AL - 'ILAAJ EDITORIAL BOARD, MSSN UCH, IBADAN

Tuberculosis (TB) remains a major global health problem that affects a lot of people worldwide. It is a serious contagious disease that primarily affects the lungs, in addition to other parts of the body such as the brain, kidneys, and spine. It is transmitted when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or speaks. Its symptoms can include a persistent cough, chest pain, weight loss, fever, night sweats, fatigue, and other symptoms acknowledged by the physician. TB can be active or latent, depending on the presence or absence of symptoms. Active TB is the common and infectious TB that develops symptoms; these symptoms can take weeks or even months to build, while Latent TB is the non-infectious TB that shows no symptoms at all. The first documented case of TB in humans dates back to 460 BCE in ancient Greece, where Hippocrates described the symptoms of the disease. However, it was not until the 19th century that TB became a major public health concern in Europe and North America, with the ...

  Introduction According to the Holy Quran and Hadiths, seeking knowledge is highly encouraged and emphasized. Muslims are enjoined to seek knowledge in various fields of life, including religious and scientific knowledge.   In Surah Al-Mujadila 58:11, Allah says: “Allah will exalt those who believe and those who have been granted knowledge to high ranks.”   This verse implies that we ascend in ranks through faith and knowledge. Abu Hurairah reported that the Prophet (Peace Be Upon Him) said : “If anyone pursues a path in search of knowledge, Allah will thereby make easy for him a path to paradise.”   Muslim students study in diverse academic environments (with various religions, genders, cultures, ethnicities/races, cognitive abilities, and learning styles), so they have to adapt to achieve a balance between their spiritual lives and academics. This is essential to ease their sojourns and prevent them from going astray. The following are tips for navigating ...