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By: Dr. Muhammad Asim Mahmood Khan By: Dr. Muhammad Asim Mahmood Khan [email protected],

[email protected], ihspakistan@[email protected]

Summary:

Recitation of the Qur’anic verses can have healing effects that are Recitation of the Qur’anic verses can have healing effects that are mediated through both the tongue movements and sound waves.

mediated through both the tongue movements and sound waves.

Healing can be mediated through recital of some specific verses and Healing can be mediated through recital of some specific verses and words that involve touching of the tip of the tongue on the ‘magic spot’ words that involve touching of the tip of the tongue on the ‘magic spot’ located in the hard palate on the back of the gums of upper incisors located in the hard palate on the back of the gums of upper incisors (front teeth). Touch of tongue stimulates the mechanoreceptors located (front teeth). Touch of tongue stimulates the mechanoreceptors located underneath the mucosal lining covering the hard palate, which in turn underneath the mucosal lining covering the hard palate, which in turn activates more obscure processes in the brain leading to health positive activates more obscure processes in the brain leading to health positive effects. The sacred words specially related with the ‘magic spot’ include effects. The sacred words specially related with the ‘magic spot’ include ‘Allah’, ‘La ilaha illallah’ the first four ‘kalima’s and specially the verse ‘Allah’, ‘La ilaha illallah’ the first four ‘kalima’s and specially the verse about whom the Prophet (PBUH) has said that it gives cure from 99 about whom the Prophet (PBUH) has said that it gives cure from 99 diseases:

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Effects of sound waves generated during Qur’anic recitation are Effects of sound waves generated during Qur’anic recitation are mediated by two mechanisms. Firstly, through t

mediated by two mechanisms. Firstly, through the ears sound waves are he ears sound waves are converted into electrical stimuli that activate the Auditory area of the converted into electrical stimuli that activate the Auditory area of the brain that in turn stimulates release of chemicals and messengers that brain that in turn stimulates release of chemicals and messengers that have healing properties. Secondly, the sound waves especially at have healing properties. Secondly, the sound waves especially at frequencies ranging from 50 – 800 db pass through the body and in the frequencies ranging from 50 – 800 db pass through the body and in the process they are transduced by the body tissues and cells leading to a process they are transduced by the body tissues and cells leading to a positive change in the vibratory frequency of the cells and generation of positive change in the vibratory frequency of the cells and generation of electrical stimuli.

electrical stimuli.

Discussion in the following pages make it clear that stimuli are Discussion in the following pages make it clear that stimuli are generated as a consequence of movements of tongue and the effects of generated as a consequence of movements of tongue and the effects of sound waves on the body and the brain but it is still not clear that how sound waves on the body and the brain but it is still not clear that how these stimuli promote health. More work is needed. However on face these stimuli promote health. More work is needed. However on face value we can correctly assume that they must have healing effects as value we can correctly assume that they must have healing effects as Allah in very plain terms has disclosed in the Holy Qur’an:

Allah in very plain terms has disclosed in the Holy Qur’an: “

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Medical science has made rapid progress during the last two centuries; treatment modes Medical science has made rapid progress during the last two centuries; treatment modes have changed. This development has been largely focused in one direction: the have changed. This development has been largely focused in one direction: the pharmaceutical industry driven Allopathic Medicine.

pharmaceutical industry driven Allopathic Medicine.

Human beings have existed in this world for a much longer time. During all the eras and Human beings have existed in this world for a much longer time. During all the eras and phases of history cure from disease has been of prime concern to mankind. Various phases of history cure from disease has been of prime concern to mankind. Various holistic approaches have been explored and practiced based on a variety of philosophies. holistic approaches have been explored and practiced based on a variety of philosophies. Even today people seek cure through other modes like the Traditional Chinese Medicine, Even today people seek cure through other modes like the Traditional Chinese Medicine,

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the Unani Medicine, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, etc. And patients do get the Unani Medicine, Homeopathy, Acupuncture, Herbal Medicine, etc. And patients do get cured with them as well.

cured with them as well.

Being a medical doctor and a practicing Physician I have always been fascinated with the Being a medical doctor and a practicing Physician I have always been fascinated with the multiple approaches that one can adopt to treat diseases. After 15 years of medical multiple approaches that one can adopt to treat diseases. After 15 years of medical practice based on the knowledge of modern day medicine I believe that there are other practice based on the knowledge of modern day medicine I believe that there are other effective ways to treat that can supplement medical treatment.

effective ways to treat that can supplement medical treatment.

Allah, the Creator, has made some very categorical statements in this regard: Allah, the Creator, has made some very categorical statements in this regard: "O Mankind: There has come to you a direction from your Lord

"O Mankind: There has come to you a direction from your Lord and a healing for the and a healing for the

(disease) in your hearts - and for t

(disease) in your hearts - and for those who believe a guidance and mercy!" hose who believe a guidance and mercy!"

