Symposium on “A message from the place where ancient civilization originated”

Message from the Symposium Chairs

Message from the Symposium Co-Chairs

A review on the place of Khadab in the history of Iranian civilization and its role in Iranian medicine

Khadab is one of the most important solutions used to beautify and strengthen hair, and Khadab has been used for a long time throughout history. Moreover, putting Khadab has been a long- lasting tradition in the course of history. Also, Iranian medical sources pointed out to the herbs used in Khadab and its role in human health. In this regard, the present study examines Khadab and its place in...

“Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray).”

In the verse “Take as your place of worship the place where Abraham stood (to pray)” Abraham’s position is an intense discussion among Fariqain commentators. Commentary of this verse as Mosalla of Tawaf prayer and Tawaf area has a practical and jurisprudential role during Hajj and Umrah. On commentary of Abraham’s position and his status, more than six exegetic viewpoints have been proposed fro...

Health, civilization and the state: a history of public health from ancient to modern times

to be purchased collectively either through social or private insurance. Doctors sought to monopolize access to the resulting funds, which required "walking a tightrope between markets and government". Government help was needed to eliminate competition but no control over the profession was to be ceded in return. Hence the evolution of powerful self-regulating bodies such as the GMC and the AM...