If you eat shrimps---beware

Please read if you eat shrimps/prawns - YOU MAY  POISON YOURSELF ACCIDENTALLY

A woman suddenly died unexpectedly with signs of bleeding  from her ears, nose, mouth & eyes.
After a preliminary autopsy it was diagnosed that death was due to arsenic poisoning.
Where did the arsenic come from?
The police launched an in-depth and extensive investigation. A medical school professor was invited to come to solve the case.

The professor carefully looked at the contents from the stomach . In less than half an hour, the mystery was solved.
The professor said: 'The deceased did not commit suicide and neither was she murdered, she died of accidental death due to ignorance!'
Everyone was puzzled, why accidental death?
The professor said: 'The arsenic was produced in the stomach of the deceased.' The deceased used to take 'Vitamin C' everyday, which in itself is not a problem.
The problem was that she ate a large portion of shrimp/prawn during dinner. Eating shrimp/prawn is not the problem that's why nothing happened to her family even though they had the same shrimp/prawn. However at the same time the deceased also took 'vitamin C', that is where the problem was!

Researchers at the University of Chicago in the United States , found through experiments, food such as soft-shell contain much higher concentration of five potassium arsenic compounds.

Such fresh food by itself has no toxic effects on the human body.

However, in taking 'vitamin C', chemical reaction occurs and the original non-toxic elements change to toxic elements.

Arsenic poisoning has magma role and can cause paralysis to the small blood vessels. Therefore, a person who dies of arsenic poisoning will show signs of bleeding from the ears,nose, mouth & eyes. Thus as a precautionary measure,

DO NOT eat shrimp/prawn when taking 'vitamin C'.
After reading this; please do not be stingy. Forward to your friends

I posted the above article that I received through email on my facebook page a few weeks ago and everyone simply accepted the information as truth without further investigating themselves.All of the classic elements of a hoax email are wrapped up with a lovely red bow here.

• Threat of sudden, terrible death
• Lack of specific details about who the woman is, where this happened, and when this happened.
• Something seemingly innocuous that will cause the terrible death.

Right off the bat I am deeply skeptical about the purported effects of arsenic, that it

has magma role and can cause paralysis to the small blood vessels.

This is absolute nonsense.

Read the full analysis below as reported by skepticdetective

Symptoms of arsenic poisoning include headaches, confusion, diarrhoea and drowsiness. And you can be exposed to a lot of arsenic for a long time before you start to notice the overt signs of the poison in your system: convulsions (hard to miss), white lines across your fingernails, horrible blisters, hair loss… it’s not pleasant.

While arsenic is the preferred tool of the evil housewife who likes to watch her husband suffer a slow and painful death, it can also kill you quickly. An acute dose of arsenic will cause massive nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, kidney failure, coma and, eventually, death.

This does not match the “paralysed blood vessels” story.

Furthermore, shrimp does not turn into arsenic when it encounters vitamin C. It just doesn’t happen. Shrimp may contain low levels of arsenic, as it is a basic element and occurs naturally in the environment, but it is not a dangerous dose and your body can deal with it. Unless you eat shrimp until you sprout those weird antennae, then you might be in trouble.

I found no research which indicates that shrimp and vitamin C can have a magical party in your tummy and turn into arsenic. Nor can I find any news relating to such a death.

Finally, and I think this is worth pointing out, if you have an allergy to shellfish, they could kill you. and if you take an extremely high dose of vitamin C it can also be very dangerous. But this is NOT the same thing. (Incidentally, there is no evidence that vitamin C taken for colds and flu has any positive effect, so you can stop wasting your money on it).

This is a hoax. Do not forward it on to your friends and family. Just press delete.

Source:
http://skepticdetective.wordpress.com/category/press-delete/

Better In than out.....LOLOLOLOLOL!!!!!!!!HAHAHAHHAH

Passing winds, releasing gas or in crude terms 'farting' is very much a natural human activity due to the foods that we eat. However, is it socially acceptable for someone to just release his gas loudly in a public space? I have discovered that there is a difference in opinion on this subject matter and it certainly varies from country to country and from one culture to the other. So what exactly sparked this topic?...I had a British patient that came to the window last night and whilst I was trying to explain to him how to take his medication correctly, I was kind of interrupted by this ppppppprrrrrr sound..(farting sound)...and I then start again trying to explain and again there is this ppppppprrrr sound and the funny bit is that whilst I wanted to burst out laughing, the man at the window was very much unperturbed....So I'm wondering perhaps in British culture its pretty much alright to fart aloud in public....I decided to do a google search on this subject matter and I found some hilarious articles...In a recent article, the Malawian government has passed a bill that makes farting in public a misdemeanour...The people of the country were up in arms that the government has time to pass ridiculous bills whilst there are more serious issues at hand like poverty that needs to be addressed.
Despite their love of costly clothing and cuteness, it’s a well known fact that Japanese girls simply fart for fun, regularly producing bottom burps like burly builders.A practice that sadly doesn’t decrease after marriage either, with this in-depth and presumably scientific study finding that a staggering 43% of Japanese husbands had to suffer the sound of their partner’s pumping in just the first year of marriage alone...So what are your thoughts on this one LOL?

The Humane Treatment of Animals in Islam

Whilst browsing the internet last night, I came across an article with the caption, 'The face of cruelty'. The article was about a woman by the name of Antoinette Van Wyk who was sentenced for 12 months in prison in the Krugersdorp Magistrates court in South Africa after she was found guilty of leaving her Jack Russell to suffer after one of its back legs had been ripped off when he was hit by a car. Van Wyk apparently left the dog lying in her driveway for hours before someone tried to help.