(Qur’an 10:57)

"And We sent down in the Qur’an that

"And We sent down in the Qur’an that which is healing and a mercy to those which is healing and a mercy to those

who believe; to the unjust it

who believe; to the unjust it causes nothing but loss after loss" (Qur’an 17:82) causes nothing but loss after loss" (Qur’an 17:82)

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"Those who believe and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of God, Those who believe and whose hearts find rest in the remembrance of God, for for

in the remembrance of God do hearts find rest

in the remembrance of God do hearts find rest " (Qur’an 13:28)" (Qur’an 13:28)

Scientifically healing effects of reciting Qur’an have not yet been studied in detail; medical Scientifically healing effects of reciting Qur’an have not yet been studied in detail; medical science of the 21

science of the 21stst century does not understand the exact processes and chemicalcentury does not understand the exact processes and chemical reactions that take place during recitation. However with the belief that what ever Allah reactions that take place during recitation. However with the belief that what ever Allah has said is true we can relate the modern day scientific findings with the hints and leads has said is true we can relate the modern day scientific findings with the hints and leads given by the Creator to hypothetically postulate a viable but vague bio-electro-mechanical given by the Creator to hypothetically postulate a viable but vague bio-electro-mechanical model of some of the processes that may be taking place. I have tried to do the same model of some of the processes that may be taking place. I have tried to do the same thing. It is my ignorant view based on my limited knowledge and may not be true. Only thing. It is my ignorant view based on my limited knowledge and may not be true. Only Allah knows best.

Allah knows best.

Every action needs some input. In the case of healing through Qur’an what can be that Every action needs some input. In the case of healing through Qur’an what can be that input? Let us analyze the different forces, factors or events that are involved in recitation input? Let us analyze the different forces, factors or events that are involved in recitation and can be the input leading to healing effects. Body parts involved in recitation are:

and can be the input leading to healing effects. Body parts involved in recitation are: 1.

1. Vocal cordVocal cords, tongue s, tongue & lips: & lips: Read or Read or recite.recite. 2.

2. Eyes: Eyes: See See (reading).(reading). 3.

3. Ears: Listen Ears: Listen (reciting in a (reciting in a loud voice loud voice or if listening or if listening to a recorded to a recorded source.source. 4.

4. Brain / Mind: to analyze and absorb the meanings and the sound.Brain / Mind: to analyze and absorb the meanings and the sound. Activities that take place during

Activities that take place during recitation include:recitation include: 1.

1. Movements Movements of lips, tonof lips, tongue and gue and vocal cordsvocal cords.. 2.

2. Generation Generation of of sound sound waves.waves. 3.

3. Perception of sound waves by the brain and the body as a whole.Perception of sound waves by the brain and the body as a whole.

Magic Spot

I could only relate the tongue movements and the effects I could only relate the tongue movements and the effects of sound waves with healing. I have failed to understand of sound waves with healing. I have failed to understand the role of lips and vocal cord movements or the effects of the role of lips and vocal cord movements or the effects of meanings mediated through nerve impulses triggered in meanings mediated through nerve impulses triggered in the brain and elsewhere.

the brain and elsewhere.

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You must have noticed the tongue moving and touching You must have noticed the tongue moving and touching the walls of the oral (mouth) cavity while we speak. the walls of the oral (mouth) cavity while we speak. Recently scientists have found out that there are very Recently scientists have found out that there are very

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sensitive receptors underneath the mucosal lining of the oral cavity specially the hard sensitive receptors underneath the mucosal lining of the oral cavity specially the hard palate. Theses receptors are stimulated when even lightly pressed by the tongue. It has palate. Theses receptors are stimulated when even lightly pressed by the tongue. It has been documented that this pressure at various points is responsible for initiating the been documented that this pressure at various points is responsible for initiating the swallowing reflex and other motor movements when we have food in the mouth cavity. swallowing reflex and other motor movements when we have food in the mouth cavity. For a moment say the word “ALLAH” and notice your tongue. The tip of the tongue gently For a moment say the word “ALLAH” and notice your tongue. The tip of the tongue gently presses against a spot (see the spot in the figure above) on hard palate in the mid line just presses against a spot (see the spot in the figure above) on hard palate in the mid line just above the back of the gums of the upper front teeth (incisors). Pressure on this spot above the back of the gums of the upper front teeth (incisors). Pressure on this spot stimulates release of signals from

stimulates release of signals from mechanoreceptors mechanoreceptors embedded in the mucosa coveringembedded in the mucosa covering the hard palate.

the hard palate.

Allah All Mighty has 99 names (Asma ul Husna). All of them indicate different Allah All Mighty has 99 names (Asma ul Husna). All of them indicate different characteristics of God. Only

characteristics of God. Only “ALLAH”“ALLAH” is the name (al-ism al-a’zam, the Greatest Name)is the name (al-ism al-a’zam, the Greatest Name) that God has chosen for himself. Why not some thing else? God could have taken any that God has chosen for himself. Why not some thing else? God could have taken any name. Why specifically this word.

name. Why specifically this word. Can the sound of ALLAH have Can the sound of ALLAH have healing powers?healing powers? Signals generated through pressure at this

Signals generated through pressure at this ‘magic spot’ ‘magic spot’ are transmitted to centers in theare transmitted to centers in the brain; here what these signals do is not yet known. At least we can very safely assume brain; here what these signals do is not yet known. At least we can very safely assume that they cannot be harmful. They must be beneficial as they relate to the name of our that they cannot be harmful. They must be beneficial as they relate to the name of our Creator.

