@article{ author = {Hasanvand, Amin and Moradian, Mehdi}, title = {Fig, Olive and their Role in the Health of the Body}, abstract ={Background and aim: In the Holy Qur'an, many fruits are mentioned in several verses, and even God swears by figs in Surah Al-Tain, which shows the importance of fruits and their role in human life. Therefore, the aim of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects and role of two fruits, figs and olives, on health. Materials and methods: In the present review study, 39 articles from electronic databases or search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and SID were reviewed. Findings: The results of scientists' studies have shown that figs can have various therapeutic effects due to their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, including diabetes, cancer, microbial infections, and protective effects on various organs of the body. Moreover, olive with its protective and antiviral effects can play an important role in the treatment of various diseases, indicating the special attention of Almighty God for a healthy human body. Conclusion: The present study has indicated that two fruits, fig and olive, contain compounds that can protect body cells from various diseases, suggesting that Islam attaches great importance to the health of the body.}, Keywords = {Fig, Olive, Health}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {1-8}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-268-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-268-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {AraghianMojarad, Fereshteh and Purbarar, Fatemeh and Yaghoubi, Tahereh}, title = {The Role of Spirituality in Mental Health during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Review Study}, abstract ={Background and aim: One of the most important aspects of human existence is spirituality. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has experienced a crisis in today's world. Evidence and information on the impact of this stressful crisis on spiritual and mental health is scarce and highly variable. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of spirituality on mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. Materials and methods: In this narrative review study, the Persian studies were searched in Persian language databases such as Noormags, Alamnet, SID, Iran Medex and Magiran with the keywords: Spiritual Health, Spirituality, Coronavirus, COVID-19, Patient, during 2019-2021. The studies in English language were searched with the keywords: Spiritual Health, Spirituality, Coronavirus, COVID-19 and Patient, in PubMed and Scopus databases during 2019-2021. Besides, the search was done in Google Scholar database in Persian and English. Finally, 432 studies were found, of which 8 papers were included in the study by applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria and removing duplicate cases. Findings: During the COVID-19 pandemic, spirituality had a positive effect on people's mental health. Spirituality leads to a reduction in fear of death, plays a mediating role in the negative effects of pervasive fear in terms of attitudes toward a positive future and the quality of relationships with family, and reduces depression and anxiety in those affected. Conclusion: The results of the study indicate the need to pay attention to people's spirituality and mental health in relation to their personal and environmental health.}, Keywords = {Spirituality, Mental health, COVID-19, Review study}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {9-16}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-265-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-265-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {Hasanvand, Ami}, title = {Prayer and Its Role in Physical and Spiritual Health}, abstract ={Background and aim: Prayer is a great place for worshiping the Lord, bringing believers closer to the Creator of the universe. Considering the fact that the Great God has provided benefits for human beings in all His blessings, and prayer is a great gift from God to His servants to bring them closer. Undoubtedly, it has certain physical and spiritual effects, investigated in this study. Materials and methods: In this review study, 22 articles from electronic databases or search engines such as PubMed, Google Scholar, and SID were evaluated. Findings: Studies have shown that prayer physically brings about cleanliness, lowers blood pressure, reduces dizziness and fatigue, strengthens the body muscles, and increases happiness and cheerfulness, and on the spiritual level, prayer cures depression, increases serenity, reduces anxiety, and eliminates pride, envy and selfishness in man. Conclusion: The Great God has meets the physical and spiritual needs in worship so that His servant can use them in the pure moments of spirituality of prayer. In prayer, a very high level of attention is paid to both the physical and spiritual aspects, which is a sign of God's grace and love for His servants that the health of body and soul is ensured during worship.}, Keywords = {Prayer, Health, Physical aspect, Spiritual aspect}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {17-23}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-267-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-267-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {KhodayariShoti, Nasser}, title = {Studying the Health Dimensions and Its Individual and Social Packages from the Perspective of the Holy Qur’an}, abstract ={Background and aim: The consideration of the Qur’an and the content of its verses from the point of view of health is the focus of attention of many health researchers. