The strangest diseases in the history

There are diseases that we have never heard of before, they are rare and strange, and as Muslims we have to read about them …

here are diseases that we have never heard of before, they are rare and strange, and as Muslims we have to read about them to realize God's mercy and blessing bestowed upon us and to thank him the right way…

I read the following article on CNN and would like to pass it to my beloved readers so that we may realize Allah's blessings on us as with the prevalence of new diseases like swine flu, SARS and Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy, the interest in the rare diseases, which have only few thousands cases, declined. Among these diseases we have chosen ten to get you acquainted with their symptoms:

1. Morgellons Disease
14 thousand persons around the world suffer from this disease; symptoms appear as black, red and blue fibers emerging from the skin with tingling sensation. This disease is accompanied with fatigue, memory loss and joints pain. Its name originated from the area at which it had appeared for the first time in France where it killed number of children after they had black hair grown on their skin at the 17th century.

2. Progeria disease

It is also known as premature aging in which the patients seem to be old persons while they are actually children. This disease highly affect the look of the patients as they have small heads, big eyes and lose hair fast and it mainly ends in the death of the patients at early ages.

3. Water sensitivity disease

It is estimated that there is 30 cases of this disease around the world, the symptoms of which appear at advanced stage. It results from hormonal disorder that happen to women after delivery, it causes sever itching accompanied with sever pains in the skin when having a bath or even with water drinking.

4. The disease of speaking weird languages

Medicine had recorded 60 cases of this disease all over the world; the patients find themselves speaking language that can not be understood. It was thought that this disease is of psychological background but new studies showed that it is a malfunction in the brain that leads to exchanging the words and letters.

5. Deadly laughter disease

Some scientists call it "Kuru', it was restricted to the people of "Fore" tribe in New Guinea. It appears in the patient through a sudden paroxysm of hysterical laughter followed by months of suffering starting from joints pain and loss of the ability of correct pronunciation.

Symptoms end with death of the patients that were found to have hollows in their brains after autopsy. The American physician Dr. Carlton Gajdusek studied the disease and concluded that it started to disseminate after the cannibalism by the people of the tribe, this discovery led to the cease of this custom which results in disappearance of the disease in 1976 and Dr. Carlton Gajdusek was awarded Noble Prize for medicine.

6. The disease of joints transformation into bones
It appeared only once in1938 in the American Harry Eastilc, who started to lose the ability to move gradually till he became unable of moving any parts of his body, except his mouth, at the age of 39 years old. After his death, Eastilc donated his bone skeleton to the scientific research of the disease and it is showed currently in the Philadelphia Museum.

7. Alice in wonder land Syndrome.

It is a disease that affect senses in which the patient believe that what he sees, hears or touches is much smaller than what it is in the fact, also he feels that his body is very small and it causes strong migraine headache to the patient.

The doctors inspired the disease's name from the story of "Alice in Wonder Land" in which the hero faces similar conditions. Despite the medical debate whether the writer of the story, Louis Clark, had this disease is not decided yet, the writer was actually suffering from continuous migraine headache.

8. Porphyria Disease

Despite the uniqueness of this disease, it was famous because the King of England "the mad", King George the third, was stricken with it in the 18th century. The symptoms of which appear by turning the color of the urine into purple due to complications that affect the body's ability to produce the "Heme" protein necessary for red blood cells.

Other symptoms of the disease are sensitivity to the sun, pains in the lower parts of the body, growth of hair on the forehead. It was believed that Queen Marie of Scotland was stricken with disease beside the Dutch painter Van Gogh and the King of Ancient Babylon Nebuchadnezzar.

9. Pica Syndrome

Pica is a Latin word means avidity, in this disease the patients tend to eat whatever in their way even paints and dirt.

10. Moebius Syndrome

Extremely rare genetic disorder characterized by having complete facial paralysis where the patients are unable to close or move their eyes, this disease is accompanied with deformities in legs bones or congenital lack in the number of fingers.

All praises to Allah!