Creator.

An authentic saying of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) further supports the possibility of An authentic saying of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) further supports the possibility of this spot possessing some magical properties. He (PBUH) is reported to have said that this spot possessing some magical properties. He (PBUH) is reported to have said that reciting the following verse a 100 times daily has cure for 99 diseases and the most minor reciting the following verse a 100 times daily has cure for 99 diseases and the most minor disease among them is Leprosy:

disease among them is Leprosy: “

“Lahaula wala quwata illa Billah L-Aliyyil-Adhim” Lahaula wala quwata illa Billah L-Aliyyil-Adhim”

("There is no power and strength except in Allah, the Exalted, the Majestic") ("There is no power and strength except in Allah, the Exalted, the Majestic")

Now again notice the finely calibrated knock on the ‘magic spot’. The tip in a very rhythmic Now again notice the finely calibrated knock on the ‘magic spot’. The tip in a very rhythmic fashion presses against this magic spot almost 10-12 times in about 3 seconds that are fashion presses against this magic spot almost 10-12 times in about 3 seconds that are consumed in one recital. The advise of the Prophet (PBUH) is for continuous recitation for consumed in one recital. The advise of the Prophet (PBUH) is for continuous recitation for a 100 times resulting

a 100 times resulting in 1200-1300 continuous harmonically synchronized knockin 1200-1300 continuous harmonically synchronized knocks.s. Here I would also draw your attention towards another saying of the Prophet (PBUH): Here I would also draw your attention towards another saying of the Prophet (PBUH):

“Jabir (RAW) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, ‘t

“Jabir (RAW) reported: I heard the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) saying, ‘the best way he best way

to remember Allah is to say: La ilaha illallah (there is no God but Allah).”

(Ref: Tirmidhi)

Once more notice tongue movements during the recital of ‘La ilaha illallah’. Same spot is Once more notice tongue movements during the recital of ‘La ilaha illallah’. Same spot is touched four times in

touched four times in an amazingly synchronized manner. Tuk ….. Tukk . an amazingly synchronized manner. Tuk ….. Tukk . Tuk Tuk.Tuk Tuk.

It is worth mentioning that more then routine involvement of this spot is also observed It is worth mentioning that more then routine involvement of this spot is also observed while reciting all the Kalma’s specially the first four:

while reciting all the Kalma’s specially the first four: Kalma Tayyab:

Kalma Tayyab: “Laa ilaaha illal Lahoo “Laa ilaaha illal Lahoo Mohammadur Rasool Ullah” Mohammadur Rasool Ullah”

Kalma Shaadat:

Kalma Shaadat: “Ashahado An Laa ilaaha illal Laho “Ashahado An Laa ilaaha illal Laho Wa Ash Hado Anna Wa Ash Hado Anna

Mohammadan Abdo Hoo Wa Rasoolohoo”

Kalma Tamjeed:

Kalma Tamjeed: “Subhanallahe Wal Hamdulillahe Wa Laa ilaha illal Laho “Subhanallahe Wal Hamdulillahe Wa Laa ilaha illal Laho

Wallahooakbar. Wa Lahaula Wala Quwwata illa billahil AliYil

Wallahooakbar. Wa Lahaula Wala Quwwata illa billahil AliYil Azeem” Azeem”

Kalma Tauheed:

Kalma Tauheed: “Laa ilaha illal-Lahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareekalahu Lahul-Mulko “Laa ilaha illal-Lahu Wahdahoo Laa Shareekalahu Lahul-Mulko

Walahul Hamdo Yuhee Wa Yumeeto Wa Hoa Haiy Yul La Yamooto Beyadihil Khair.

Wa hoa Ala Kulli Shai ‘in

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Involvement of this particular

Involvement of this particular magic spot magic spot during recital of some of the most importantduring recital of some of the most important words and verses in Islam besides the one prescribed by the Prophet (PBUH) as cure words and verses in Islam besides the one prescribed by the Prophet (PBUH) as cure cannot be a coincidence. Every thing ordered by Allah is very well thought of; human cannot be a coincidence. Every thing ordered by Allah is very well thought of; human intelligence cannot comprehend it. It becomes even more interesting when we notice that intelligence cannot comprehend it. It becomes even more interesting when we notice that during our daily conversation or routine recital of Holy Qur’an, this spot is not involved as during our daily conversation or routine recital of Holy Qur’an, this spot is not involved as much and in the same rhythmic manner as it is during r

much and in the same rhythmic manner as it is during recital of the prescribed verse.ecital of the prescribed verse. Scientific research has pointed out

Scientific research has pointed out towards existence of very sensitivetowards existence of very sensitive ‘Mechanoreceptors’ ‘Mechanoreceptors’ in the oral cavity including the hard palate. Although these studies were not done to prove in the oral cavity including the hard palate. Although these studies were not done to prove this hypothesis but I have benefited from them by correlating them with the

this hypothesis but I have benefited from them by correlating them with the ‘magic spot’ ‘magic spot’ phenomenon discussed above. I have here reproduced abstract of one of those studies phenomenon discussed above. I have here reproduced abstract of one of those studies that documents complex sensory perception of these receptors involved in initiation of that documents complex sensory perception of these receptors involved in initiation of reflexes and coordination and timing of patterned motor behaviors.

