About the Author
The Shifa Guide Editor
Independent researcher · 22 published articles
Shifa Guide is written and edited by an independent researcher publishing under the Shifa Guide masthead. The focus is well-sourced, safety-first writing on traditional wellness — Islamic remedies and Prophetic medicine (Tibb an-Nabawi), with modern evidence and safety context where relevant.
The editor is not a licensed medical practitioner and does not claim to be. This site is a careful reading of primary sources, not medical advice — every article carries an explicit health disclaimer, provides its principal sources, and defers to qualified healthcare professionals for individual medical decisions.
Articles are published under the Shifa Guide byline rather than a personal name to keep the focus on the sources and the evidence rather than the writer. Corrections and source challenges are welcomed and acted on publicly.
Sourcing Standards
- Quran and Hadith — cross-referenced against Sunnah.com and Dorar.net. Grading (sahih, hasan, da'if) is noted where relevant.
- Classical scholarly works — Ibn Qayyim al-Jawziyya's At-Tibb an-Nabawi, Al-Suyuti, and other recognised classical medical texts.
- Peer-reviewed research — indexed by PubMed, WHO, NIH/NCCIH, Cochrane, EMA, and the FDA. Case reports and low-quality studies are labelled as such.
- Regulatory monographs — European Medicines Agency herbal monographs, WHO Essential Medicines listings, and national pharmacopoeias.
Secondary blogs, unverified social-media claims, and anonymous forum posts are not cited.
The editor performs source and safety checks, but articles are not independently medically reviewed.
Review Process
- Research — articles begin with identifiable religious, historical, clinical, or regulatory sources appropriate to the topic.
- Drafting — articles are structured to lead with sourcing, then evidence, then practical guidance, and always close with safety limits.
- Source and safety check — the editor checks each article against the editorial policy before publication. This is an author check, not independent medical review.
- Ongoing review — published articles carry a "last updated" date and are periodically re-checked against updated research.
- Corrections — corrections are accepted and acted on publicly. Contact support@shifaguide.com.
What Shifa Guide Doesn't Do
- — Diagnose, treat, or prescribe for individuals.
- — Publish folklore or unverified attributions as fact.
- — Recommend remedies as replacements for medical care.
- — Accept paid placements or sponsored health claims.
Contact
Editorial questions, corrections, and source suggestions: support@shifaguide.com. See the editorial policy and about page for more.
Articles by This Author
Published Work (22)
- Pomegranate (Rumman): Benefits, Quranic History, Purity and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · October 13, 2026 · 5 min read
- Henna (Hinna): Benefits, Sunnah History, Purity and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · October 11, 2026 · 5 min read
- Vinegar (Khall) and Apple Cider Vinegar: Sunnah, Research, Buying and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · October 11, 2026 · 5 min read
- Olive Oil (Zayt al-Zaytun): Benefits, Islamic History, Purity and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · October 9, 2026 · 7 min read
- Saffron (Za‘faran): Benefits, Islamic History, Purity and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · October 8, 2026 · 10 min read
- Ginger (Zanjabil): Benefits, Quranic History, Buying Guide and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · October 7, 2026 · 9 min read
- Talbina: The Prophetic Barley Porridge — Hadith, Research, Buying Guide and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · October 6, 2026 · 7 min read
- Ajwa Dates: Benefits, the Famous Hadith, and What the Research Shows
Prophetic Medicine · September 23, 2026 · 6 min read
- Sidr Honey: Benefits, Yemeni Sourcing and How to Spot Fakes
Prophetic Medicine · September 10, 2026 · 9 min read
- Dua for the Evil Eye (Nazar): Authentic Supplications and Protection in Islam
Prophetic Medicine · September 10, 2026 · 7 min read
- What Is Ruqyah? Meaning, Evidence and How It Is Performed
Prophetic Medicine · September 6, 2026 · 7 min read
- Qust al-Hindi (Indian Costus): Hadith, Traditional Uses and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · August 19, 2026 · 7 min read
- Black Seed Oil Side Effects, Dosage and Drug Interactions: A Safety Guide
Remedies · August 18, 2026 · 8 min read
- What Is Cupping Therapy? A Beginner's Guide to Hijama, Benefits, and Safety
Prophetic Medicine · August 11, 2026 · 9 min read
- Miswak Benefits: The Prophetic Siwak Toothbrush in Hadith and Modern Dental Research
Prophetic Medicine · August 5, 2026 · 12 min read
- History of Islamic Medicine: From Prophetic Medicine to the Golden Age
History & Scholarship · July 10, 2026 · 7 min read
- Senna and Sanoot: A Prophetic Guide to Digestive Health & Safe Laxative Use
Prophetic Medicine · July 9, 2026 · 8 min read
- Prophetic Morning and Evening Wellness Routines: Adhkar, Sunnah Foods, and Rhythm
Prophetic Medicine · July 9, 2026 · 7 min read
- How to Verify Authentic Islamic Remedies: A Complete Hadith Authentication Guide
Authentication · May 6, 2026 · 7 min read
- Black Seed Benefits: The Complete Prophetic Medicine Guide (Habbatus Sauda)
Remedies · May 6, 2026 · 7 min read