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History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 4:59pm On Apr 18, 2018
Henna is not only for adornment but has several health benefits as well. We are all familiar with Henna and as Eid nears, females in Muslim households start shopping for it. Contrary to popular belief, henna is not only used for adornment and beauty purposes, it has been used for medicinal purposes throughout Islamic history and holds great significance in that regard. Muslims have been known to practice the use of henna since centuries and the practice remains alive to this very day.


Application of henna has been observed since the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and it has been mentioned in several hadith of the Prophet (PBUH), highlighting its significance and value.



The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “The best things to use to change grey hair are henna and katam.” (Al-Tirmidhi 1753)




Henna is basically a powdered version of a plant known as Lawsonia Alba, which is grown in countries like Pakistan, India, Iran and several others. Since centuries, it has been used as a dye for coloring different parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, nails and hair. According to the Islamic Encyclopedia of Medicine, henna was even used by the ancient Egyptians for mummification purposes.

Henna, in essence, has also been used for medicinal purposes since the Prophet’s (PBUH) time. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to personally prescribe it for several ailments during his time.




Narrated by Salmah, the maid-servant of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said: No one complained to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) of a headache but he told him to get himself cupped, or of a pain in his legs but he told him to dye them with henna. (Abi Dawud Book 28, Hadith 3849)



According to another tradition:


Salma Umm Rafi’, the freed slave woman of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said: “The Prophet (PBUH) did not suffer any injury or thorn- prick but he would apply henna to it” (Ibn Majah Vol. 4, Book 31, Hadith 3502).



So what does science have to say when it comes to the benefits of henna?


In recent times, due to more awareness and rising health consciousness, people have started preferring natural products over chemically processed ones; Henna is one of them. Henna, being a herb, is known to have different kinds of healing properties. According to recent findings, henna, aside from its dyeing properties, has great medicinal advantages. Some of which are as follows:

1. A remedy for headaches and migraines- the anti-inflammatory effects of the juice of henna help lower the nerve tension and promote healthy blood flow


2. Reduces fever- Brings the body temperature down through a cooling effect on the body


3. A balm for open wounds and fungal infections- helps in coagulation


4. Used as a medicinal crème for burns and eczema – protects against infections and reduces inflammation.


5. Sleep Regulator- Henna oil treatment helps with insomnia and sleep disorders by calming the body and mind, relaxing the nerve endings and inducing muscle relaxation


6. Used as an antiperspirant- closes the body’s pores and showcases antibacterial properties


7. Strengthens hair and prevents hair fall- revitalizes damaged hair


8. Maintains blood pressure- henna water or seeds have a hypotensive effect that alleviates the stress on the cardiovascular system, which leads to a decrease in blood pressure, preventing heart attacks and strokes as well.


Henna should be a part of your natural treatment schedule for it has many hidden benefits which are not commonly known. If the Holy Prophet (PBUH) prescribed it as a medicinal cure, who are we to question him? And it seems, science has only reinforced the Sunnah and hadith of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), constantly shedding light on its therapeutic properties and health advantages.



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I expect this Islamic fashion to flow among Nigerian girls as they read this. Watchout cheesy And I hope they would make use of its medical benefits as well.

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Katier00(f): 5:02pm On Apr 18, 2018
Beautiful

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Splendidsun: 10:20pm On Aug 31, 2018
Empiree , are you from Ilorin ??
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 2:09am On Sep 01, 2018
Splendidsun:
Empire.e , are you from Ilorin ??
Nope
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by dominique(f): 6:35am On Sep 01, 2018
Maintains blood pressure? How?
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Splendidsun: 7:44am On Sep 01, 2018
Empiree:
Nope
okay, thought you were because you do cite Islamic scholars from Ilorin.

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 8:11pm On Sep 01, 2018
Splendidsun:
okay, thought you were because you do cite Islamic scholars from Ilorin.
And you are from ilorin?
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Splendidsun: 8:59pm On Sep 01, 2018
Empiree:
And you are from ilorin?

Yes I'm.

I have a feeling you went to unilorin, not sure but I think I saw something like that from one of your posts.

I skimmed through your posts, they quite are much though.
Couldn't finish it lol.

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 9:58pm On Sep 01, 2018
Splendidsun:


Yes I'm.

I have a feeling you went to unilorin, not sure but I think I saw something like that from one of your posts.

I skimmed through your posts, they quite are much though.
Couldn't finish it lol.
Lol, yes. I went to a college in ilorin for 4yrs. But ilorin was not my islamic background though. It is just additional learning and exposure.

Which of my posts is that?
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Splendidsun: 7:11am On Sep 02, 2018
Empiree:
Lol, yes. I went to a college in ilorin for 4yrs. But ilorin was not my islamic background though. It is just additional learning and exposure.

Which of my posts is that?
yes, you mentioned in the post that you only spent 4 years in ilorin.

Not sure if I can trace it back. You have a really long chain of posts.

Wished I had a deep Islamic background too, I know just basic stuffs. I find it really shameful when I'm not able to answer some question about my religion when asked.
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 11:02am On Sep 02, 2018
Splendidsun:
yes, you mentioned in the post that you only spent 4 years in ilorin.