reflexes and coordination and timing of patterned motor behaviors. (For my non-medical (For my non-medical friends I have

friends I have highlighted the main points in italics)highlighted the main points in italics):: Study:

Study: Mechanisms of Oral Sensation.Mechanisms of Oral Sensation. Norman F. Capra,

Norman F. Capra, Department of Oral and Cranio-facial Biological Science, University of Maryland DentalDepartment of Oral and Cranio-facial Biological Science, University of Maryland Dental

School, 666 W. Baltimore St., 21201 Baltimore, USA.

School, 666 W. Baltimore St., 21201 Baltimore, USA. Sensory nerves that supply

Sensory nerves that supply mechanoreceptors in the mucosal lining of the oral cavity (incl.mechanoreceptors in the mucosal lining of the oral cavity (incl. mucosa lining the hard palate)

mucosa lining the hard palate) , pharynx, and larynx provide the substrate for a variety of, pharynx, and larynx provide the substrate for a variety of sensations. They are essential for the

sensations. They are essential for the perception of complex or composite sensory experiences perception of complex or composite sensory experiences including oral kinesthesia and oral stereognosis. Relevant to the concerns of the oral health care including oral kinesthesia and oral stereognosis. Relevant to the concerns of the oral health care delivery specialist they also contribute

delivery specialist they also contribute to initiation of reflexes and coordination and timing of to initiation of reflexes and coordination and timing of patterned motor behaviors

patterned motor behaviors . The response of oral mechanoreceptors to natural stimuli is. The response of oral mechanoreceptors to natural stimuli is determined to a large degree by morphological factors such as the nature of the relationship determined to a large degree by morphological factors such as the nature of the relationship between nerve ending and certain cellular specializations, their distribution in the mucosa, the between nerve ending and certain cellular specializations, their distribution in the mucosa, the diameter of their primary afferent nerve fibers, and the

diameter of their primary afferent nerve fibers, and the central distribution of these fibers in the central distribution of these fibers in the brainstem.

brainstem. Because of morphological similarities to certain cutaneous mechanoreceptors, theBecause of morphological similarities to certain cutaneous mechanoreceptors, the mucosal lining may be considered as an

mucosal lining may be considered as an interinternal nal conticontinuatinuation on of of the the larglarge e recereceptor ptor sheesheet t for for localization and detection of mechanical stimuli

localization and detection of mechanical stimuli . In some regions of the oral, pharyngeal, and. In some regions of the oral, pharyngeal, and laryngeal mucosa, this analogy is appropriate whereas in others, existing data suggest a different laryngeal mucosa, this analogy is appropriate whereas in others, existing data suggest a different role consistent with regionally specific demands (i.e., initiation of

role consistent with regionally specific demands (i.e., initiation of protective reflexes).protective reflexes).

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Sound is basically a compression waveform at a Sound is basically a compression waveform at a certain frequency. Sound can move through air certain frequency. Sound can move through air or other materials like water or solids. It causes or other materials like water or solids. It causes vibration in the object it strikes.

vibration in the object it strikes.

Sound is a primitive & powerful force. It

Sound is a primitive & powerful force. It has beenhas been

used to blast off mountains; in medicine Radiologists use it for scanning the body in the used to blast off mountains; in medicine Radiologists use it for scanning the body in the form of ultra sound and Urologists use it to break Kidney and Gall Bladder stones. form of ultra sound and Urologists use it to break Kidney and Gall Bladder stones. Creation of the earth was through a massive sound when Allah All Mighty said the very Creation of the earth was through a massive sound when Allah All Mighty said the very powerful word

powerful word “Kun” “Kun” ; and its end, the doomsday will also be through an extremely; and its end, the doomsday will also be through an extremely powerful sound form called

powerful sound form called ‘Soor’ ‘Soor’ that will destroy the whole world. As Qur’an reveals:that will destroy the whole world. As Qur’an reveals: “And when the trumpet shall sound one blast; And the earth with

“And when the trumpet shall sound one blast; And the earth with the mountains the mountains shall be lifted up and crushed with one crash”.

(Al-shall be lifted up and crushed with one crash”. (Al-Qur’an 69:13-14) Qur’an 69:13-14) “For when the trumpet shall sound; Surely that day will

“For when the trumpet shall sound; Surely that day will be a day of anguish; Not of be a day of anguish; Not of ease, for disbelievers.” (Al-Qur’an 74:8-10)

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For centuries, healers have intuitively used sound’s therapeutic powers. In ancient For centuries, healers have intuitively used sound’s therapeutic powers. In ancient cultures, many examples of use of sound and vibration as treatment are found. Numerous cultures, many examples of use of sound and vibration as treatment are found. Numerous tools have been used since the beginning of time to create music that aids healing: tools have been used since the beginning of time to create music that aids healing: planetary gongs and Tibetan bowls, didgeridoos, rattles and

planetary gongs and Tibetan bowls, didgeridoos, rattles and drums.drums.

