Sunday, May 26, 2013
Saturday, May 25, 2013
FATEMA (AS) - Lady of the light
You are the Lady of the Light, You are the Highest of the High
The Light of our Prophet's Eyes
You are the Prophet's Daughter, Whose Bloods Runs in your Veins
Who Brought Islam to Us and the whole world knows his name
You are the Wife of Haider, The Mother of Hussain
Who Gave his Life for his Deen, And Suffered so Much Pain
Fatemah, wherever you are the truth goes
You are the Prophet's precious Rose, your Status only Allah knows
You are the Lady of the Light, You are the Highest of the High
The Light of our Prophet's Eyes
You taught us how to live life, you showed us how to Care
You taught us how to give and you showed us how to Share
You emphasised on morals and trained us to be fair
No matter if we're Paupers or even Billionaires
Fatemah, no matter how much I may try
Your qualities how can I write, you are the Light of every Life
You are the Lady of the Light, You are the Highest of the High
The Light of our Prophet's Eyes
You are the Hidden Diamond, you are the Shining Star
You are the scent of Heaven, your Love flows in my Heart
I always feel your presence, you're Never very Far
Whenever I am wounded, you always Heal the Scar
Fatemah, you are the Holy Prophet's Pride
I will follow you stride for stride, you are my Leader and my Guide
You are the Lady of the Light, You are the Highest of the High
The Light of our Prophet's Eyes
The Angels send their Blessings, upon you all the time
You are the Purest Lady and are the Prophets's Sign
That household that you come from is Sacred and Divine
For you in Heaven there is a special place assigned
Fatema, your Father always said of you
You are so Honnest and do True, there is no one with your Virtue
You are the Lady of the Light, You are the Highest of the High
The Light of our Prophet's Eyes
Fatemaah
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Alcohol and Cancer
The below mentioned article has been published with the intent of making people aware of the ill affects of consuming alcohol.
Islam prohibits consumption of alcohol and even one drop of it is haram (forbidden)
Mumineen who are still indulging in this vice are urged to give up the same and obtain khushi of Mola (TUS) and Aliqadr Mola (TUS). May Allah grant strength to such people to give up all such vices.
Alcohol and cancer
· There is no doubt that alcohol can cause seven types of cancer.
· The more you cut down on alcohol, the more you reduce your risk of cancer.
· There is limited risk if you only drink a little - such as one small drink a day for women or two for men.
· You don’t need to be drunk to increase your risk.
· Drinking and smoking together are even worse for you.
The consequences of drinking too much alcohol go well beyond the evening’s embarrassing antics or the morning’s hangover. Scientific studies have confirmed that alcohol can also cause cancer.
Obviously, not everyone who drinks will develop cancer. But on the whole, scientists have found that cancer is more common in people who drink alcohol than people who don’t.
Which cancers are affected?
Drinking alcohol can increase your risk of:
· Mouth cancer
· Pharyngeal cancer (upper throat)
· Oesophageal cancer (food pipe)
· Laryngeal cancer (voice box)
· Breast cancer
· Bowel cancer
· Liver cancer
Every year, alcohol causes around 4% of cancer cases in the UK, about 12,500 cases.
Along with smoking, alcohol causes the majority of mouth and food pipe cancers. In the last decade, mouth cancer has become much more common and this may be because of higher levels of drinking.
Can light drinking increase the risk of cancer?
Alcohol can increase the risk of cancer at levels far too low to make an average person drunk. It’s not just people who have ‘drinking problems’ who have higher risks.
As little as 3 units a day can increase the risk of mouth, throat, food pipe, breast and bowel cancers. That’s the amount in one pint of premium lager or a large glass of wine!
Alcohol has a weaker effect on the risk of breast cancer than on other cancers, but it starts having an effect at a lower level.
What about heavy drinking?
The more alcohol you drink, the higher your risk of developing cancer. Heavy drinking can cause cirrhosis of the liver, which can in turn cause liver cancer.
Heavy drinking can also cause heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, pancreatitis and, of course, injuries.
Are there safe limits? [Not applicable for muslim, as even single drop is haram]
There is limited risk if you only drink a little, such as:
· one small drink a day for women (about two units a day).
· two small drinks a day for men (about three to four units a day).
But remember that:
· your risk increases the more you drink, and
· some drinks may contain more alcohol than you imagine.
Which is worse: binge drinking or spreading my drinking across the week?
