Habbatul Barakah (Black Seed) "The Seed Of Blessing"

By CalgaryIslam.com Editoral Staff


Narrated Abu Hurairah (Radhiallaahu 'anhu): I heard Allah’s Messenger (Sal-Allaahu 'alayhi wa sallam) saying, “There is healing in black seed for all diseases except death.” [Meaning of Sahih al-Bukhaaree, Book of Medicine, Hadeeth No. 5688]


Black Seed is also known as Black Cummin, Black Caraway & many other names. It's botanical name is Nigella sativa.

Published Scientific Reports confirm that Black Seed has an astounding array of health benefits:

Increases immune function.
~ U.S. Patents Sections, Antiviral Agents Bulletin #5,482,711

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.
~ Cancer Immuno-biology Laboratory ,South Carolina

Black seed contains valuable unsaturated fatty acids, for example Linoleic and Gammalinolen acids get into the organism. By that it possible to reach a synthesis of important immune regulating substances derived as from Prostaglandin E1. Linoleic acid stabilizes the cell membranes and Prostaglandin has the effect of inhibiting inflammation. By that the immune reactions are stopped which cause the illnesses and which otherwise could be the start of many chronic illnesses like acne and hayfever right up to cancer.
~ Dr. Peter Schleicher Immunologist, Munich, Germany

Black seed proves to have an ant histamine, ant-oxidant, anti-biotic, anti-mycotic and broncho-dilating effect.
~ Study of Black seed oil o­n humans, American Scientists

Black seed is truly a remarkable herb that has been used for over 3000 years. It contains over 100 valuable components. It is a significant source of essential fatty acids, proteins, carbohydrates and other vitamins and minerals. " The seeds are also rich in sterols, especially beta-sitosterol, which is known to have anticarcinogenic activity".
~ Dr. Michael Tierra L.AC. O.M.D

Black seed tests prove to be genuine universal remedy.
~ Pharmaceutical newspaper, Wissenschaftlicher Text

Black seed is a valuable source of protein, carbohydrates, essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B1, B2, C and niacin as well as minerals such as calcium, potassium, iron, magnesium, selenium, magnesium and zinc.
~ Phytochemicals of Nigella sativa seeds. Food Chemistry

What is Black Seed?

Black Seed is a traditional herb that has been in use for thousands of years by people living in the Middle East and some parts of Asia and Africa to promote health and fight disease. It is also known the “Blessed Seed”.

What are the essential properties of Black Seed?

Black Seed herb contains over 100 components, many of which still remain to be discovered. It is a rich source of unsaturated fatty acids and contains about 35% oil, 21% protein, and 38% carbohydrates. More than 50% of the oil are essential fatty acids. It’s linoleic acid and gamma linolenic acid content help form Prostaglandin E1, which helps the body to inhibit infections, balances the immune system, and regulates allergic reactions. Gamma-linolenic acid also helps stabilize the cell membrane. Black Seed also contains about .5-1.5% volatile oils including Nigellone and thymochinon which are responsible for Black Seed’s anti-histamine, anti-oxidant, anti-infective, and broncho-dialating effect.

What are some of the traditional uses of Black Seed?

Traditionally, Black Seed has been used for a variety of conditions and treatments related to respiratory health, stomach and intestinal complaints, kidney & liver function, circulatory and immune system support, and to improve general health. Its can be topically used for eczema, psoriasis, arthritis, inflammation, and scalp massage.

What scientific research has there been o­n Black Seed?

Since 1959, there have been over 200 studies at international universities and articles published in various journals showing remarkable results supporting some of its traditional uses. In 1960, Egyptian researchers confirmed that Nigellone was responsible for Black Seeds broncho-dialating effect. Recently scientists in Europe have confirmed the anti-bacterial and anti-mycotic effects of black seed oil. Scientists 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.

What about the effects of Black Seed and Prostaglandin E1 o­n the Immune System?

Through the formation of Protaglandin E1, the complete immune system is harmonized and the body’s over-reactive allergic reactions are stabilized. By also inhibiting infection, the immune system is able to prevent and control chronic illnesses. Healthy cells are protected from the damaging effects of viruses, inhibiting tumors. As a result Interferon cell protein is formed, inhibiting growth of damaging micro-organisms.

Recently independent clinical studies published in the Archives of Aids also established some astonishing effects of Black Seed o­n the defense system by improving the ratio between helper T-cells and suppressor T-cells by a significant amount while also enhancing the natural killer cell activity.

What are some of the other Effects of Black Seed?