Even today, a growing number of medical professionals are embracing sound as an Even today, a growing number of medical professionals are embracing sound as an effective tool for healing. It has been proved that the entry of sound waves into the human effective tool for healing. It has been proved that the entry of sound waves into the human body is not just through the ears. We also hear and perceive sound by skin and bone body is not just through the ears. We also hear and perceive sound by skin and bone conduction. We are sensitive to sounds in ways that most people do not even consider. It conduction. We are sensitive to sounds in ways that most people do not even consider. It passes through the body and in the process the human tissues transduces

passes through the body and in the process the human tissues transduces pressure pressure waves

waves (sound waves) into(sound waves) into electrical stimuli electrical stimuli primarily by means of theprimarily by means of the pacinian corpuscles pacinian corpuscles (a special type of

(a special type of mechanoreceptors). The frequency range in which the human tissue canmechanoreceptors). The frequency range in which the human tissue can transduce sound waves lie between 50 and 800 cycles per second while the human ear is transduce sound waves lie between 50 and 800 cycles per second while the human ear is sensitive to sound waves between 20 and 20,000 cycles per second. Now lets see what sensitive to sound waves between 20 and 20,000 cycles per second. Now lets see what sound waves do when they enter t

sound waves do when they enter the body:he body:

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Ears are extraordinary organs. They pick up all the sounds around us and then translate Ears are extraordinary organs. They pick up all the sounds around us and then translate this information into a form that brain can understand. A remarkable aspect of this process this information into a form that brain can understand. A remarkable aspect of this process is that it is completely mechanical. On the other hand the senses of smell, taste and vision is that it is completely mechanical. On the other hand the senses of smell, taste and vision all involve chemical reactions.

all involve chemical reactions.

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Fig: Sound waves vibrate the eardrum, which moves theSound waves vibrate the eardrum, which moves the Ossicles:

Ossicles: malleus, incus and stapesmalleus, incus and stapes

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The pinna pinna , the outer part of the ear is like, the outer part of the ear is like an

an antenna antenna . It "catches" the sound waves.. It "catches" the sound waves. Outer ear is pointed forward and has a Outer ear is pointed forward and has a number of curves that determine the number of curves that determine the direction of a sound.

direction of a sound. Sound reflection Sound reflection by pinna alters the pattern of the sound wave. Yourby pinna alters the pattern of the sound wave. Your brain recognizes the distinctive patterns and determines whether the sound is in front of brain recognizes the distinctive patterns and determines whether the sound is in front of you, behind you, above you or below you. Once in the ear canal, sound waves vibrate the you, behind you, above you or below you. Once in the ear canal, sound waves vibrate the tympanic membrane

tympanic membrane ((eardrum)eardrum). This vibration translates through a group of 3 very small. This vibration translates through a group of 3 very small bones (smallest bones of the body), the

bones (smallest bones of the body), the ossicles ossicles into a force that acts as a piston creatinginto a force that acts as a piston creating waves in the inner-ear fluid to represent the air-pressure fluctuations of the sound wave. waves in the inner-ear fluid to represent the air-pressure fluctuations of the sound wave. The ossicles amplify the force from the eardrum. This amplification system is extremely The ossicles amplify the force from the eardrum. This amplification system is extremely effective. The pressure applied to the cochlear fluid is about 22 times the pressure felt at effective. The pressure applied to the cochlear fluid is about 22 times the pressure felt at the eardrum. This pressure amplification is enough to pass the sound information on to the eardrum. This pressure amplification is enough to pass the sound information on to the inner ear, where it is translated into electrical information that is transmitted by the the inner ear, where it is translated into electrical information that is transmitted by the cochlear nerve

cochlear nerve toto cerebral cortex cerebral cortex , the part of brain that contains the hearing center and, the part of brain that contains the hearing center and provides us the final

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The Bible equates "the Word", a form of sound, with

The Bible equates "the Word", a form of sound, with God and creation:God and creation: “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was with God, and the Word was

God.” (John I: 1-2)

Waves in sound move at certain frequencies. Rather sound in itself is a frequency just like Waves in sound move at certain frequencies. Rather sound in itself is a frequency just like light, aroma, vibration, music, brain waves or nerve impulses that are all frequencies. light, aroma, vibration, music, brain waves or nerve impulses that are all frequencies. Everything, as its most common denominator, is frequency. In reality, there are no solids. Everything, as its most common denominator, is frequency. In reality, there are no solids. We exist in a universe that consists entirely of energy at different frequencies. Einstein We exist in a universe that consists entirely of energy at different frequencies. Einstein proved this. Frequency defines it.

proved this. Frequency defines it.