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of health on human guidance and perfection in the Qur’an. The Qur’an has been presented as a book of guidance for all humanity. Human leadership requires health. Considering the fact that man is the caliph of God and is defined both materially and spiritually, the provision of health should also be considered in the same way. It is very important to study different areas and packages of comprehensive health from the perspective of the Holy Qur’an. Materials and methods: Fifty articles from electronic databases and search engines like SID, Google Scholar, Pumped, Civilica, as well as interpretations and books related to the individual and social health package were considered from the perspective of the Qur'an. Findings: The Qur'an considers health as a prelude to human guidance and happiness, and in this direction, it presents a wide range of homogeneous packages in the individual and social dimensions, each of which completes a link in the chain of health. Packages that include objective health strategies can have a positive impact on the promotion and management of physical and mental health of individuals. Conclusion: This study showed that there was a significant relationship between following the recommendations of the Qur'an and their implementation in the field of health. The recommendations of the Qur'an are included in homogeneous and consistent packages with all aspects of health that a person needs to achieve happiness and ensure his guidance.}, Keywords = {Qur’an, Dimensions of health, , Individual and social packages}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {24-39}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-272-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-272-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {Mirmoghtadaie, Zohrehsadat and Miramirkhani, Seyed Hamid and Taherian, Masoumeh}, title = {The Miracle of Colors in Health Education in the Third Millennium: Modeling on the Teachings of the Qur’an and Hadith}, abstract ={Background and aim: With the help of the electronic revolution, transformation is taking place in the field of education today. Multimedia training increases learners' comprehension and memorization skills. Considering that a number of multimedia are widely used in education in the third millennium, the aim of this study was to investigate the role of colors promoting teaching and learning with new technologies and modeling based on the teachings of the Qur’an and Hadith through a comparative study. Materials and methods: In this study, the qualitative research method was used to determine the role of colors in the health of third millennium education. Thus, in the first step, concepts and types of colors in Qur’anic and religious concepts were studied using the library method and the literature review approach. In the second step, the effect of colors in third millennium education was analyzed and internal factors affecting education were identified. Findings: In the artistic reflection of the Qur’an, colors and images play a special role and they imply the power of God and Rabbani. Moreover, in the discussion of novel technologies, the selection of appropriate colors can increase the readability of the text on the display and increase benefits such as minimal cognitive load and learning persistence and is one of the most effective ways to increase interaction with learners. Colors can also lead to concentration of thought and / or attention to the pervasive sense of learning. Conclusion: In the third millennium, education has changed a lot and the electronic revolution has introduced multimedia learning into the education system. Since in this type of learning, images and colors can improve the learning quality, educational designers need to be aware of the psychology of colors and to influence people’s performance.}, Keywords = {Color, Education, Third millennium, Modeling, Comparative study, Qualitative research}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {40-60}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-266-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-266-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {JafaripourFerdosiyeh, Hassan and Dehghani, Seyed Mohammad Taghi}, title = {Effect of the Mother\'s Spirituality and Religious Beliefs during Pregnancy and Breastfeeding on the Mental and Physical Health of the Child}, abstract ={Background and aim: Spirituality and adherence to religious principles are very effective in benefiting a person from a desirable life with various methods, such as eating a healthy and clean diet and strengthening motivation, hope, and peace to control anxiety and stress in difficult life conditions. The aim of this review study was to examine the research addressing the effects of spirituality and the mother's adherence to religious principles during pregnancy and breastfeeding on the mental and physical health of the child. Materials and methods: In this review study, 65 articles were found by searching national and international databases using the keywords spirituality, stress, pregnancy, breastfeeding, physical and mental health of the child in Persian and English languages, of which 30 articles were identified according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria after screening the titles and abstracts. Findings: The mental and physical health of a child is strongly affected by the conditions of its development during the fetal and neonatal period. Attention to spirituality by mothers during pregnancy and lactation can improve the physical and mental growth indicators of the fetus and baby by providing a useful and Halal diet, strengthening motivation, and reducing stress. Conclusion: The spirituality of the mother during pregnancy and breastfeeding affects the physical and mental health of the child. It is suggested that scientific institutions and health centers carry out appropriate planning to strengthen and improve the spiritual level of mothers.