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    Islamic prayer ritual reduces back pain and increases joint elasticity, study finds

    The repetitive physical movements of Muslim prayer rituals can reduce chances of lower back pain if performed properly, according to new research and reported by various news-media. It isn’t just a series of pointless set of movements. “Indeed, As-Salaah (the prayer) has been decreed upon the believers a decree of specified times..” [Qur’an 4:103] The study found […] More

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    26,000 health officials and 4,600 scouts employed to serve the Hajj pilgrims

    The Ministry of Health has fielded 26,000 of its officials to serve the guests of Allāh during Hajj, a senior official from the ministry said here Thursday: The officials include medical, administrative and technical teams from different regions of the Kingdom, and they have already occupied their respective positions. More than 4,500 scouts will also […] More

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    10 evidence-based facts of the benefits of intermittent fasting

    When Muslims observe the fasting month of Ramadan or voluntary fasts (such as fasting the 3 middle days of the lunar month and fasting on Mondays and Thursdays), in which eating and drinking is restricted to sunset till dusk as they are commanded by Allah to observe fasts, many wonder if such a practice is detrimental or beneficial […] More