The progress of the discussion about the 'indicators of humanhood' is reviewed, along with several associated problems. It is argued that a more serious problem is posed by social attitudes about mental handicap. The author concludes that an uncritical use of criteria of humanhood may simply reinforce a morally unjustifiable social attitude.

Background: Anxiety is one of the emotional conditions among patients scheduled for surgery that can result in increasing postoperative pain, increasing analgesic and anesthetic requirements and prolonged hospital stay. Aim: To assess the effectiveness of listening to music and Holy Quran on patient’s anxiety and vital signs before abdominal surgery Method: it was a blind and three-group clinic...

Muslims believe that the The Holy Quran is the message of God Almighty which has been transmitted to His messenger, Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), through revelation in the Arabic language. This Holy book has been translated into many languages, including English. Although the content of the The Holy Quran has been translated into the English language, few studies have been conducted to explore the b...

This paper discusses possible neurological disorders in one of the oldest and most important monuments of human literature--'The Holy Scriptures'. These include epilepsy, neuromuscular disorders, speech disorders, psychogenic disorders, head trauma, and subarachnoid hemorrhage. The approach to and the 'miraculous' healing of these ailments is discussed.

In 1995, Holy Family Hospital, in Prince Albert, Saskatchewan, Canada, began the process of closing its doors. Holy Family Hospital, operated by the Sisters of Charity of the Immaculate Conception, had been tending the sick for 87 years, and was a large employer in the area. Its roots ran deep in the community. In September 1997, Sr. McMullen spoke to hospital employees, provincial and civic le...