نشریه قرآن و طب
سال سوم شماره 1 (پیاپی 8، زمستان 1396)

The ear, sense of hearing, as one of the blessings of God and an important organ in human life, has been considered by the Holy Quran. Ear is a cartilaginous, soft, plicate and twisty member of body which is composed of three parts: external ear, middle ear and internal ear. The most important part of the internal ear is the cochlea which includes auditory nerves, liquid and hair fibers. Auditory nerves and hair fibers transfer the received sounds or messages to the brain. The number of neurons receiving audio waves is around three thousand. Besides, other limbs also exist in the ear which play important roles in hearing.. Audio and visual senses are two main bases of knowledge and thought. Speaking is based on hearing, and imagination is based on observation. Hence, ear and eye are very important. The current study, answered the basic question:“what is the philosophy and reason of precedence ear over the eye?”. since the main question of research was “evaluating the philosophy and reasons of ear precedence over the eye in the Quran and Nahjolbalaghe”, it was an analytical-descriptive library research, and the required documents were gathered from ear and eye related references..Results & The words “hearing” and “seeing” have been repeated together in Quran 19 times among which 17 times “hearing” has preceded “seeing”. For instance, the Quran mentions “not listening to advices” as one of the reasons to throw people into the hell. Precedence of ear over the eye in the Quran and Nahjolbalagha is almost a rule and it shows the special position of ear and hearing..

One of the most important problems of depressed patients is increasing the duration of rapid eye movement sleep (REM) and dreaming too much. Accordingly, depriving the depressed patients of REM can effect on decreasing the level of depression. This study was done to compare the level of depression between the early rising and non-early rising students.Patients and This descriptive-analytical study was performed on a sample including 310 students studying in Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences. Quota sampling was the method used in this study. Data collection material included a questionnaire containing two parts such as personal features and the questions about the early rising. In the second part, to investigate the depression level, Beck 21-question test was used. The data were analyzed using SPSS and the Qui-square, t-test and ANOVA. The mean ± SD of depression level in the early rising and non-early rising students was 5.66 ± 5.92 and 10.5 ± 9.17, respectively. The independent t-test showed the significant difference between these two groups (P = 0.0001). Also, the results showed that 24 (7.7%) of early rising and 91 (29.4%) of non-early rising students were depressed to some degrees. At all levels, the level of depression in non-early rising students was higher than that in early rising ones. In this study, the significant relationship was observed between the early rising and depression. Although the religious, cultural and scientific teachings accentuated the positive affect of early rising, most of the students were not early risers. So, this study suggests that, the situations in which the students are persuaded to get up early especially in dormitory, be provided.

Context: Nutritionis the process of food procurement and supply. The current study aimed to evaluate the viewpoints of Iranian Islamic traditional physicians about nutrition in different seasons, to obtain healthy and native nutritional methods. Iranian traditional medicine, relying on thousands of years of scientific and practical experiences, has specific nutritional viewpoints which are not uselessto create a healthy society..Evidence Acquisitions: The current study was a library research which was conducted by evaluation of thetraditional medicine books, such as Canon in medicine, Al-havy, Exir Al-azam, Kholasat Al-hikmat, Alwah Al-seha by kharazmshahi, Jame Al-sharhain, Tohfat Al-sadiah, and Mofarrah Al-ghloub.. Style of nutrition is determined according to seasonal temperature, humidity, and dryness, temper of foods, and also digestive power and temperament of individuals; through these factors health is provided and the role of food basket in providing health is determined.. By evaluation, analysis and comparison the viewpoints of Iranian traditional medicine physicians, principles and regulations can be codified, and contemporary nutritional methodswill be achievable. It is also possible to make nutritional knowledge of Iranian traditional medicine more comprehensive and applicable..

Context: Holy Quran is the last and the most complete scripture which God has revealed to guide human beings. Observing Quranic commands results in satisfaction of the Lord, worldly prosperity and salvation in hereafter. Discovering secrets of creation and miracles of Quran, through modern sciences and technologies, is a way for researchers and intellectuals to ponder on wisdom of God. The current study has evaluated the importance of sky in human health and life from the viewpoint of Holy Quran..Evidence Acquisitions: Verses, regarding the properties of sky affecting human life and health, were gathered from Holy Quran, and then they were discussed by the use of interpretive references and also physical, biological, and medical findings.. According to Holy Quran, sky has been mentioned in two general concepts as physical (tangible), and spiritual. “Tangible sky” includes atmosphere, and spaces over atmosphere, heavenly planets and their position. Holy verses indicate the point that “tangible sky” has been created with the property of “reserved roof” and “returning” characteristics. Water vapor from oceans and seas rise to sky, and return to earth as rain and snow, and also reflection of hazardous ultraviolet radiation and other fatal radioactive rays resulted from solar storms to the extra-atmospheric spaces, are examples of the important evidence of “returning”. Also, earth is protected against meteorites. Descending the vital element of iron from other planets to earth is a clear example for the importance of sky in the concept of heavenly planets.. Fourteen centuries ago, Holy Quran has indicated the importance of “tangible sky” in man`s life and health. Scientists of the current century have just realized some properties and applications of corporeal sky, by the help of modern technologies. “Spiritual sky” is the hidden realm of Almighty and the place of His government over all creatures. This sky will be never discovered through experimental sciences and the only way to identify it is to believe in God..