Research tells us that the total amount of alcohol you drink over time has a much bigger effect on cancer risk than when or how it is drunk.
People are more likely to develop cancer if they drink a lot of alcohol, no matter whether they save it up and drink it in one go, or drink it steadily over a week.
Does drinking matter if you smoke?
People who smoke and drink multiply the damage they receive, because tobacco and alcohol work together to damage the cells of the body. Alcohol makes it easier for the mouth and throat to absorb the cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco.
Studies have found that, on average, people who smoke and drink are up to 50 times more likely to get some types of cancer than people who neither smoke nor drink.
Do all types of alcohol increase the risk of cancer?
All types of alcohol increase the risk of cancer, even red wine. It is the alcohol itself that does the damage, regardless of whether it is in the form of beer, wine or spirits.
Elsewhere in this section, you can read about whether alcohol has any benefits for your health.
Why are women recommended to drink less than men?
The slightly different recommendations for men and women are based on biological differences between the two sexes.
· A woman’s liver produces less of an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase that breaks down alcohol. So alcohol stays in a woman’s body for longer.
· There is some evidence that drinking just one unit of alcohol a day can significantly increase the risk of breast cancer. Smaller bodies can absorb less alcohol than large ones and on average, women are smaller than men.
· Because of their curvy shape, women also tend to have more body fat and less body water than men. This means that any alcohol a woman drinks becomes more concentrated in her body that it would be in a man of the same size.
How does alcohol cause cancer?
There are many possible explanations for how alcohol causes cancer. It is likely that it causes different types of cancer in different ways.
Here are the most likely theories:
1. Acetaldehyde, the hangover chemical
In your body, alcohol is converted into a toxic chemical called acetaldehyde. This is one the main reasons why we get hangovers.
But acetaldehyde does more than give you a headache in the morning. It can cause cancer by damaging DNA and stopping our cells from repairing this damage.
Acetaldehyde also causes liver cells to grow faster than normal. These regenerating cells are more likely to pick up changes in their genes that could lead to cancer.
2. Oestrogen and hormones
Alcohol can increase the levels of some hormones, such as oestrogen, testosterone and insulin. Unusually high levels of oestrogen increase the risk of breast cancer.
3. Liver cirrhosis
Drinking lots of alcohol can damage the cells of the liver, causing a disease called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis makes you more vulnerable to liver cancer.
4. Other chemicals
Alcohol makes it easier for the tissues of the mouth and throat to absorb the cancer-causing chemicals in tobacco. This is one reason why people who smoke and drink multiply the damage they receive and have especially high risks of cancer.
5. Folate
Folate is an important vitamin that helps our cells produce new DNA correctly. People who drink alcohol tend to have lower levels of folate in their blood and some studies have found that cancer is more common in people with low folate levels.
Can alcohol be good for you?
You may have heard that some types of alcohol can be good for you. Many people believe that drinking can be good for the heart, or that red wine can protect against cancer. Is this true?
Alcohol and heart disease
Drinking small amounts of alcohol can protect against heart disease but this does not apply to younger people.
Drinking alcohol specifically to improve your health is unlikely to work. And heavy drinking can actually increase the risk of heart disease. Around the world, alcohol causes twice as many deaths from heart disease as it prevents.
Red wine
Red wine contains high levels of a chemical called resveratrol, which has some anti-cancer effects in laboratory cells. But this is a far cry from saying that drinking red wine can protect people from cancer. For a start, red wine contains many other chemicals, which may not be so beneficial, including alcohol itself.
Based on studies done so far, there is no strong evidence that red wine could protect against cancer. One small but widely reported study claimed that men could halve their risk of prostate cancer by drinking 1-2 units a day. But much larger, stronger studies have contradicted this conclusion.
Recently, a newspaper report claimed that red wine could prevent breast cancer, based on a study which found that resveratrol blocks some types of DNA damage in breast cancer cells. But we can't conclude from this that red wine protects against cancer.
Wine in general
It is clear that all types of alcohol can increase the risk of cancer, including both red and white wines.
The bottom line is that it is a bad idea to drink wine to prevent cancer. There is no strong evidence that this would work. And moderate drinking can easily turn into heavy drinking, which can definitely cause cancer.
Reasons for cutting down
Eight million adults in the UK currently drink at risky levels and British teenagers are some of the heaviest young drinkers in Europe.