Now, my beloved readers, we have to contemplate, even to inquire: why should we always say (All praises to Allah), as our prayer after Basmala (saying in the name of Allah) starts with (All praises to Allah the Lord of all that exists), when we eat, drink or wear new dress we say (All praises to Allah), when we get out of the bathroom we say (All praises to Allah), when we wake up we say (All praises to Allah), even when we are stricken with poverty or disease we have to say immediately (All praises to Allah)but why?

The blessings that Allah granted us are uncountable, even when we are at the highest degree of the disease severity we find uncountable number of blessings when compared to others who are in worse situation than ours. Therefore, we have to repeatedly say all praises to Allah for any situation.

What attracted my attention in this article is the deadly laughter disease which is the result of cannibalism of animals, from which we can realize why Allah the Almighty Had forbidden eating dead bodies, as He the Almighty says: "Forbidden to you are: Al-Maitah (the dead animals - cattle - beast not slaughtered), blood, the flesh of swine, and that on which Allâh’s Name has not been mentioned while slaughtering, and that which has been killed by strangling, or by a violent blow, or by a headlong fall, or by the goring of horns - and that which has been (partly) eaten by a wild animal - unless you are able to slaughter it (before its death) - and that which is sacrificed (slaughtered) on An-Nusub (stone-altars). (Forbidden) also is to use arrows seeking luck or decision; (all) that is Fisqun (disobedience of Allâh and sin). This day, those who disbelieved have given up all hope of your religion; so fear them not, but fear Me. This day, I have perfected your religion for you, completed My Favour upon you, and have chosen for you Islâm as your religion. But as for him who is forced by severe hunger, with no inclination to sin (such can eat these above mentioned meats), then surely, Allâh is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful. (3: Al Mae'da).

mocca - i remember

My Favorit Song, I remember all my lovely friend's when i listen it..
this song has nice lyric ::

I Remember


I remember...The way you glanced at me, yes I remember
I remember...When we caught a shooting star, yes I remember
I remember.. All the things that we shared, and the promise we made, just you and I
I remember.. All the laughter we shared, all the wishes we made, upon the roof at dawn

Do you remember..?
When we were dancing in the rain in that december
And I remember..When my father thought you were a burglar
I remember.. All the things that we shared, and the promise we made, just you and I
I remember.. All the laughter we shared, all the wishes we made, upon the roof at dawn

I remember.. The way you read your books,
yes I remember
The way you tied your shoes,
yes I remember
The cake you loved the most,
yes I remember
The way you drank you coffee,
I remember
The way you glanced at me, yes I remember
When we caught a shooting star,
yes I remember
When we were dancing in the rain in that december
And the way you smile at me,
yes I remember

:)

Tumbuhan juga Menangis

“dan bahwasanya Dialah yang menjadikan (orang) tertawa dan menangis” Al-Najm 43 ….

Daun ini adalah salah satu tanaman yang Allah beri perangkat khusus untuk menangis!! Melalui saluran khusus daun ini mengeluarkan materi seperti air mata. Para ilmuwan mengagumi perilaku tanaman ini, mengapa melakukan proses ini dan apa alasan di balik itu?

Ini merupakan salah satu tanda kebesaran Allah dalam tanaman, bukankah Allah Tuhan Yang Maha Kuasa telah berfirman:

(وأنه هو أضحك وأبكى)؟

“dan bahwasanya Dialah yang menjadikan (orang) tertawa dan menangis” Al-Najm 43

(وإن من شيء إلا يسبح بحمده ولكن لا تفقهون تسبيحهم)؟؟

“dan tak ada suatu pun melainkan bertasbih dengan memuji-Nya, tetapi kamu sekalian tidak mengerti tasbih mereka.” Al-Isra’44

Maha Suci Allah Yang telah menjadikan tanda kebesaran dan keesaan-Nya dalam segala sesuatu. .

Le sourire prolonge –t-il la vie ?

Souhaitez-vous vivre une vie longue et paisible? Il y a une façon très simple d’y arriver ... C'est le sourire ....….