Common cold is an important common upper respiratory tract viral infection which is a main cause for lost school days. Therefore everybody wants to prevent this disease, and there is not any chemoprophylaxis or immunoprophylaxis available at this time. Honey is a remedy which its healing effect on diseases is emphasized in holy Quran. The effect of honey on common cold signs and symptoms was considered in a study in Iran.. In this study, honey preventive effect on common cold is evaluated.. In this prospective cohort study 122 high school students were studied (63 boys and 59 girls). The students were divided into two groups (honey and control). In honey group 10 g of honey was given to the students daily for eight weeks, and in control group nothing was given to the students. Frequency of the common cold was reported by a physician who was blinded to the groups (double blindness). At the end the frequencies of common cold in both groups were compared.. The mean age of the studied students was 16.6 ± 0.5 years. The frequency of common cold in students treated with honey was lower than the frequency in control group, especially after six weeks.. Consumption of honey may help in prevention of common cold..

Context: Since most of the fruits are rich in vitamins, minerals, and salts they often have significant effects on human health; hence, continuous consumption of fruits, because of water, sugar, fat, protein, vitamins, and etc. plays a significant role in prevention and treatment of many diseases. In this regard, Holy Quran, the book of healing and mercy, has dragged human attention toward certain fruits such as grape, olive, pomegranate, date, and fig. Certainly, there are physical and mental benefits to humans, in this notice of Knowing God. The current study aimed to evaluate therapeutic properties of Quranic fruits and their effects on health promotion..Evidence Acquisitions: The current study was a review research which was conducted according to Islamic references such as Holy Quran and Islamic interpretations, medical narratives, traditional and modern medicine books, published articles, and advanced internet search.. In Holy Quran, God has mentioned grape 11 times, olive 6times, pomegranate 3 times, date once (palm tree 20 times), and fig once. Of course, in one case olive has been indirectly mentioned. Note that, these fruits have been mentioned together, in some verses; such as Surah At-tin verse 1: “by the fig and the olive!”. From another side, traditional medicine books and modern clinical findings show that these fruits are effective in the treatment of cancers, cardio-vascular diseases, Alzheimer, hyper tension, bad cholesterol, infection and inflammation, and also improvement of immune system, and health of various body organs.. After evaluating traditional medicine books and modern medical findings about the properties of Quranic fruits and their effects, it was concluded that consumption of any one of these fruits (grape, olive, pomegranate, date, and fig) in daily diet, plays significant role in health promotion..

As human knowledge continually increases over time understanding of its needs has witnessed dramatic change or modification. One such concept is the definition of proper health status or health in general. By the same analogy, we are certain that the current understanding and definition of health will be soon modified, at least partially. Imam Sadjad peace be upon him (PBUH), the fourth leader of Shia Muslims, a descendant progeny of the Prophet (PBUH), has stated various aspects of health and proper health status comprehensively in the form of various supplications.. In order to understand the different aspects of health and to define it perhaps more precisely, the sayings of Imam Sadjad about health has been studied and analyzed and a new definition of health has been presented.‬‬‬. The sayings of Imam Sadjad about health had been studied and analyzed by authors, hors and a new definition of health has been presented.. Health is a steady and dynamic state of wellbeing characterized by thorough individualized physical, spiritual and social tranquility, while encompassing man’s entity as a whole, and therefore, results in prosperity of mind, soul and body.. In the new proposed definition of health provided in this article, based on Imam Sadjad’s supplications, we tried to emphasize and incorporate the neglected aspects (spiritual aspects and the need for it being individualized, dynamic and prosperous) in the definition of health..

The fruits are the oldest types of food which accompany with the biological activities. In different chapters, Holy Quran accentuates the importance of plants which cure different diseases.. This study was performed to synthesis the scientific and religious point of view regarding the native plants and informs about the types of fruits mentioned in Quran.. The fruits are classified based on the scientific, English, local names and species name. To specify the antioxidant properties, the tests such as diphenyl picrylhydrazyl, the trolex antioxidant activities and the antioxidant activity of iron restoration were used. Total Phenol was measured using the Folin-Ciocalteu method.. Phenolic compound contents ranges from 36 to 149 mg Gallic acid/100 g extract as measured by Folin-Ciocalteu method. The maximum and minimum amount of antioxidant activity was 0.3-3.83 mg/mL extract. The limited amount of the antioxidant activity using iron restoration method ranged from 0.73 to 10.58 Mmol of Fe (II)/100 mg extract. The maximum and minimum amount of antioxidant activity was 12.4 Mmol and 0.91Mmol trolex/g extract, respectively. The amount of antioxidant activity was observed in pomegranate, olive, date palm and figs.. Medicinal herbs are used extensively due to the public acceptance, the least amount of damage and the minimal side effects on consumers..