Whenever Allah’s Apostle (S.A.W) became sick, he would recite mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas)...
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Narrated Aisha (R.A):
Whenever Allah’s Apostle (S.A.W) became sick, he would recite mu’awwidhat (Surat Al-Falaq and Surat An-Nas) and then blow his breath over his body. When he became seriously ill, I used to recite (these two suras) and rub his hands over his body hoping for its blessings.
Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 6, Book 61, Hadith 535
Your brain is an energy-hungry organ.
The human brain makes up only about 2 per cent of the body’s weight, yet it uses around 20 per cent of the body’s energy. That is a remarkable amount for an organ that fits inside your skull.
Why does the brain need so much energy? Every moment, billions of nerve cells are communicating with one another, processing information and helping control everything from movement and memory to emotions and breathing. These activities require a constant supply of oxygen and glucose delivered through the blood.
Even when you are sitting quietly and seemingly doing nothing, your brain remains highly active. It continues processing information, maintaining connections between nerve cells and regulating essential functions.
So the next time you feel mentally exhausted after studying, remember that your brain really is working hard. Thinking may not look like exercise, but it is an energy-intensive process.
Why does embarrassment feel so physical?
Ever felt your face become hot after saying something awkward in front of a crowd? That reaction is more than imagination.
Embarrassment activates the body’s stress response. Your brain interprets social exposure as a situation requiring attention, which can trigger increased heart rate, sweating and changes in blood flow. The face may become flushed because blood vessels near the skin widen.
Interestingly, the reaction can occur even when nobody else thinks you have done anything embarrassing. Your brain is partly responding to your perception of how others might be judging you.
The next time you feel embarrassed, remember that your brain may be amplifying a moment that other people have already forgotten.
Mellifluous
adjective
Pleasantly smooth and musical to hear.
Origin: From Latin mel, meaning “honey”, and fluere, meaning “to flow”.
In a sentence: Her mellifluous voice made the song even more captivating.
Why do we get goosebumps?
Goosebumps are a tiny reminder of our evolutionary past. When you feel cold or frightened, the muscles attached to individual hair follicles can contract, causing the hair to stand up and the skin around them to form small bumps.
For furry animals, this response can make their coats appear thicker, helping them retain heat or look larger when threatened. Humans have much less body hair, so goosebumps no longer serve much practical purpose. Yet the ancient response remains.
