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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 ...

Highlight: His textbook was rated over the works of Hippocrates and Galen and remained relevant for over six centuries.  Hence, earned him the nicknames “Father of Early Modern Medicine” and “Father of Clinical Pharmacology”. Islam is a beautiful religion that touches on all aspects of our life. The Prophet (SAW) enjoins his followers to strive for knowledge from cradle to the grave and to make the world a better place. It was reported that the Prophet (SAW) said, “the best of people are those who are most beneficial to people” (Al-Muttah, Hadith 232).   Almighty Allah says in the glorious Qur’an: “...Allah will rise up to ranks those of you who believe and who have been granted knowledge” (Q58 vs 11) . Historically, Islam is the foundation of civilization. Many Islamic scholars contributed significantly to science and technology, philosophy, language, astronomy, and many others. Some notable Muslim scientists in history are Muhammad ibn Musa al-Khwarizmi a renowned Persian s...

  HALAL WAYS OF INVESTING Riba  (interest) is a popular method of making money from investment however, Islamic rules prohibit Muslims from collecting  Riba . This has been established in many Quranic verses, one of which    is Surah Al-Baqara which states: Those who eat Riba (usury) will not stand (on the Day of Resurrection) except like the standing of a person beaten by Shaitan (Satan) leading him to insanity. That is because they say: "Trading is only like Riba (usury)," whereas Allah has permitted trading and forbidden Riba (usury). So whosoever receives an admonition from his Lord and stops eating Riba (usury) shall not be punished for the past; his case is for Allah (to judge); but whoever returns [to Riba (usury)], such are the dwellers of the Fire - they will abide therein  (Surah Al-Baqara, Verse 275). O you who believe! Eat not Riba (usury) doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah that you may be successful  (Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 13). As o...

 HALAL WAYS OF INVESTING Riba  (interest) is a popular method of making money from investment however, Islamic rules prohibit Muslims from collecting  Riba . This has been established in many Quranic verses, one of which   is Surah Al-Baqara which states: Those who eat Riba (usury) will not stand (on the Day of Resurrection) except like the standing of a person beaten by Shaitan (Satan) leading him to insanity. That is because they say: "Trading is only like Riba (usury)," whereas Allah has permitted trading and forbidden Riba (usury). So whosoever receives an admonition from his Lord and stops eating Riba (usury) shall not be punished for the past; his case is for Allah (to judge); but whoever returns [to Riba (usury)], such are the dwellers of the Fire - they will abide therein (Surah Al-Baqara, Verse 275). O you who believe! Eat not Riba (usury) doubled and multiplied, but fear Allah that you may be successful (Surah Aal-e-Imran, Verse 13). As opposed to inv...

The Battle of Badr (624 CE) Is a major victory battle in Islamic history led by the Prophet (SAW). It marked a turning point for the early Muslim community (ummah) as the battle damaged Meccan trade and boosted the morale of the ummah as a viable force in the pursuit of the control of Mecca. It is the only battle mentioned by name in the Qurʾān.   The Muslim army had only 319 men many of whom had endured thirteen long years of persecution before migrating to Medina as against the 1,000 men of the Quraysh army attired in the best armour, riding on superior camels and horses, and armed with a vast array of spears, swords, bows, and arrows. Before the battle commenced, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW) gathered the Sahaba (his companions) and sought their counsel as to what should be done. The companions stood up, one by one, offering their passionate allegiance to the Prophet Muhammad (SAW). Among them, a companion, Hazrat Miqdad bin Aswad (R.A) got up and made a passionate decla...

  Have you heard the proverb ‘seven dates a day, keeps the doctor away’? This is not just a proverb or cliché but supported by a hadith of the noble prophet (SAW). The Prophet ( ﷺ ) said, “If somebody takes some `Ajwa dates every morning, he will not be affected by poison or magic on that day till night.” (Another narrator said seven dates). (Sahih al-Bukhari, Book of Medicine, Book 76, Hadith 82 ) Narrated Saud (R.A) According to the hadith, dates do not only keep one from medical problems but also spiritual ones.   The date is a stone fruit (that is, it has a single hard seed surrounded by outer fleshly fruit like mango) popularly referred to by Hausa and most Nigerians as Dabino . It is a fruit from the date palm tree ( Phoenix dactylifera) and is grown mainly in tropical regions. The name Dates originated from the Greek word daktulos , which means fingers due to how they grow as small clusters on the date palm tree. Dates are eaten in either dried or soft forms...