De nouvelles recherches scientifiques démontrent que le sourire a beaucoup plus d’impact que ce qu’on croyait. Le magazine "Sciences de la psychologie" a publié une étude réalisée sur des personnes qui ont vécu plus que d'autres. Ils ont en effet travaillé sur des photos qui ont été prises dans différentes situations et différents moments de la vie de ces personnes, ils ont remarqué que ces personnes ont gardé le sourire dans toutes les situations et à tous les moments de leur vie.

Les scientifiques disent que les gens qui ont tendance à sourire et a être heureux n’ont presque pas de problèmes psychologiques et leur santé est donc moins sujette aux maladies et vivent plus longtemps !

Il est bien connu que les gens qui mènent une vie joyeuse et dont les jours sont pleins de joie ont tendance à vivre une vie de couple plus heureuse et ont de meilleures compétences sociales que les autres. Cela se reflète sur leurs visages par de larges sourires.

Qu'en est-il de notre religion ?

Chers frères ! chaque fois que je lis une étude qui prétend être la première à découvrir un fait, je trouve le même résultat dans les enseignements de notre religion : l’Islam. Dieu nous a parlé de toutes les choses utiles et nous a mis en garde de tout ce qu’est nocif.

Notre prophète Salut et Paix soient sur lui nous dit « ET Sourire à ton frère est une charité ». Notre prophète nous encourage et nous apprend ainsi la « culture du sourire. » Le sourire répand la joie et rend la vie meilleure.

Quiconque étudie la biographie du prophète Mohammed Paix et Salut soient sur lui constate que sa vie était pleine d'optimisme, de sourires, de miséricorde et de joie. Il ne se fâchait jamais à cause d’une chose qui a attrait à ce monde de la vie si bas. Il ne s‘attristait pas non plus de cette vie passagère. Il n'était pas violent et vindicatif, mais patient et tolérant et voulait du bien à tout le monde.

Et ce n'est pas en vain que Dieu le Tout Puissant le décrit comme une miséricorde pour l'Univers. Il dit de : « Et Nous ne t'avons envoyé qu'en miséricorde pour l'univers » les Prophètes , verset 107. Il est une miséricorde pour les croyants et une miséricorde pour les infidèles ! Parce que les enseignements qu’il a apportés si ils sont pratiqués, ils seront source de bonheur dans ce monde et dans l’au-delà.

Le miracle du prophète Paix et Salut soient sur lui se voit clairement dans le fait qu’il a fortement recommandé le sourire. On peut même dire qi’ il l a ordonné et ceci à une époque où l'ignorance règne dans la société Arabe et ou les arabes croient que le sourire est une faiblesse chez l'homme et donc il ne doit pas sourire, mais au contraire il doit afficher un visage sombre pour intimider les gens. Le Prophète avait donc pour mission de corriger ces concepts. Il souligne que le sourire est La meilleure chose qu’un croyant peut offrir à ses frères dans l’Islam.

Maintenant, voulez-vous que Dieu prolonge votre vie ? Il faut donc ,et à partir de ce moment , apprendre « l'art du sourire » pour vivre une vie paisible et heureuse et rester à l’abri du spectre de la maladie.

IL faut aussi savoir que la meilleure des choses qui nous incite à sourire est la miséricorde de Dieu. Ne dit-il pas aux croyants : « Ceci provient de la grâce d'Allah et de sa miséricorde; Voilà de quoi ils devraient se réjouir. C'est bien mieux que tout ce qu'ils amassent » Younis verset 58.

Happiness

Let us examine the results of one American study regarding reasons for happiness and how our Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) told us about them fourteen centuries ago.….

Causes that bring happiness to humankind

After many years of wondering about the causes of human pleasure, a new study revealed three reasons that solve this complex problem and show the sources of humanities cheerfulness.

In their study, Jonathon Height and Jenifer Silvers found that communication and interaction between people increases the release of the hormone oxytocin and increases the effects of the vagus nerve; both appear to enhance happiness. The results were partially publicized on the Oprah program, where a video showed how a mother’s actions reflected on her happiness. On the program, Height explained that human happiness appears to come from the process of the human body interacting with its’ surroundings. Height then clarified three reasons that better serve the human psyche: communicating and interacting with others, volunteering to help others, and thinking about the universe.