}, Keywords = {Spirituality, Stress, Pregnancy, Breastfeeding, Mental health, Child}, volume = {7}, Number = {1}, pages = {61-68}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-276-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-276-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {MohseniAfshar, Zeinab and Rajati, Hajar and Dayani, Maliheh and Rajati, Fatemeh and Shekarbeigi, Narges and Babazadeh, Arefeh and Zamanian, Mohammad Hossein and Shirvani, Maria and Aryanian, Zeinab and Asadi, Masoud and Ebrahimpour, Soheil}, title = {Effect of Ablution on the Health of Body and Soul: A Review Article}, abstract ={Background and aim: In Islam, purity and cleanliness are considered acts of worship. Ablution has removed the effects of inevitable environmental pollution, freed man from the formative effects of pollution, and preserved the spiritual condition of man. In addition, ablution also leads to external purity. This review study investigated the relationship between ablution and various aspects of health and health of the body and soul. Materials and methods: In this review, the keywords “ablution”, “purity”, “cleanliness”, “cleanliness”, “body health”, “soul health”, “mental health”, and “disease” were used. Magiran, SID, Iran Medex, and PubMed databases were reviewed. First, the titles and abstracts of the articles and then the full texts of the articles were examined. Finally, 27 articles were selected and reviewed. Findings: Ablution removes impurities and creates purity and health of soul and body. The preparations and phases of ablution play a role in the prevention of diseases. The brushing of teeth and the various stages of ablution have an effect on oral health and prevent impurities in the eyes, face and hands. Ablution is effective in preventing respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases and has a positive effect on mental health and nervous system and increasing sustenance. Conclusion: As a manifestation of cleanliness and purity, ablution promotes physical and mental health and prevents respiratory, digestive, musculoskeletal, and skin diseases. Ablution is highlighted as one of the effective factors in improving sustenance in Islam.}, Keywords = {Ablution, Purity, Body health, Soul health, Sustenance}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {1-9}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-274-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-274-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {Taghvaee, Abbas and Mahmoudi, Amirreza and GhavamipourSereshkeh, Mohaddeseh}, title = {Effect of Islamic Doctrines and Spiritual Health in Crime Prevention}, abstract ={Background and aim: Islamic life-giving doctrines play a significant role in improving the health of the social environment, preventing crime, and reducing delinquency, as these teachings have a significant impact on health and give people peace of mind through improving self-control and cultivating a religious and faith-based lifestyle in social and individual interactions and life. For this reason, the aim of this study was to investigate the effect of religious teachings on crime prevention. Materials and methods: For this theoretical and descriptive-analytical study, materials from numerous valid jurisprudential and legal books and researches were collected. Findings: The conducted researches and studies show the significant effect of spirituality and religious lifestyle on people's social behavior and improvement of people's mental health. People's faith and religious beliefs and their religious upbringing can be very effective as a deterrent and crime prevention factor. Conclusion: In jurisprudential and Islamic sources, more attention is paid to the causes of sin and crime and prevention of crime and sin than treatment and correction. The style and principles of religious and Islamic prevention play a very effective role in crime prevention by influencing social, individual and community doctrines and rules. Teaching religious doctrines and strengthening religious beliefs are considered one of the most important factors in crime prevention, especially in Islamic societies.}, Keywords = {Islamic doctrines, Crime prevention, Spiritual health}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {10-17}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-283-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-283-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {Roudgar, Hesam and Yadollahpour, Mohammad Hadi and Kheirkhah, Farzan and Khafri, Soray}, title = {Assessing the relationship between spiritual health and religious orientation with attitudes toward premarital relationships in interns and stagers}, abstract ={Background and aim: One of the most important aspects of human existence is spirituality. Premarital relationships are an issue in today's world. There is very limited and varied evidence and information on the effects of spiritual health and religious orientation on positive attitudes toward premarital relationships among medical interns and stagers at Babol University of Medical Sciences. The aim of this study was to investigate spiritual health and religious orientation on these relationships. Materials and methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 180 medical interns and stagers which was done in the form of a project based on correlation. Questionnaires of demographic characteristics, spiritual health and religious orientation and positive attitude towards premarital relationships were given to them to complete. Findings: When mental health was examined, there was a significant negative correlation with a positive attitude toward premarital relationships. There was a negative and significant correlation between external religious orientation and positive attitude toward premarital relations. The regression showed that positive attitudes toward premarital relationships decreased by 0.99 as the students' level of spiritual health increased (P< 0.001). Conclusion: The results indicate that increasing the level of spiritual health and religious orientation improves positive attitude toward premarital relationships.