Islam and Wellness Blog

MMA-The Muslim Martial Artist: The Islamic Perspective on Combat Sports
MMA-The Muslim Martial Artist: The Islamic Perspective on Combat Sports
Amongst the jubilant celebrations of Muslims worldwide following Nurmagomedov’s triumph, a major talking point has been ‘what is Islam’s perspective on fighting anyway?’ And ‘is fighting even Islamically permissible?’ Read more...
Vitamin D – An Endemic Deficiency That Needs to be Addressed
Vitamin D – An Endemic Deficiency That Needs to be Addressed
Vitamin D is an essential vitamin that helps the body use calcium and maintain strong bones. Less known is its critical role in innate and adaptive immunity. The most abundant... Read more...
Ginger: Nature’s Pain Killer & More
Ginger: Nature’s Pain Killer & More
Modern society is facing an epidemic overuse of prescription and over the counter pain medicationsthat may relieve pain short term but cause long term damage to the liver and other... Read more...
Licorice Root: Ancient Medicine for Modern Times
Licorice Root: Ancient Medicine for Modern Times
Licorice root has been used as a potent medicine and flavouring ingredient for thousands of years in Western Asia and Southern Europe. Islamic physicians and botanists have also studied and... Read more...
Masjid Nabawi
Milad An-Nabi (SAW) – Honouring the Best of God’s Creations
Congratulations to all believers around the world on the birth of the best of all creations of Allah SWT, the Holy Prophet Muhammad (SAW)! This week marks his blessed birthday... Read more...
Prophet Muhammad Mercy for all Mankind
Prophet Muhammad (SAW) - Mercy for all Mankind
“And we did not send you (oh Muhammad), but as a mercy to the worlds” (21:107). Prophet Muhammad (SAW) is the best of all creations of Allah (SWT) and the... Read more...
Benefits of Astralagus
Benefits of Astralagus
Astralagus is a proven antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent. As an adaptogen, it helps make the body more resilient to the effects of physical, mental, and emotional stress. Read more...
Arba’een Al Husayn: The Caravan of Love
Arba’een Al Husayn: The Caravan of Love
The journey of Arba’een transcends all cultural and religious boundaries and is a universal symbol of love, freedom, and compassion. On the road to Karbala, lovers of truth and justice... Read more...
Maca Root: The Antioxidant Superfood From The Andes
Maca Root: The Antioxidant Superfood From The Andes
Maca Root – This Antioxidant from the Andes is a Ginseng-like Superfood that is packed with Iron, Potassium, Vitamins and Minerals that help a) Reduce Stress & Anxiety b) Boost... Read more...
Benefits of Moringa
Benefits of Moringa
Moringa oleifera is a plant that has been praised for its health benefits and medicinal properties for thousands of years and is native to Pakistan, Afghanistan and northern India. It is very... Read more...
Imam Hussain: King of the Free
Imam Hussain: King of the Free
The 10th of Muharram is known as the day of Ashura, marking the day that the grandson of the Holy Prophet SAW, Imam Hussain AS, his family and over 72... Read more...
Tongkat Ali: Male Fertility
Tongkat Ali: Male Fertility
Low libido, erectile dysfunction and infertility are touchy topics for most people, particularly in the Muslim community. Not talking about it though does not change the reality. The reality is... Read more...