Everything in the universe is in a state of vibration creating sound waves at variable Everything in the universe is in a state of vibration creating sound waves at variable frequencies. Each celestial body, in fact, each and every atom, produces a particular frequencies. Each celestial body, in fact, each and every atom, produces a particular sound frequency on account of its movement, rhythm or vibration. This includes the sound frequency on account of its movement, rhythm or vibration. This includes the human body. Every organ, bone, tissue and other parts of the body have a healthy human body. Every organ, bone, tissue and other parts of the body have a healthy resonant frequency (vibratory rate of an object). When that frequency alters, that part of resonant frequency (vibratory rate of an object). When that frequency alters, that part of the body vibrates out of harmony and this is what is termed disease. If it were possible to the body vibrates out of harmony and this is what is termed disease. If it were possible to determine the correct resonant frequency for a healthy organ and then project it into that determine the correct resonant frequency for a healthy organ and then project it into that part which is diseased, the organ should return to its normal frequency and healing should part which is diseased, the organ should return to its normal frequency and healing should occur. Our body is receiving and absorbing sound frequencies all the time from its occur. Our body is receiving and absorbing sound frequencies all the time from its surroundings. These external sound frequencies together with the vibration of the body surroundings. These external sound frequencies together with the vibration of the body organs make up a composite frequency, a harmonic that is your own

organs make up a composite frequency, a harmonic that is your own personal vibratory personal vibratory signature

signature . This signature encircles the whole body with a field, like an aura.. This signature encircles the whole body with a field, like an aura.

How does the body know what to do with all of the frequencies it receives? The body How does the body know what to do with all of the frequencies it receives? The body hears frequency. The ears change that sensory input into biochemical impulses and send hears frequency. The ears change that sensory input into biochemical impulses and send that information to the brain. The eyes feast on frequencies of light input, change those that information to the brain. The eyes feast on frequencies of light input, change those impulses into biochemical energy and send that information to the brain. The nose impulses into biochemical energy and send that information to the brain. The nose receives frequencies of aromas and changes it into biochemical input and sent it to the receives frequencies of aromas and changes it into biochemical input and sent it to the brain. Each sensory organ collects information as frequency input and changes that input brain. Each sensory organ collects information as frequency input and changes that input into biochemical impulses, which it sends to the brain. The brain in turn digitizes the into biochemical impulses, which it sends to the brain. The brain in turn digitizes the information and redistributes it to systems and functions of the body to maintain information and redistributes it to systems and functions of the body to maintain homoeostasis.

homoeostasis.

Sound at different frequencies when enters the body it is not only translated into electrical Sound at different frequencies when enters the body it is not only translated into electrical signals but it also comes in contact with the body cells and alters their basal vibratory signals but it also comes in contact with the body cells and alters their basal vibratory resonance that can be detrimental or beneficial for the body depending on the frequency resonance that can be detrimental or beneficial for the body depending on the frequency of sound.

of sound.

Researchers are desperately trying to find the healing frequencies. There’s plenty of Researchers are desperately trying to find the healing frequencies. There’s plenty of scientific proof that it can be effective for everything from enhancing the mental faculties, scientific proof that it can be effective for everything from enhancing the mental faculties, reducing stress and boosting mind-power. Many studies in recent times have shown that reducing stress and boosting mind-power. Many studies in recent times have shown that music (sound) can reduce pain and ease anxiety during surgical procedures. In a German music (sound) can reduce pain and ease anxiety during surgical procedures. In a German study there were lower levels of stress hormones in the bloodstreams of patients having study there were lower levels of stress hormones in the bloodstreams of patients having endoscopies when they listened to the music of their choice during the procedures. At the endoscopies when they listened to the music of their choice during the procedures. At the Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland, USA, doctors found that men who listened to Bethesda Naval Medical Center in Maryland, USA, doctors found that men who listened to music during sigmoidoscopies felt more relaxed during this

music during sigmoidoscopies felt more relaxed during this uncomfortable examination.uncomfortable examination. Sound therapy can make you smarter, too—at least temporarily. A study at the University Sound therapy can make you smarter, too—at least temporarily. A study at the University of California, USA, found that college students who listened to Mozart for 10 minutes of California, USA, found that college students who listened to Mozart for 10 minutes scored eight to nine points higher on intelligence tests than they did after sitting in silence scored eight to nine points higher on intelligence tests than they did after sitting in silence

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for the same amount of time. However the effect lasted only 10 to 15 minutes, after which for the same amount of time. However the effect lasted only 10 to 15 minutes, after which the scores returned to normal.

the scores returned to normal.

Another study from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, USA, concluded that Another study from Louisiana State University in Shreveport, USA, concluded that listening to slow and easy music lowered heart rates and allowed longer training sessions listening to slow and easy music lowered heart rates and allowed longer training sessions in a group of 24 young adults. While listening to hard-driving rock music had the opposite in a group of 24 young adults. While listening to hard-driving rock music had the opposite effect: heart rates increased and workouts were shorter when the subjects tuned in to rock effect: heart rates increased and workouts were shorter when the subjects tuned in to rock ’n’ roll.

’n’ roll. A new brancA new branch of sound h of sound therapy, calledtherapy, called Music Thanatology Music Thanatology , has evolved that seeks, has evolved that seeks to ease the emotional and physical suffering of terminally ill patients through soothing to ease the emotional and physical suffering of terminally ill patients through soothing sounds at specific frequencies.

sounds at specific frequencies.

