Since the US takeover of Iraq from the brutal regime of Saddam Hussein, the Iraqis were more suffering than ever. The Iraqis thought that they have been freed by the US (skeptically) from Saddam's repressive administration, however, the situation got much worse.
The US claim of the US attack Iraq was initially the link of Saddam with al-Qaeda, which was proven wrong. Afterwards, that Iraq has Weapons of Mass Destruction; again, it was a fabrication. Later, that it wants to establish democracy - by force?
Now, after 4 years the Iraqis are in shambles with all the bombings and killings everyday of their lives, and they want the US to pull out its (and its allies') troops from Iraq - but the US insists that Civil War will start when the troops pull out.
This is unbelievable. Security in Iraq at present is in its worst condition than ever. The US presence in Iraq has no capability to ease the situation but it makes it uncontrollable. And ever since, the Sunnis and the Shiites have been coexisting peacefully and harmoniously. . So the claim of the US of civil war upon their pullout is baseless.
Besides, it is a shame for the US, a 'superpower' at that, that it cannot contain the violence happening in Iraq, and it gets worse everyday right before their very eyes.
Actually, this is what they call the "good cop-bad cop approach". The US has an agent (al-Qaeda) to destabilize Iraq, and the US military will declare their stay in Iraq for security. What security? For whom?
The US cannot really do a damn thing. They should pull out of Iraq to save their soldiers' lives, and Iraqis too. Not to mention huge financial burdens for all concerned
Sunday, June 24, 2007
Sunday, June 03, 2007
Hypertension, Diabetes & Fasting
Hypertension and diabetes are two of the most common diseases of mankind. These are usually caused by high cholesterol and triglyceride, and glucose level, respectively – in our blood vessels. So far, the best and natural treatment of these diseases is dieting.
More than 14 centuries ago, fasting has been prescribed by Allah to all the mature Muslims during the 30 days of the holy month of Ramadan every year. Moreover, it was a practice (sunnah) of the Pophet Muhammad to fast every Mondays and Thursdays of the week. Might this be considered as one of the scientific significance of Islam? Actually, fasting may be better than mere dieting in a sense that our organs will be given a time to metabolize and balance or stabilize its functions.
Fasting, instead of causing ulcer of the stomach according to others, can even cure the ulcer itself - as stated by some through their experience. One needs only to avoid acidic foods or drinks during sohoor (early-morning meal), including coffee and cigarettes, especially if the meal is meager. During fotoor (breaking of the fast at nightfall), we may eat even oranges or drink coffee or any sodas after enough meals were taken. This way, ulcer can be avoided,
Those who have hypertensions or diabetes, one need not dieting. Fasting regularly can do the job – besides it has reward in the Hereafter. In fact there may be other organs that can be repaired along the way – who knows. I am not a Medical Doctor, but the Prophet Muhammad himself was not harmed by fasting. The Prophet was even very strong that he had participated in many battles and came out victorious.
Times like this, bawal ang magkasakit. Fasting is good for your health - and your pocket.
Hypertension and diabetes are two of the most common diseases of mankind. These are usually caused by high cholesterol and triglyceride, and glucose level, respectively – in our blood vessels. So far, the best and natural treatment of these diseases is dieting.
More than 14 centuries ago, fasting has been prescribed by Allah to all the mature Muslims during the 30 days of the holy month of Ramadan every year. Moreover, it was a practice (sunnah) of the Pophet Muhammad to fast every Mondays and Thursdays of the week. Might this be considered as one of the scientific significance of Islam? Actually, fasting may be better than mere dieting in a sense that our organs will be given a time to metabolize and balance or stabilize its functions.
Fasting, instead of causing ulcer of the stomach according to others, can even cure the ulcer itself - as stated by some through their experience. One needs only to avoid acidic foods or drinks during sohoor (early-morning meal), including coffee and cigarettes, especially if the meal is meager. During fotoor (breaking of the fast at nightfall), we may eat even oranges or drink coffee or any sodas after enough meals were taken. This way, ulcer can be avoided,
Those who have hypertensions or diabetes, one need not dieting. Fasting regularly can do the job – besides it has reward in the Hereafter. In fact there may be other organs that can be repaired along the way – who knows. I am not a Medical Doctor, but the Prophet Muhammad himself was not harmed by fasting. The Prophet was even very strong that he had participated in many battles and came out victorious.
Times like this, bawal ang magkasakit. Fasting is good for your health - and your pocket.
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