There are 12 cranial nerves in the body, some of which send sensory information, including details about smells, sights, tastes, and sounds, to the brain, and others which control the movement of various muscles and the function of certain glands, known as motor functions. The vagus nerve has both sensory and motor functions.
Ibn Sina, also known as Avicenna, was a Persian polymath born over 1000 years ago in Bukhara (in present day Uzbekistan) and is known as one of the greatest philosophers, astronomers and physicians of what is known as the Islamic Golden Age.
There are books full of sayings by Imam Ali AS but one of our favourites is: “Carry light and overcome”. Though there may be many interpretations of what this can mean, one of them may be to not burden our minds with worry about the outcome of worldly matters.
The sacred month of Rajab has arrived and it is the start of a blessed period that lasts three months and culminates with the end of the Holy month of Ramadhan. It is said that Prophet Muhammad SAW referred to Rajab as Allah SWT’s month, Sha’ban as the Prophet SAW’s month, and Ramadhan as the month of his Umma.
As it becomes routine for many of us, an often overlooked aspect of salat/namaz is the physical, spiritual and mental health benefits. When performed correctly and with the right posture, salat can improve muscle strength, joint mobility, blood circulation, postural stability and balance.