In one of the few medical studies conducted on listening to the recitation of Holy Qur’an In one of the few medical studies conducted on listening to the recitation of Holy Qur’an Dr. Ahmed E. Kadi and Associates (Cairo), have shown a reduction in blood pressure, Dr. Ahmed E. Kadi and Associates (Cairo), have shown a reduction in blood pressure, heart rate, and smooth muscle relaxation in Muslims as well as non-Muslims.

heart rate, and smooth muscle relaxation in Muslims as well as non-Muslims. There should be no doubt that the

There should be no doubt that the sounds of the words of Allah have sounds of the words of Allah have divine healingdivine healing powers. Allah has made the

powers. Allah has made the work of scientists easier by work of scientists easier by revealing the healing frequencies:revealing the healing frequencies: "And We sent down in the Qur’an that which

"And We sent down in the Qur’an that which is healing and a mercy to those is healing and a mercy to those

who believe; to the unjust it causes nothing but loss aft

who believe; to the unjust it causes nothing but loss after loss." (Qur’an 17:82) er loss." (Qur’an 17:82)

Sound of recitation enters the body just like all other sounds or fr

Sound of recitation enters the body just like all other sounds or frequencies:equencies:

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• Through the ears into the brain, andThrough the ears into the brain, and •

• Directly into the organs and tissues.Directly into the organs and tissues.

All of us are familiar with the first type of entry mechanism as this is what we hear; its All of us are familiar with the first type of entry mechanism as this is what we hear; its effect is the audible sound, which in case of Qur’anic recitation would result in pleasing effect is the audible sound, which in case of Qur’anic recitation would result in pleasing and positive effects mediated through unknown processes taking place in t

and positive effects mediated through unknown processes taking place in the brain.he brain.

The second mode is entirely different. In this case, sound wave frequencies pass right The second mode is entirely different. In this case, sound wave frequencies pass right through the body organs and tissues, in the process altering the vibratory resonance of through the body organs and tissues, in the process altering the vibratory resonance of the body cells into a healthier pattern and getting converted into electrical stimuli.

the body cells into a healthier pattern and getting converted into electrical stimuli. Prophet (PBUH) always stressed reading Qur’an loudly and

Prophet (PBUH) always stressed reading Qur’an loudly and not silently by saying:not silently by saying: "The comparison between a silent reader and a recitor is l

"The comparison between a silent reader and a recitor is like a bottle of perfume ike a bottle of perfume

when it is closed and when it

when it is closed and when it is opened".is opened".

Allah has also emphasized reciting Qur’an slowly

Allah has also emphasized reciting Qur’an slowly (with pauses)(with pauses) for complete absorption offor complete absorption of its effects. That means that if we recite very fast then the frequencies can overlap and its effects. That means that if we recite very fast then the frequencies can overlap and mingle up resulting in

mingle up resulting in a vibratory chaos thus rendering the a vibratory chaos thus rendering the beneficial effects useless.beneficial effects useless.

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Our Qur'anic understanding can take various

Our Qur'anic understanding can take various forms:forms:

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• Simple comprehension of the literal meaning. Such comprehension must be theSimple comprehension of the literal meaning. Such comprehension must be the

bare minimum requirement, the key to all other stages, but

bare minimum requirement, the key to all other stages, but it is not enough.it is not enough.

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• The next step is to The next step is to find out how the Islamic scholars have understood it, either byfind out how the Islamic scholars have understood it, either by

hearing their expositions or reading their

hearing their expositions or reading their exegeses and other sources.exegeses and other sources.

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• Third is to Third is to study and ponder, on your own in order to discover and absorb thestudy and ponder, on your own in order to discover and absorb the

meanings using your imagination and

meanings using your imagination and knowledge. And,knowledge. And,

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• Finally to Finally to discover the benefits of it’s meanings and commands by obeying thediscover the benefits of it’s meanings and commands by obeying the

messages and fulfilling the duties and mission that it entrusts us. messages and fulfilling the duties and mission that it entrusts us.

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If someone recites Qur’an properly and

If someone recites Qur’an properly and with understanding of its meanings it with understanding of its meanings it would have awould have a pleasant and positive effect on the

pleasant and positive effect on the body besides the spiritual gains.body besides the spiritual gains.

Qur'an is guidance and mentor for everyone. It’s a complete book of life. There is a lot Qur'an is guidance and mentor for everyone. It’s a complete book of life. There is a lot more to it than what the eye catches. In between the lines and beneath the simple more to it than what the eye catches. In between the lines and beneath the simple meanings there are treasures of wisdom and knowledge for us to explore and benefit. meanings there are treasures of wisdom and knowledge for us to explore and benefit. Man is yet to decipher many of the

Man is yet to decipher many of the codes that it contains.codes that it contains. Understanding it is therefore vital; otherwise it

Understanding it is therefore vital; otherwise it will remain no more than a will remain no more than a sacrament. Allahsacrament. Allah has openly invited mankind to understand the Qur'an instead of just reciting it without has openly invited mankind to understand the Qur'an instead of just reciting it without comprehending the meanings. At so many places the Lord of the lords asks us: Why you comprehending the meanings. At so many places the Lord of the lords asks us: Why you hear not? Why you see not? Why you think not? Why you reason not? Why you ponder hear not? Why you see not? Why you think not? Why you reason not? Why you ponder not? Why you understand not? Why you take not to heart? To whom are these invitations not? Why you understand not? Why you take not to heart? To whom are these invitations addressed if not to every human being who possesses the senses of hearing, seeing and addressed if not to every human being who possesses the senses of hearing, seeing and thinking?

thinking?