Black Seed helps support metabolism, digestion, and lowers blood sugars levels. It has been useful in the treatment of diabetes melitus. In digestive matters, Black Seed helps to stimulate bile and promote regularity, improve digestion, and has been used to fight worms and parasites of the intestinal tract.

What are the overall benefits of Black Seed?

Black Seed is a excellent herb with many benefits, especially when it comes to maintaining a strong and healthy immune system. It is also very useful to individuals suffering from asthma and respiratory complaints, weakened or over-stimulated Immune system, kidney or liver problems, digestive and stomach problems, arthritis and circulatory complaints, allergies and hay fever, and acne. Black Seed is a safe and excellent herb that can be used by anyone. It has no known side effects and has a long history of use for several thousand years.

What is more effective, Black Seed herb or oil?

Both are effective in their own standards. However, Black Seed oil is more concentrated than the herb itself, but many people prefer using the herb to the oil. Caution should be taken when using black seed oil due the fact that many oil products are imported and may be adulterated or mixed with other oils. Some oils coming from the Middle East are extracted with heat and hexane, a petrolium by-product. Always use a product that is labeled as 100%, cold-pressed, solvent free, and packed and sealed by machine.

Recommended Book:
Healing With The Medicine of The Prophet

Source : UmSalayum

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Swin flue- Part 2

Stopping Swine Flu Up to You
Before the Vaccine Arrives, It's Up to Citizens to Slow Swine Flu
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Does this stuff really work? From the standpoint of an individual, nothing may seem to be happening.

"All these efforts are leaky," acknowledged Martin Cetron, MD, director of the CDC's division of global migration and quarantine.

But if enough people do these things often enough, it will slow the speed at which flu spreads through a community. This actually slows down the pandemic -- and buys precious time for vaccination to do its work.

"By altering patterns of transmission, we reduce the peak of an epidemic wave, we buy time, and we reduce the total number of cases," Cetron said at the CDC symposium.

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Swine Flu - Part 1

Stopping Swine Flu Up to You

Before the Vaccine Arrives, It's Up to Citizens to Slow Swine Flu

By Daniel J. DeNoon
WebMD Health News

Reviewed by Louise Chang, MD

Aug. 26, 2009 -- Who's on the front line of this fall's flu fight? You are, say HHS and CDC officials.

Until Thanksgiving, at the earliest, it's going to be up to you to try not to catch the flu. And if you do catch the flu, it's going to be up to you to try not to infect anyone else.

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• Swine Flu Center
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• Can a Mask Prevent Swine Flu?
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Why? The government is rushing to deliver H1N1 swine flu vaccine to states on or around Oct. 15. Vaccination likely will take two shots given three weeks apart. No protection is expected until two to four weeks after the second shot -- around Thanksgiving for those who start vaccination in mid-October.

"We are not going to have vaccine before H1N1 disease gets here because the disease never went away this summer," Anne Schuchat, MD, director of the CDC's Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said this week at a pandemic flu symposium. "Schools are now opening and cases are appearing. I would expect to see clusters popping up soon."

"I think we're going to have an interesting fall," Steven C. Redd, MD, director of the CDC's Influenza Coordination Unit, said at the symposium.

All relevant branches of the U.S. government are making full-speed-ahead efforts to prepare for a bad flu season, as the new H1N1 swine flu collides with the seasonal flu. But in the end, the government can do only so much.

The rest is up to citizens, says Kathleen Sebelius, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

"It is essential people make plans, because we will not have a vaccine available for a few months," Sebelius said at the CDC symposium.

What plans?

The first part of the plan is to avoid infection:

• Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly. Use soap and warm water when available; use hand sanitizer between hand washings.
• Avoid close contact with sick people. Close contact means getting within 6 feet of a sick person. If you must care for someone who is ill, minimize close contact.
• It's not known whether face masks protect against infection. If you use one, don't slack off on hand washing or avoiding close contact with sick people. Use the face mask properly and throw it away after use.
• Get your seasonal flu vaccine as soon as possible. It's safe, and it protects against the three seasonal flu bugs expected to circulate this fall and winter -- even though it won't protect against H1N1 swine flu.

The second part of the plan is to keep from spreading the swine flu virus:

• Stay home if you are sick.
• Observe flu etiquette. Don't cough or sneeze into your hands. Cough/sneeze into a tissue -- or, failing that, your elbow.
• If you can do so comfortably, wear a face mask if you come into contact with others.
• If you are an employer, do not penalize workers for staying home if sick or for caring for sick children.
• Make plans -- now -- for what you'd do if you or your children get sick this fall.

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Light On

It was yesterday that the irama of this music terngiang ngiang di telinga ini. So, went on to search it in You Tube and voila.