Not sure if I can trace it back. You have a really long chain of posts.

Wished I had a deep Islamic background too, I know just basic stuffs. I find it really shameful when I'm not able to answer some question about my religion when asked.
Humm, we all have different backgrounds. It is not too late to learn and improve yourself. When we are under our parents we are not our true self at that time. We are Muslim because our parents are until we are independent of them. That's when our true self begins to function.

I am no longer muslim because my parents are. I have learned independently after the basics they thought me. And I am now 100% convinced that Islam is a true religion. It is high time you go back to Qur'an and get closer to religious learned men BECAUSE your encounters with non-Muslims will never stop until you go back to Allah. They will ask you questions. They will debate you. They will trick you. They will persuade you. They will do everything in the book to get you to be part of them.

NAIRALAND Islam section is encyclopedia to learn from, and even Christian one.

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Splendidsun: 1:09pm On Sep 02, 2018
Empiree:
Humm, we all have different backgrounds. It is not too late to learn and improve yourself. When we are under our parents we are not our true self at that time. We are Muslim because our parents are until we are independent of them. That's when our true self begins to function.

I am no longer muslim because my parents are. I have learned independently after the basics they thought me. And I am now 100% convinced that Islam is a true religion. It is high time you go back to Qur'an and get closer to religious learned men BECAUSE your encounters with non-Muslims will never stop until you go back to Allah. They will ask you questions. They will debate you. They will trick you. They will persuade you. They will do everything in the book to get you to be part of them.

NAIRALAND Islam section is encyclopedia to learn from, and even Christian one.
Thank you masha Allah, in sha Allah I will make an effort soon because truth is presently I'm a Muslim because my parents are.

I often admire people with vast Islamic knowledge, its so cool.


I don't mind you guiding me, links, websites and the likes.
I want improve my knowledge about Islam bi'idhnillah.

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by HEFAIROHLUWA(m): 8:50pm On Sep 02, 2018
I do not like the smell...Almost puked the last time.

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 8:53pm On Sep 02, 2018
HEFAIROHLUWA:
I do not like the smell...Almost puked the last time.
It is not for everyone
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by HEFAIROHLUWA(m): 8:59pm On Sep 02, 2018
Empiree:
It is not for everyone
grin Next time I mixing it with lime..

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 9:01pm On Sep 02, 2018
HEFAIROHLUWA:
grin Next time I mixing it with lime..
that's new experience for me cheesy

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 11:03pm On Sep 02, 2018
Let's get this to hit FP

sissie
Mukina

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Nobody: 11:55pm On Sep 02, 2018
GOOD FOR HAIR

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 7:35am On Jun 29, 2019
JeromeBlack, i replied you on your thread but am banned. Hopefully i will repost it when am freed from NL jail. However, see why i said you guys are nothing but scums?. You just replied Saucyxo on general islam thread that what you like about islam is "Jilboob". Obviously you crazy.

Thats why i dont take it easy with apostates and atheists. Maybe Saucyxo would now understand my standpoint against homononsense.

Anyways, check out this thread
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by JeromeBlack: 7:43am On Jun 29, 2019
Empiree:
JeromeBlack, i replied you on your thread but am banned. Hopefully i will repost it when am freed from NL jail. However, see why i said you guys are nothing but scums?. You just replied Saucyxo on general islam thread that what you like about islam is "Jilboob". Obviously you crazy.

Thats why i dont take it easy with apostates and atheists. Maybe Saucyxo would now understand my standpoint against homononsense.

Anyways, check out this thread

Typical of you not to.take a joke
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 8:13am On Jun 29, 2019
JeromeBlack:


Typical of you not to.take a joke
I have just realized you Logicboy aka Jackbizzle. You have history in this section and your are so obsessed with muslims. If I realized earlier I wouldn't be wasting my time since

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by JeromeBlack: 8:33am On Jun 29, 2019
Empiree:
I have just realized you Logicboy aka Jackbizzle. You have history in this section and your are so obsessed with muslims. If I realized earlier I wouldn't be wasting my time since


grin grin
How did you find out?
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 9:13am On Jun 29, 2019
JeromeBlack:



grin grin
How did you find out?
because I am a jinn grin

Your traits don't change

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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Saucyxo: 10:15am On Jun 29, 2019
Empiree:
JeromeBlack, i replied you on your thread but am banned. Hopefully i will repost it when am freed from NL jail. However, see why i said you guys are nothing but scums?. You just replied Saucyxo on general islam thread that what you like about islam is "Jilboob". Obviously you crazy.

Thats why i dont take it easy with apostates and atheists. Maybe Saucyxo would now understand my standpoint against homononsense.

Anyways, check out this thread

It was a joke. Relax. Someone cannot play withu.
I think you need to chill. Have you ever gone for a massage ? A spa day. I know they have really bad vacation days in the US but try get some sick leave maybe. Just relax. Not all muslims have good intentions and not all non muslims have bad intentions. It doesn't have to be us vs them. (Which is really you vs them). The best way to draw people into Islam is our character eh.

