Question: 　　I suffer from excessive gas, and they increase when I fast. What could be the problem, and how do I treat it? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum 　　Many different things could lead to the increase of gases. One of which is having irritable bowel syndrome, which is a common problem that... More

　　By: Michelle Al-Nasr 　　Allah Almighty Says what means: “What comes to you of good is from Allah, but what comes to you of evil, is from yourself.” [Quran 4: 79] 　　For some reason, women’s health is a topic rarely talked about in our communities. Sure, we talk about menstruation and... More

　　Question: 　　I have suffered from gallstones for twenty years and then had them removed a few months ago. Will I be able to fast like normal people? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum honorable sister. 　　You have not mentioned in your question where exactly this gallstone was in your body so that we... More

　　Question: 　　I have no problem fasting. However, as soon as I break my fast and eat or drink anything, I feel uneasy and start vomiting. I have consulted many physicians and have taken different ulcer medications, but to no avail. What can I do? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum respected sister Salmin.... More

　　Question: 　　During the daytime while I am fasting in Ramadan, I produce excessive phlegm, some of which I cannot expel, so it remains stuck in my throat. Is there a solution to this? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum, respected sister. 　　This could be a result of a problem in your respiratory system,... More

　　(Some friendly advice for frazzled new mothers) 　　By: Salma Sanwari 　　Allah Almighty Says what means: "And We have enjoined upon man, to his parents, good treatment. His mother carried him with hardship and gave birth to him with hardship…"[46:15] 　　From that first positive pregnancy test to the special moment you... More

　　Islam calls on people to take care of their health and preserve it, because it is one’s capital investment in this life. The Prophet told us that a strong believer is better and dearer to Allah than a weak believer. The reason for this is that a strong believer will... More

　　Question: 　　After two and a half years of marriage, Allah has blessed me to become pregnant. I am now in my fifth month and have just discovered that I have twins in the same embryo sac and that they share one placenta. They are both healthy now, but the doctor... More

　　Question: 　　Whenever I start eating, my stomach swells, and I get a stomachache when it is empty. What do you advise me to start with when breaking my fast in Ramahdaan? 　　Answer: 　　Assalaamu ‘Alaykum 　　First of all, we must know the reason behind these symptoms. You may be suffering from... More

　　Mary is a 23 year old woman who is experiencing a serious problem in her life. In the last 6 months, she has lost 40 pounds, going from a healthy 133 pounds to only 93 pounds. Although she appears emaciated, Mary still perceives herself as being overweight and in need... More

　　There are some factors that affect the occurrence of pregnancy. They include the timing of sexual intercourse, the number of times it occurs, and the exact timing of ovulation, in addition to other factors that will be mentioned later in this article. 　　Some wives believe that mere abstention from taking... More

　　Researchers at the scientific research center of the Douglas Hospital of Canada, which is linked to McGill University, conducted a study on the responses of 25 breastfeeding mothers and another 25 bottle-feeding mothers, who have one or more children. The mothers were exposed to different stressful situations either emotional, such... More

　　The predawn meal (Suhoor) is one of the main meals during the blessed month of Ramadan. Doctors have confirmed that it is more important than the meal with which one breaks his fast (Iftaar), because it helps the person persevere through the difficulties of fasting. This is the reason why... More