BIRTH CONTROL IN ISLAM

The Holy Prophet (S.) said that whether you practice it or not, those souls that are to come to
this world, will come. But if there is a need to practice birth control, then it is an obligation on
Man to make the effort only. The consequences lie in the "Hands" of God. Man does not know
the consequences, and Islam has laid down the conditions where birth control becomes an
obligation. Mind you, birth control is not a virtue, for the principle of marriage in Islam is
procreation and not lust. If birth control is necessary, then it becomes an obligation and Man
has to do his job, and God does His. The consequences never lie in the hands of any human
being - in everything whatsoever.

Man works according to the Law. Whether he fails or succeeds, God Almighty will judge him
in accordance with his motive:

And God Almighty will judge him in accordance with his efficiency of his labour and effort.

Black Seed Oil: A cure for every disease except death

Black seed (Nigella sativa) is considered to be one of the greatest healing herbs of all times. This herb has been used for millenniums to strengthen the immune system, cleanse the body, purify the blood, protect against irritants and support healthy longevity.


Science has just revealed that Thymoquinone (TQ), a compound present in the oil of black seeds is useful in treating pancreatic cancer. This cancer is one of the most severe cancers where the survival rate is extremely low.  


Black seed is also included in the list of natural drugs of Al-Tibb al-Nabawi, and, according to tradition, "Hold onto the use of the black seed for it has a remedy for every illness except death." This prophetic reference in describing black seed as "having a remedy for all illnesses" may not be so exaggerated as it at first appears. Recent research has provided evidence which indicates that black seed contains an ability to significantly boost the human immune system - if taken over time. The prophetic phrase, "hold onto the use of the seed," also emphasizes consistent usage of the seed.


Black seed unquestionably has a positive and stabilizing effect on the human immune system which . Moreover, since diseases are the result of defective immune systems, it is fair to assume that the beneficial effects go beyond skin disorders and allergies. Since the immune system has a direct or indirect effect on all the systems of the body, when you are infected by any disease, the power of the immunity system affects the cure of this disease.


Scientist at the Cancer and Immuno-Biological Laboratory have found that Black seed stimulates bone marrow and immune cells and raises the interferon production, protects normal cells against cell destroying effects of viruses, destroys tumor cells and raises the number of anti- bodies producing B cells. U.S researchers have written the world wide first report on the anti-tumor affects of Black seed oil. Its title "Study of the Effects of Nigella sativa on Humans".

History of black seed oil

"Black Seed is a remedy for fever, headache, toothache, and common colds; as a soothing agent for skin disorders, wounds and external irritations; and as an anti-fungal and vermicide against parasites and worm"

Ibn Sina, The Book of Healing, 1027AD

"A cure for every illness except death",

Prophet Muhammed (s), Hadith Sahih Bukhari-Volume 7, Book 71 , Number 591

For the black cumin is not threshed with a threshing sledge, nor is a cart wheel rolled over the cumin, but the black cumin is beaten out with a stick, and the cumin with a rod.

Bible, Old Testament,Isiah 28:25,27

Throughout history, civilizations across the world have known the miraculous effects of Black Seed oil and have used the oil in the treatment of various conditions. The ancient Egyptians knew and used the black seed and described it as a panacea (cure for problems and diseases), while the Romans also knew this seed and called it Greek Coriander and used it as a dietary supplement. The name Hab-Shifa is derived from the Arabic terms ‘Habbat’- Blessed, and ‘Shifa’- cure.