up and stick to schedules and routines,'' suggests Dr. Goldstein. ''Children with attention problems often benefit from consistent routines, including specific time periods for watching television, doing homework, playing, performing chores and eating dinner.'' Minimize disruptions. When interruptions are unavoidable, however, try to warn your child ahead of time that there's going to be a change of schedule.

Supply a release. To keep your child on a task longer, Dr. Taylor suggests you allow ways she can incorporate some movement into her work. For instance, give her a sponge rubber ball, a ball of colorful yarn or a colorful shoelace to squeeze or fiddle with while working.

Consider the sugar connection. While research findings don't thoroughly condemn sugar, according to Dr. Taylor, he believes parents should consider cutting down on their child's intake. ''After diagnosing and treating about 1,400 children, I've found that somewhere around a third of the parents have told me that food with high sugar content causes their child's behavior to deteriorate significantly,'' says Dr. Taylor.

He adds that some research has shown that giving a high-protein food can block the effect of sugar in children sensitive to it. So if your child eats a sugary meal such as pancakes and syrup, supply a protein source such as yogurt, peanut butter, eggs or cheese.

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