Integrative Shifa

08/28/2025

قال عُمَرُ: يا أسلَمُ، لا يَكُنْ حُبُّكَ كَلَفًا، ولا بُغضُكَ تَلَفًا.
قلتُ: وكيف ذاك؟
قال: إذا أحبَبْتَ، فلا تَكْلَفْ كما يَكْلَفُ الصَّبيُّ، وإذا أبغَضْتَ، فلا تُبغِضْ بُغضًا تُحِبُّ أنْ يَتلَفَ صاحِبُك ويَهْلِكَ.

ʿUmar ibn al-Khaṭṭāb (may Allan be pleased withi him) said:
“O Aslam, let not your love be excessive attachment, nor your hatred be destructive.
When you love, do not cling blindly as a child; and when you hate, do not wish harm or ruin upon others.” (al-Arab al-Mufrad)

This timeless advice reminds us to practice moderation in our emotions. Love sincerely, but don’t let it blind you. Dislike or disagree, but never with the wish to destroy. Balance in our feelings brings peace to ourselves and those around us.

08/17/2025

🌿 The Conscious Bar – Now at Integrative Shifa! 🌿

A wholesome snack only sweetened with organic dates—delicious, nourishing, and mindful.

✨ Flavors: Espresso Crunch • Creamy Tahini • Roasted Hazelnut • Smooth Dark Chocolate

💲 Just $10 each.
📲 Text us at 630-448-0887 to set up a pickup time.

08/15/2025

08/09/2025

Eating in a certain order can help digestion, energy, and blood sugar control. Here’s a general guideline:

1. Water first
• Drink a glass 15–30 minutes before eating to hydrate and prepare digestion (but avoid large amounts during the meal).

2. Vegetables / Salad (fiber first)
• Starting with fiber slows down glucose absorption and prepares the gut.
3. Protein & Healthy Fats

• Chicken, fish, lentils, eggs, nuts.
• This helps keep you full and stabilizes blood sugar.
4. Carbohydrates / Starches

• Rice, bread, potatoes, etc. Best eaten after protein so you don’t spike blood sugar too quickly.
5. Sweet Foods Last

• If you’re having fruit or dessert, keep it at the end so it doesn’t ferment in the stomach with heavier foods and cause bloating.

✅ Practical Example
Water → cucumber salad → grilled chicken → brown rice → dates or fruit.

08/08/2025

Shaykh Asif Uddin explores how we can live by the Sunnah in today’s modern world.Find holistic healing at www.integrativeshifa.com

07/09/2025

🛒 Cart Smarts: Navigate the Grocery Aisle with Confidence!

Feeling overwhelmed at the supermarket? Wondering what’s really healthy… or even halal? 🤔

Join us for Cart Smarts, a fun and practical workshop where we’ll break down how to shop smarter, eat healthier, and make better choices.

📆 Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM
📍 In-Person at Integrative Shifa & Online
💰 Free – $20 Suggested Donation
👨‍🏫 Led by Shaykh Asif Uddin

Whether you’re shopping for a big family or just for yourself, this workshop will give you the tools to:
✅ Read food labels with confidence
✅ Spot hidden ingredients
✅ Make Sunnah-aligned choices
✅ Budget for health

🔗 Register now: www.integrativeshifa.com/events

✨ Let’s reclaim the barakah in our shopping and nourish our bodies the right way — with knowledge and intention!

06/26/2025

Start the new Islamic year with purpose & prepare for Muharram with this powerful and heart-awakening talk by Shaykh Asif Uddin. Don’t miss the opportunity to reflect, renew, and reconnect.

Shaykh Asif Uddin presents insights on Muharram and the significance of ʿĀshūrāʾ. Find holistic healing at www.integrativeshifa.com

06/25/2025

This talk will examine Ibn Sina's groundbreaking "Canon of Medicine," which dominated European medical education for 500 years by integrating Islamic philosophy with empirical practice. The presentation explores how Ibn Sina's holistic approach, combining spiritual, mental, and physical healing, produced innovations including over 760 drugs, advanced disease theory, and medicine as both science and divine art. Attendees will discover how Ibn Sina exemplified the Golden Age of Islamic medicine and continues to influence modern holistic healthcare and evidence-based practice.

06/20/2025

🟢 MUḤARRAM EVENT – A Sacred Door to Shifā’ 🟢

Join us for a powerful session with Shaykh Asif Uddin on the sacred meanings of Muḥarram and its deep connection to healing (Shifā’) – spiritually and holistically. 💫

📅 Saturday, June 21, 2025
🕙 10:00 AM CST
📍 Online & In-Person at Integrative Shifa
🔐 FREE (Suggested: $20)
📌 Registration Required – Quick & easy!

🌐 Sign up here: www.integrativeshifa.com/events

Let’s start the new Islamic year with purpose, knowledge, and healing. Don’t miss out! 💛

06/18/2025

The Qur’an: A Divine Cure

The Prophet ﷺ beautifully stated:

“Take the two cures: the Qur’an and honey.”
(Reported by Ibn Mājah)

In this concise yet profound hadith, the Messenger of Allah ﷺ offers us a prescription that transcends time and place: the healing power of revelation and nature.

The Qur’an: A Spiritual and Emotional Remedy

Allah ﷻ describes the Qur’an not just as guidance, but also as a source of healing:

“وَنُنَزِّلُ مِنَ الْقُرْآنِ مَا هُوَ شِفَاءٌ وَرَحْمَةٌ لِّلْمُؤْمِنِينَ”
“And We send down from the Qur’an that which is a healing and a mercy for the believers.”
(Surah al-Isrā’ 17:82)

This Shifa is comprehensive—it addresses:
• Diseases of the heart, like doubt, anxiety, jealousy, pride, and spiritual emptiness.
• Psychological and emotional pain, such as grief, sadness, fear, and worry.
• In some cases, even physical ailments, especially when the Qur’an is recited with belief, sincerity, and trust in Allah’s power.

Many believers have experienced deep inner peace, calm, and even physical improvement through practices such as listening to the Qur’an & reciting it with reflection.

Honey: A Natural Medicine

The second cure mentioned by the Prophet ﷺ is honey—a natural substance praised in both the Qur’an and Sunnah:

“يَخْرُجُ مِن بُطُونِهَا شَرَابٌ مُّخْتَلِفٌ أَلْوَانُهُ فِيهِ شِفَاءٌ لِّلنَّاسِ”
“From within their bellies (bees) comes a drink of varying colors, in which there is healing for people.”
(Surah al-Naḥl 16:69)

Honey contains antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant properties. It was used by the Prophet ﷺ for various ailments and remains a powerful natural remedy today.

A Dual Cure for the Body and Soul

What makes the Prophet’s ﷺ prescription unique is its holistic nature. One cure—the Qur’an—heals the soul, strengthens the heart, and connects you to your Creator. The other—honey—nourishes the body, strengthens the immune system, and supports physical well-being.

In an age of rising stress, illness, and disconnection, this prophetic advice reminds us that healing is not only in medication, but in returning to the Book of Allah.

May Allah grant us the tawfīq to benefit from the shifā’ that is right before our eyes.