The more you cut down on alcohol, the more you reduce your risk of cancer. But there are many other benefits of drinking less.
Reduce your risk of several diseases
Aside from embarrassing injuries, alcohol can also cause heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, stomach ulcers, and pancreatitis. Cutting down can help you reduce your risk of these conditions.
Lose weight
Alcoholic drinks are very high in calories. But these are ‘empty calories’ with virtually no useful nutrients. Alcohol also increases your appetite, so you might eat more heavily when you drink.
If you want to lose weight, you’ll need to consider reducing the amount you drink.
Feel better, sleep better
Alcohol is a depressant. Sometimes this effect can relax you, but at other times, it can lead to feelings of unhappiness and depression.
Alcohol can also interfere with your natural sleep patterns, so by cutting down, you may find that you sleep better.
Save money
If you’re a regular drinker, you might find that you save a lot of money by cutting down.
Source:
email from Batul Hafiji on common forum
Friday, July 20, 2012
Recommended Ramazan Diet
Ramazan Mubarak.
Drink Plenty of Water
Proper hydration is essential during Ramadan. Drink plenty of fruit juice and water during Suhoor and bedtime to maintain proper fluid levels. This helps avoid common health problems associated with dehydration such as headache and fatigue.
Replace Sugar with Fruit
Sugar absorbs necessary vitamins and minerals from our bodies. During Ramadan, it is important to retain as many vitamins and minerals as possible. White rice and bread act in the same way sugars do in our bodies. Whole wheat and unpolished rice are a good substitute.
Avoid Overeating
It’s a sad truth that the majority of Muslims gain weight during Ramadan, but there is no need to consume excess food at suhoor or iftaar. This may result in indigestion, bloating, upset stomach or lack of sleep. There is no reason to vary your diet too much from your normal diet before fasting. During a period of fasting, our bodies are able to compensate so there is no reason to eat more than normal.
Ramazan Diet Suggestions
Soup
Soup is a quick and easy way to get the nourishment your body needs. Soup provides two basic needs during a
fast: nourishment and water. It is an excellent choice for iftar.
Dates/Almonds
Dates are an excellent source of fiber, sugar, potassium , magnesium and carbohydrates (Sunnah). Almonds are low in fat and a good source of protein and fiber.
Fruit
Bananas are a good source of carbohydrates, magnesium and potassium. Other fruits, such as pears, nectarines, oranges, plums and apples are a good sources of natural sugar.
Foods to Avoid During Ramazan
Avoid fatty and fried foods as they will make you feel sluggish and possibly cause indigestion. You should also avoid foods with too much sugar, which is why fruits are a preferred option. Avoid tea and opt for water instead. Tea passes quickly through the digestive system and takes valuable mineral salts with it that the body needs to function properly during the day.
Monday, July 16, 2012
Benefits of FASTING
Fasting is not only a physical but also a spiritual exercise that has many lasting benefits.
1. Heightened consciousness of Allah
Fasting helps you to become less preoccupied with bodily appetite, and gives the heart and mind the freedom to reflect upon deeper spiritual matters, such as your relationship with Allah and with fellow human beings.It enables a person to develop sustained consciousness of Allah (Takwa).
2. Healthy lifestyle
A fasting person learns restraint and only responds to hunger and thirst in a heightened level of conciousness and discipline . Through fasting, a person begins to appreciate the value of food. In the Quran, ''healthy and wholesome food'' is desciribed as the best of provisions.Thus fasting makes a person to choose a healthier life style by making small but lasting changes to their daily diet.
3. Compassion and charity
When fasting, you should think of those in need who may be fasting but have no food at the start or the end of their fast, those whose tiny children are also having to go hungry because of poverty. The Prophet Muhammad described Ramadan as “the month of mercy”. His companions observed: “The Prophet (Muhammad) was the most generous of people, but he would be his most generous during Ramadan …”
4. Community spirit
During Ramadan, the one who fasts has heightened concerns for the well-being of the community – rich and
poor, intellectuals and labourers. Community spirit is promoted as people start fasting at the same time and break their fast at the same time, and reflect together through longer prayer and deeper devotions. It is greatly encouraged to break fast together.
