Health care of eyes based on Islamic sources (Case study: Surma)

The eye of human is one of the most complex organs. Every day regardless to this subject، all of us look at the various and beautiful scenes of nature for hours. We can see the near and far objects and keep ourselves from possible hazards of the environment. This sensitive organ is vulnerable more than other organs due to the excessive exposure to the external stimuli. Certainly، eye needs more care by considering the importance of its conception for each individual. This article was discussed the advantages of using Surma in the care and health of human eyes according to Islamic Hadith. The eye care is not new discussion and it has been dealt with from many years ago. The salient points of eye care could predate the rise of Islam، the life of its missionaries، the innocent people (PBUT) who were the pattern of purity and health and the greatest scientists of the world. They consequently recommended using the beneficial natural materials for eyes such as Surma (Ethmed، Kajal and Kohl). Therefore، the aim of this study was to investigate the eye health through the scientific and Islamic resources of libraries about Surma. Surma is soothing and protective object for eyes against the sunlight، it treats the eye infections and it is a natural substance for makeup of eyelashes if it is provided from the reliable source. Using and applying principles of Surma were emphasized in more than 70 authentic Hadith and narrations. But if Surma is polluted by high concentrations of contaminants such as lead، cadmium، nickel and particularly microbial ones، it itself will hurt the eye. Using of Surma is very lucrative especially if it is made from safe and sure source.