For all of you my friends, this song is for you and have a nice weekend.

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Philipino Dish

I have this ( with fried chicken ) for lunch when I attended of the course organized by Malaysians Association of Qatar (MAQ) , was told it is Philipino dish. Not sure about it but it tasted very good especially the rice,similar to nasi padang rice.

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Umbrella SX-18

Got this from a friend of mine, and I kinda like it....creative no ? or ....XXX minded man ?

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Life is....

It is very true, sometimes life has its twist. I have to go back a bit later today, meaning that I have to miss the shuttle bus that ferry me to my lovely apartment.One of my office mate, whom I know barely 3 months, invited me to join her and will send me to my apartment if I wish to. I said, thank you for the offer, as I may go back with my colleague (whom I engage before I have my own car) to send me . She reminded me again and again, not to walk to my apartment ( she knows what happened the last time I did so and I was in bad shape!). I told her not to worry. Well, my colleague was not able to make it as he has to fetch his passengers ( of which I understand) and like it or not< I will walk home today. I saw someone I know passed me through, and we just waved to each other and he drove his way. While I was walking, suddenly one car stopped and invited me to get into his car and he would send me home. Oh my god, the person was the least that I expected to do so as he was on his way to the gym, and on different route and directions. yes, this gentleman, sent me home safely and I must thanked him for his kindness.

I was ashamed of myself, for without me realizing start judging others on my first encounters and experiences with that person. Shame on me, and I do learn one lesson though, I shall keep reminding myself, do not judge the book by its cover, more so generalizing before you know the person well and long enough for you to pass the judgement. Shame on me :(

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Back to class ..

I attended basic photography class today, and the camera that I bought last 2 years has now become obselete !!!! Huhu...that is what we called technology. Everything is at your finger tips, while mine...everything has to go to the Manual hahaha and of course many others ...

Hopefully I will be able to learn and apply what I have learnt today !

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When you think hard enough...it will come

It is strange, but true. It happened to me in many occassions, many many not once. If it is coincidence, I do not think so.

Today, I was thinking about my friend and suddenly cross my mind ;

" Wonder whether Adam ever have had lunch at City Centre, Doha " I said to myself. Why Adam in particular, because I was supposed to deposit money for this weekend Photography course organized by Malaysian Society of Qatar. I was waiting outside to take shuttle bus going back to my office and suddenly received a phone called from Adam. I thought, he must be asking whether I have deposited the fee into his bank account, so I thought.

" Hey, what the hell you are waiting outside , it is hot lah "
Geez, this Adam must be around because he knows I was outside. Then I turned to the left, voila..he was here having lunch with his family at Noodle House @ City Centre.

Ya Allah..it happened again....

2nd situation..I was praying and I forgot to switch off my cellphone. I must admit I was not khuysuk that time at that day and thinking my phone will not ringing with message, and suddenly I remembered I just SMS my mom..I prayed hard and duh, I received SMS while praying and the music played..luckily I made if off ..Just when I thought hard enough, it came...

The other day, I was watching a game between Andy Roddick and Andy Murray at the recent Wimbeldon Tournament, and I could tell who would win the game that day..and voila..it was as my prediction, Andy Roddick ! Many instances, I would be able to tell who will win in any games or competitions, but I could not tell others ! That is the condition !

I was thinking of my friend, Marco that day thinking his wherebout and his well being and soon enough I received a phone call from him.. daaaaaaaaaaaa...again..

Is it a coincidence ? or when you think hard enough, it will be coming....

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Cerita Hujung Minggu di Doha

Bangun pagi gosok gigi, wudhuk dan solat Subuh. Opps..lupa ! mandi dulu dan solat Subuh dan bersiap untuk routine pagi seperti di Malaysia, sarapan nasi lemak + telur goreng + sambal, di Restoran Taste of Asia, Mathar Qadeem , Doha. Sedap hingga menjilat jari...itulah routine kehidupan.bukannya pergi bersenam, tapi berhadap sepinggan nasi lemak. Di restoran inilah tempat saya berjumpa my countrymen who are working with companies throughout Qatar. It is nice to get to know my fellow countrymen, be able to speak my mother tongue language, cakap Melayu { in fact nak order nasi lemak + teh tarik } also dalam Bahasa Ibunda tercinta..menarik bukan. Setiap kunjungan akan bertemu my other fellow countrymen, Mustafa, Hisham, Hafizi, Kamarul, Johan, Fadli..antara yg saya ketemu waktu menikmati my favourite food ..Nasi Lemak Onne ! or Roti Kosong Onne !

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