5. A fast without the spirit is empty of blessing
Abstention for long hours can be very hard physically and spiritually. However, by the end of the long month you should feel cleansed and with a renewed spirit. Ramadan is an ideal time to break bad habits, to reflect on personality and to improve your character. Those who fast but make no change to their lives except
delaying a meal cannot really expect to become any different in their behavior during or after Ramadan. In
many ways, this is a wasted fast, as stressed in a number of sayings of the blessed Prophet: fasting is not merely “abstention from eating and drinking, but also from vain speech and foul language”.
Fasting is, therefore, about much more than just giving up food and drink and hoping to lose a couple of pounds.
By fasting, a person reflects, acts and betters his or her character.
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Halal Haram food
What is Halal food ?
The following products are definitely Halal:
1. Milk (from cows, sheep, camels, and goats)
2. Honey
3. Fish
4. Plants which are not intoxicant
5. Fresh or naturally frozen vegetables
6. Fresh or dried fruits
7. Legumes and nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts, etc.
8. Grains such as wheat, rice, rye, barley, oat, etc.
Animals such as cows, sheep, goats, deer, moose, chickens, ducks, game birds, etc., are also Halal, but
they must be Zabihah (slaughtered according to Islamic Rites) in order to be suitable for consumption. The procedure is as follows: the animal must be slaughtered by a Muslim. The animal should be put down on the ground (or held it if it is small) and its throat should be slit with a very sharp knife to make sure that the 3 main blood vessels are cut. While cutting the throat of the animal (without severing it), the person must pronounce
the name of Allah or recite a blessing which contains the name of Allah, such as "Bismillah Allah-u-Akbar".
What is Haraam food?
1. Meat from swine - pork, ham, gammon, bacon, etc
2. Pork-based products and by-products -sausages, gelatine etc
3. Animals improperly slaughtered, or already dead before slaughtering is due to take place
4. Animals killed in the name of anyone other than Allah.
5. Intoxicants
6. Most carnivorous animals, birds of prey and land animals without external ears (i.e., snakes, reptiles,
worms, insects etc.)
7. Blood and blood by-products
8. Foods contaminated with any of the above products.
While many things are clearly halal or clearly haraam, there are some things which are not clear.
These items are considered questionable or suspect and more information is needed to categorise them
as halal or haraam. Such items are often referred to as Mashbooh, which means doubtful or questionable. Food falling into this category should be treated as haraam until you know otherwise.
The following products are definitely Halal:
1. Milk (from cows, sheep, camels, and goats)
2. Honey
3. Fish
4. Plants which are not intoxicant
5. Fresh or naturally frozen vegetables
6. Fresh or dried fruits
7. Legumes and nuts like peanuts, cashew nuts, hazel nuts, walnuts, etc.
8. Grains such as wheat, rice, rye, barley, oat, etc.
Animals such as cows, sheep, goats, deer, moose, chickens, ducks, game birds, etc., are also Halal, but
they must be Zabihah (slaughtered according to Islamic Rites) in order to be suitable for consumption. The procedure is as follows: the animal must be slaughtered by a Muslim. The animal should be put down on the ground (or held it if it is small) and its throat should be slit with a very sharp knife to make sure that the 3 main blood vessels are cut. While cutting the throat of the animal (without severing it), the person must pronounce
the name of Allah or recite a blessing which contains the name of Allah, such as "Bismillah Allah-u-Akbar".
What is Haraam food?
1. Meat from swine - pork, ham, gammon, bacon, etc
2. Pork-based products and by-products -sausages, gelatine etc
3. Animals improperly slaughtered, or already dead before slaughtering is due to take place
4. Animals killed in the name of anyone other than Allah.
5. Intoxicants
6. Most carnivorous animals, birds of prey and land animals without external ears (i.e., snakes, reptiles,
worms, insects etc.)
7. Blood and blood by-products
8. Foods contaminated with any of the above products.
While many things are clearly halal or clearly haraam, there are some things which are not clear.
These items are considered questionable or suspect and more information is needed to categorise them
as halal or haraam. Such items are often referred to as Mashbooh, which means doubtful or questionable. Food falling into this category should be treated as haraam until you know otherwise.
Ramzan a month of blessings
A month of Blessings
A month of Rewards
A month of Unity
A month of Oppurtunity,
A month of Mercy...
Subhanallah, the greatest month RAMADAN will be with us in 5 days.
A month of Rewards
A month of Unity
A month of Oppurtunity,
A month of Mercy...
Subhanallah, the greatest month RAMADAN will be with us in 5 days.
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