“What, do they not ponder the Qur'an? Or, is

“What, do they not ponder the Qur'an? Or, is it that there are locks on it that there are locks on their hearts their hearts

(Muhammad 47:24)”

“Indeed we have made this Qur'an easy for understanding and remembering (dhikr).

Is there any, then, that will take it to heart” (Al-Qamar 54: 17)

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In light of the above discussion we can formulate a very effective and convenient In light of the above discussion we can formulate a very effective and convenient prescription for healing that is not only free of

prescription for healing that is not only free of cost but also free of side effects:cost but also free of side effects:

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Recital of verses and words that have unusual rhythmic involvement of the ‘magic spot’ Recital of verses and words that have unusual rhythmic involvement of the ‘magic spot’ are healing for the body. The Prophetic prescription of reciting

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chronic problems would immensely benefit from it besides in healthy people it would help chronic problems would immensely benefit from it besides in healthy people it would help in prevention and promoting health as a

in prevention and promoting health as a whole. Experience indicates that it is whole. Experience indicates that it is easiest to doeasiest to do so if one can make a habit of reciting it before going to bed. Also please remember to so if one can make a habit of reciting it before going to bed. Also please remember to recite it a hundred times in one go. The knock at the magic spot has to be sustained recite it a hundred times in one go. The knock at the magic spot has to be sustained otherwise the exact dosage will not be delivered. It is also advisable to do so in a state of otherwise the exact dosage will not be delivered. It is also advisable to do so in a state of w

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dua”. Instead He (PBUH) said to the blind man: “First go to the ablution area and make “First go to the ablution area and make

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Every day recite in a loud voice or listen to a good quality audio of

Every day recite in a loud voice or listen to a good quality audio of Q Q Q Q Q u Q u u u u r u r r r ’ r r ’ ’ ’ ’ a ’ a a a n a a n n n n i n i i i i c i c c c c R c R R R R e R e e e c e e c c c c i c i i i i t i t t t t a t a a a a t a t t t i t t i i i i o i o o o o n o n n n n forn for at least 5-10 minutes. More would be even better. Ideally environment should be calm, at least 5-10 minutes. More would be even better. Ideally environment should be calm, quite and free from other noises. Best time would be early morning before starting work. quite and free from other noises. Best time would be early morning before starting work. Chronic or terminally sick patients should have an audio player in their room and listen to Chronic or terminally sick patients should have an audio player in their room and listen to 30 to 60 minutes of recitation 2-3 times

30 to 60 minutes of recitation 2-3 times daily.daily.

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Make a habit of reciting

Make a habit of reciting ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ L‘ LLLLa La a a a i a i i i i l i l l l a l l a a a a h a h h h a h h a a a i a a i i i i l i l l l l l l l l l l a l a a a a l a l l l l l l l l l l a l a a a h a a h h h h ’ h ’ ’ ’ ’ , the other’ , the other ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ k ‘ ‘ k k k k a k a a a l a a l l l l i l i i i i m i m m m m a m a a a a s a s s s ’ s s ’ ’ ’ ’ or simply’ or simply ‘ ‘ ‘ ‘ A‘ ‘ AAAAl Al l l l l l l l l a a a h a h h h h ,h ,,,, A,AAAAl Al l l l l l l l l l a l a a a a h a h h h ’ h h ’ ’ ’ ’ in your’ in your free time like walking, driving, climbing stairs, etc. Nothing can be a better utilization of free time like walking, driving, climbing stairs, etc. Nothing can be a better utilization of your time than the remembrance of Allah.

your time than the remembrance of Allah.

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Always make a genuine effort to understand the ‘‘‘‘‘m ‘m m m m e m e e e a e e a a a a n a n n n n i n i i i n i i n n n n g n g g g g s g s s s ’ s s ’ ’ ’ _{’ of the recited verses. First}’ of the recited verses. First know the literal meanings and follow it up by reading authentic commentaries by Muslim know the literal meanings and follow it up by reading authentic commentaries by Muslim scholars. Afterwards ponder through your imagination on the verses of Allah as they can scholars. Afterwards ponder through your imagination on the verses of Allah as they can have multiple meanings and

have multiple meanings and explanations.explanations. Note:

Note: 1.

1. Have complete anHave complete and unbreakable faith in Allah ad unbreakable faith in Allah and the Last Prophet Muhamnd the Last Prophet Muhammad,mad, peace be upon him.

peace be upon him. 2.

2. Wudu (purification) is Wudu (purification) is an important an important pre-requisite to attain pre-requisite to attain maximum maximum benefit.benefit. 3.

3. Though faith is an essThough faith is an essential ingredient but still Non-Muslimential ingredient but still Non-Muslims can also gain hs can also gain health ealth benefits by following this prescription, as Allah has no limits.

benefits by following this prescription, as Allah has no limits. 4.