}, Keywords = {Spirituality, Religious orientation, Positive attitude, Marriage, Spiritual health}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {18-28}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-270-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-270-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {AmeriKhairabadi, Mohsen and Ebadi, Mahdi and Mokhtari, Mohamm}, title = {Analysis of the factors affecting social health in the Qur’anic lifestyle from the perspective of the Supreme Leader}, abstract ={Background and aim: Social health is one of the emerging concepts that has been considered by thinkers in the field of theory and policy. Social health refers to the concept of social capital of the citizens and institutions of a society. In other words, the higher a person's motivation to communicate and the greater the number of connecting lines between the individual and society, the better the social health of the individual and society. The aim of this study was to investigate the factors affecting social health in the Qur’anic lifestyle from the perspective of the Supreme Leader. Materials and methods: In this study, through the compilation of a library and a descriptive-analytical method, the effective components for social health in the Qur’anic lifestyle from the perspective of the Supreme Leader were investigated. Findings: Based on the research findings, the components affecting social health in the Qur’anic lifestyle from the leadership perspective included two direct and indirect parts. In the components affecting social health in the Qur’anic lifestyle from the perspective of the Supreme Leader, seven key components were identified, namely: spiritual health, moral health, physical health, mental health, spiritual health, faith health, and religious health. Conclusion: If we take inspiration from these statements and put them at the forefront of our work, we can hope for a transcendent lifestyle and a healthier society.}, Keywords = {Health, Social health, Qur’anic lifestyle, Supreme Leader}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {29-41}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-275-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-275-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {Mojiri-Forushani, Ho}, title = {Investigation of the beneficial effects of Punica granatum (pomegranate) from the perspective of Qur’an and Hadith for modern pharmaceutics}, abstract ={Background and aim: The Qur’an as a holy book contains many truths. The importance of the Qur’an’s instructions for human health is mentioned in various verses. Pomegranate is referred to as one of the fruits of paradise whose effect on the treatment of diseases has been proven today. In addition, it has recently been used in the pharmaceutical industry. Materials and methods: In this study, the therapeutic effects and applications of pomegranate in medicine and pharmaceutics were investigated using scientific studies available in authentic databases. Findings: Various parts of the pomegranate have therapeutic properties since they contain compounds such as anthocyanidins, fatty acids, vitamins, mineral salts and flavonoids. The main therapeutic properties of pomegranate are prevention and treatment of cardiovascular diseases, cancers and viral and bacterial infections. This fruit can also be used as a reducing agent in the synthesis of pharmaceutical nanoparticles as a new drug delivery system. Conclusion: The evaluation of Qur’anic verses and their adaptation to new scientific knowledge have shown that pomegranate has beneficial effects on human health from various aspects, and it is recommended that clinicians and researchers in the medical and industrial fields pay attention to this fruit.}, Keywords = {Holy Qur’an, Punica granatum, Health, Nanoparticles, Drug delivery systems, Therapeutic applications}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {42-56}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-281-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-281-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} } @article{ author = {Ghaheri, Seyedeh Zeinab and Rad, Amir and Alemi, Ashraf and Mobarak, Sara and Mirzaei, Mohammad and Radmanesh, Esmat}, title = {Effect of the fruits mentioned in the Holy Qur\'an in improving cardiovascular diseases}, abstract ={Background and aim: Cardiovascular disease is the most common cause of death. Improving the quality of the diet, such as increasing the consumption of whole grains, vegetables, and fruits, has a beneficial effect on cardiovascular complications. The Qur'an is a heavenly book in which there are 11 words about fruits and their derivatives, which indicates the value of fruits from the Quran's point of view. In general, the holy book of Qur'an has highlighted 5 fruits including olives, figs, dates, pomegranates and grapes and has repeated them in various verses. Materials and methods: In this review study, noble verses of Qur'an, books on interpretation of Quran and reliable scientific databases such as Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, IranMedex, Magiran, SID and Google Scholar were reviewed from 2000 to 2021. Related articles were reviewed using the keywords of Quran, olives, grapes, dates, figs, pomegranates, and cardiovascular disease. Findings: The results suggest that the fruits mentioned in the Qur'an such as olives, figs, dates, grapes, and pomegranates, play a major role in human nutrition and health due to their strong antioxidant effects, which reduce oxidative stress, and substances such as carotenoids, anthocyanins, and phenolics. The results of the studies have shown the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant role of these fruits. It has been proven that these fruits have a high potential to prevent cardiovascular diseases, reduce the complications of cardiovascular diseases and improve the health of these patients. Conclusion: The results of the studies have suggested that consumption of the fruits mentioned in the Qur'an reduces the risk of cardiovascular events, causes recovery in cardiovascular patients and reduces mortality due to cardiovascular diseases.}, Keywords = {Holy Qur'an, Fruits, Cardiovascular diseases}, volume = {7}, Number = {2}, pages = {57-70}, publisher = {4}, url = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-286-en.html}, eprint = {http://iahj.ir/article-1-286-en.pdf}, journal = {Islam And Health Journal}, issn = {9}, eissn = {10}, year = {2022} }