Muslim Healing: Theory and Practice presents the origins and development of what is today, an emerging form of alternative healing in many parts of the Mislim world and beyond, from the pre-Islamic (Jahiliyya)period in Arabia, through the Islamic era, the middle ages to the present. The guidance provided by the Quran on healthy eating and living habits, the significance of prayers and fasting, and the use of medication are all highlighted. The role of Hadith - Traditions of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and Muslim contributions to healing, the concept of illness in Dagbon (the...