In the Name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful
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What strikes your mind when someone mentions worship?
Most people would answer a ritualistic act performed in a prescribed place in a set manner, or something along those lines.
In Islam, every act done in day-to-day life is considered as worship if done in accordance to the ways prescribed by Allah. Eating, an […]
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Well I did ask our resident pharmacist for a post on this topic, but then I received this wonderful e-mail from a local Alim (Scholar) and so I couldn’t resist.
The e-mail was quite long and so I’ve chopped it up a little bit and as well as giving guidelines as to […]
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What am I?
I contain vitamins B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and C. I consist of sugars like glucose and fructose and minerals like magnesium, potassium, calcium, zinc, copper, iodine, sodium chlorine, sulphur, iron and phosphate. I am a natural antiseptic, have an anti-inflammatory effect and contain anti-oxidants which help fight […]
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Zamzam water is the water which is found in Mecca. This water has a special place in Islam as it has many benefits both spiritual and physical.
It was discovered by the Prophet Ismail (PBUH) as a baby. As he was crying because he was alone in the desert with his […]
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Although the use of the toothbrush is widespread, and many people still think that the only way to keep your teeth and gums healthy is to brush them with a combination of man-made fibres and chemical paste, Muslims have been cleaning their teeth with something called a Miswaak (tooth stick) for […]
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Welcome to the Apothecary section. Insha-Allah (with the Will of Allah) this section aims to bring you useful tips and information on how to live a healthy life the Islamic way.
Allah who is the Creator of Insaan (human beings) knows what is good and what is bad for us, and […]