Communicating and interacting with others

Interacting with others, feeling with them and their successes is a significant cause for happiness. Conversely, a person should always aim to reach an intended goal, to aid in progressing while living.

Volunteering to help others

The researchers found that the process of volunteering to help others helps raise peoples’ self esteem. It can aid in feeling self-confident when difficulties arise.

Thinking about the universe

A final source of happiness is to track the mysteries of the universe and the world. This can bring joyfulness to the heart.

The hormone of love
Other studies have also found that happiness is linked to the hormone oxytocin. The hormone has become known as the “hormone of love” since it’s released during intercourse and when meeting with loved ones. It has also been linked to feeling confident and sincere.

The Vagus nerve

Other investigators have found that happiness is also linked to the vagus nerve, which is the only nerve that originates in the brain and ends in the digestive system. It links the muscles of the face to both the heart and lungs. Researchers have clarified that the vagus nerve carries messages between the central nervous system and the main organs of the body. It also helps maintain the heart beat at a low level and calms the immune system.

Did the prophet (peace be up on him) talk about these results before western scientists?

After long experiments, the scientists appear to have verified the commands of the Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him). The Prophet commanded us to pray in congregation, to gather with a group to remember Allah (swt), and to publicize the truth about Islam and Allah (swt) almighty. A believer should not be away from others, rather they should spend time with their fellow muslims. Taking care of kin is one of the most important worships, and severing the bond of kinship is one of the worst deeds. That’s why Islam commands us to communicate and interact with others; for our and their own benefit, just as the study found.

The study found that happiness is linked to helping others; Islam commands us to help others and lend a hand to our brothers. Islam commands us to be good to our parents and to serve them, to provide for the poor and needy people among us, to forgive those who have treated us unjustly, to exonerate those who have mistreated us, and not to harm others. We should remember the Prophets’ saying “Whoever removes a worldly grief from a believer, ALLAH will remove from him one of the grieves of the Day of Resurrection“, Narrated by Muslim.

The study points out the importance of thinking about the mysteries of the universe and the creation, but as a Muslim, I have a great book to help me comprehend these mysteries, the Quran. The Quran is full of universal miracles that invite the believer to have more humbleness, faith, and happiness. Thinking about the universe is one of the most significant forms of worship. In the Quran, Allah (swt) almighty says “And think deeply about the creation of the heavens and the earth” (Al-Imran:191).

As to the importance of the “hormone of love” and its link to happiness, we remember that Islam commanded us to get married and enjoy marriage within the ruling of Islam. Moreover, our religion commands us to gather with believers and remember Allah (swt). Let us remember that most of the commendations and inhibitions from Allah (swt) that are directed toward the believers com in the plural form of “oh you who believe”, which is a proof about the importance for the believer to be within a group and not to leave it.

As for the vagus nerve and its link to happiness, Islam commands us to eat food that is good, avoid unlawful food, and it prohibits us from wasting. If the believers followed these instructions he would be guaranteed good health and to not get diseases, hence he would be guaranteed more happiness.

Aren’t all of these things what Islam has brought to mankind? Shouldn’t western scientists admire this religion and know that when they provide us with studies aimed at determining what makes humankind happy that the Prophet (peace be upon him) came with these same sources before them? By Allah (swt), the Prophet (peace be upon him) who came with these instructions that guarantee happiness to humankind was a noble and merciful prophet, not a prophet of destruction or terrorism as they imagine him! He is as Allah (swt) the majesty describes him in the Quran: “Verily, there has come unto you a messenger from amongst yourselves. It grieves him that you should receive any injury or difficulty. He is anxious over you; for the believers full of pity, kind, and merciful but if they turn away, say (O Muhammed): “Allah is sufficient for me. None has the right to be worshipped but He. In him I put my trust and He is the Lord of the Mighty Throne” (Al-Taubah:128-129).