You dont take it easy with apostates and athiests because they can make silly comments at times. Obviously you weren't meant to take that seriously.

What does that have to do with homosexuality ?
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 2:53pm On Jun 29, 2019
Saucyxo:




What ?
you are saying this bcuz you reading text. If you think I'm harsh while typing you wrong. Besides the guy is not a stranger. We know him very well. I know him now going to about 5yrs
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Saucyxo: 3:04pm On Jun 29, 2019
Empiree:
you are saying this bcuz you reading text. If you think I'm harsh while typing you wrong. Besides the guy is not a stranger. We know him very well. I know him now going to about 5yrs

Hmm okay oo.

Just relax eh. Sometimes play with somebody ah.
Even the prophet (saw) had some banter moments.
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 3:08pm On Jun 29, 2019
Saucyxo:


Hmm okay oo.

Just relax eh. Sometimes play with somebody ah.
Even the prophet (saw) had some banter moments.
I hear u
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Rokeebat(f): 6:12pm On Aug 21, 2020
Empiree:
Henna is not only for adornment but has several health benefits as well. We are all familiar with Henna and as Eid nears, females in Muslim households start shopping for it. Contrary to popular belief, henna is not only used for adornment and beauty purposes, it has been used for medicinal purposes throughout Islamic history and holds great significance in that regard. Muslims have been known to practice the use of henna since centuries and the practice remains alive to this very day.


Application of henna has been observed since the time of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and it has been mentioned in several hadith of the Prophet (PBUH), highlighting its significance and value.



The Messenger of Allah (PBUH) said: “The best things to use to change grey hair are henna and katam.” (Al-Tirmidhi 1753)




Henna is basically a powdered version of a plant known as Lawsonia Alba, which is grown in countries like Pakistan, India, Iran and several others. Since centuries, it has been used as a dye for coloring different parts of the body, such as the hands, feet, nails and hair. According to the Islamic Encyclopedia of Medicine, henna was even used by the ancient Egyptians for mummification purposes.

Henna, in essence, has also been used for medicinal purposes since the Prophet’s (PBUH) time. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) used to personally prescribe it for several ailments during his time.




Narrated by Salmah, the maid-servant of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said: No one complained to the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) of a headache but he told him to get himself cupped, or of a pain in his legs but he told him to dye them with henna. (Abi Dawud Book 28, Hadith 3849)



According to another tradition:


Salma Umm Rafi’, the freed slave woman of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), said: “The Prophet (PBUH) did not suffer any injury or thorn- prick but he would apply henna to it” (Ibn Majah Vol. 4, Book 31, Hadith 3502).



So what does science have to say when it comes to the benefits of henna?


In recent times, due to more awareness and rising health consciousness, people have started preferring natural products over chemically processed ones; Henna is one of them. Henna, being a herb, is known to have different kinds of healing properties. According to recent findings, henna, aside from its dyeing properties, has great medicinal advantages. Some of which are as follows:

1. A remedy for headaches and migraines- the anti-inflammatory effects of the juice of henna help lower the nerve tension and promote healthy blood flow


2. Reduces fever- Brings the body temperature down through a cooling effect on the body


3. A balm for open wounds and fungal infections- helps in coagulation


4. Used as a medicinal crème for burns and eczema – protects against infections and reduces inflammation.


5. Sleep Regulator- Henna oil treatment helps with insomnia and sleep disorders by calming the body and mind, relaxing the nerve endings and inducing muscle relaxation


6. Used as an antiperspirant- closes the body’s pores and showcases antibacterial properties


7. Strengthens hair and prevents hair fall- revitalizes damaged hair


8. Maintains blood pressure- henna water or seeds have a hypotensive effect that alleviates the stress on the cardiovascular system, which leads to a decrease in blood pressure, preventing heart attacks and strokes as well.


Henna should be a part of your natural treatment schedule for it has many hidden benefits which are not commonly known. If the Holy Prophet (PBUH) prescribed it as a medicinal cure, who are we to question him? And it seems, science has only reinforced the Sunnah and hadith of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), constantly shedding light on its therapeutic properties and health advantages.



Source


I expect this Islamic fashion to flow among Nigerian girls as they read this. Watchout cheesy And I hope they would make use of its medical benefits as well.

[img]https:///media/3-18-2018/Mgd9b8.gif[/img]



[img]https:///view/king-kong-chest-pound-gif-13202471[/img]





SLM sir good evening sir
How's work and family sir
Please sir I sent you an email
Please let me know if you see it
Thank you sir
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 6:27pm On Sep 12, 2020
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Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Officialyaro(m): 2:23pm On Jan 06, 2021
Empiree:
Nope
good day boss
I sent you mail now pls reply
Re: History And Health Benefits Of Henna by Empiree: 2:29pm On Jan 06, 2021
Officialyaro:
good day boss
This is fvckhpocrite
I sent you mail now pls reply
I actually just received alert only not actual message. And since you and I are online now you can resend

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