There has been times when I visited homes that had pets but I found that many of the pet owners were negligent towards their animals without providing their pets with complete tender loving care and affection.

So what is the Islamic perspective of caring for your pets? Does Islam support the humane treatment of animals?
I was brought up in an animal loving family. We have one African grey parrot who is almost 35 years old. We have always had German Shepherd dogs and our house has always been an abode where stray cats and and sick birds sought  refuge. All religions teach us to be kind towards animals. They are a gift from God Almighty to provide us with love and companionship. They are a source of food and milk. Animals are utilized to carry out scientific and genetic studies to improve the lives of human beings. We visit  zoos and aquariums to gain an appreciation for the spectacular diversity of life on earth. We benefit from specially trained dogs that detect drugs, guide the blind, and assist the disabled. God says in the Quran:

“And the cattle, He has created them for you. You have in them warm clothing and (other) advantages, and of them you eat. And therein is beauty for you, when you drive them back (home) and when you send them out (to pasture). And they carry your heavy loads to regions which you could not reach but with great distress to yourselves. Surely your Lord is Compassionate, Merciful. And (He made) horses and mules and asses that you might ride upon them and as an ornament. And He creates what you know not.” (Quran 16:5-8)

The mercy of Islam extends beyond human beings to all living creations of God. Islam prohibits cruelty to animals. Fourteen hundred years ago, long before the modern animal rights movement began with the publication of Peter Singer’s book, “Animal Liberation,” in 1975, Islam required kindness to animals and cruelty to them a sufficient reason for a person to be thrown into the Fire!

Once, the Prophet of Mercy spoke of God’s forgiveness due to the humane treatment of animals. He told his companions the story of a man who got thirsty on his way. He found a well, climbed down inside it to the water, and quenched his thirst. When he came out he saw a panting dog licking on mud out of extreme thirst. The man thought to himself, ‘The dog has become as thirsty as I was!’ The man went down the well again and got some water for the dog. God appreciated his good work and forgave him. The companions asked, ‘O Prophet of God, do we get rewarded on humane treatment of animals?’ He said, ‘There is a reward in (doing good to) every living being.’[1]

On another occasion, Prophet Muhammad, may the mercy and blessings of God be upon him, described God’s punishment of a woman who was sent to Hell because of a cat. She kept her locked up, neither feeding her nor setting her free to feed herself.[2]

Islam laid down humane slaughtering regulations. Islam insists that the manner of slaughter should be that which is least painful to the animal. Islam requires that the slaughtering instrument not be sharpened in front of the animal. Islam also prohibits the slaughtering of one animal in front of another. Never, prior to Islam, had the world witnessed such concern for animals.

Humane Islamic treatment of animals can be summarized by the following points:

First, Islam requires that pets or farm animals be provided with proper food, water, and a place to live. Once the Prophet passed by an emaciated camel due to hunger, he said:

“Fear God in regards to these animals who can not speak their will. If you ride them, treat them accordingly (by making them strong and fit for that), and if you [plan to] eat them, treat them accordingly (by making them fat and healthy).” (Abu Dawud)

Second, an animal should not be beaten or tortured. Once the Prophet of Mercy passed by an animal branded on his face. He said, ‘Has it not reached you that I have cursed the one who brands an animal’s face or hits it on its face?’[3] The Prophet of Mercy advised his wife to treat an unruly camel that she was riding kindly.[4] Making animals fight one another for entertainment was also forbidden by the Prophet.[5]

Third, Islam forbids using animals or birds for targets when practicing shooting. When Ibn Umar, one of the companions of Prophet Muhammad saw some people practicing archery using a hen as a target, he said:

“The Prophet cursed anyone who made a living thing into a target (for practice).”

The Prophet Muhammad also said:

“‘Whoever kills a bird or anything else without its due right, God would ask him about it.’ It was said: ‘O Messenger of God! What is its due right?’ He said: ‘To kill it for food…and do not sever its head, and throw it!’” (Targheeb)

Shooting at live pigeons was once an Olympic event and today dove shooting is allowed in many places.

Fourth, separating nestling birds from their mothers is not allowed in Islam.

Fifth, it is forbidden to mutilate an animal by cutting off its ears, tails or other body parts without just reason.

Sixth, a sick animal under one’s care should be treated properly.

Through these rules and regulations legislated with regards to animals, a Muslim gains the respect and understanding that other creatures are not to be used and abused as one wills, but that they, like human beings, have rights which must be given in order to ensure that the justice and mercy of Islam be met to all who inhabit this earth.

Source:
http://www.islamicedfoundation.com/askscholar/animal.htm

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Stupid American Troops Do It Yet Again!!!!

So here's the scenario, a group of Muslims go into America vandalise a church, remove a few Bibles and burn them . The newspaper headlines the next morning will read " Muslim terrorists linked to Al Qaeeda vandalise church". The news will go viral with every news channel from CNN to BBC reporting on the same story.Normal televison viewing will probably be interrupted to allow President Barack Obama to make an emergency speech to the people of America regarding "muslim militia" attacking Christianity and the Bible and how he will deploy soldiers to protect the people of America from terrorism.Now on the flip side of things....The American soldiers who I call terrorists go into Afghanistan, rape the country of its wealth, rape the women of their dignity and pride,kill innocent civilians, burn the Quraan and have absolute no respect for the culture or the people of the country...Instead of there being a global outburst on the behaviour of the American soldiers, the American government has downplayed the situation by simply issuing and apology letter to the Afghanistan government and calling for an internal investigation as soon as possible.Ironically, the same episode has occurred in Iraq as well around ten months ago.Seems to me that the American troops are just too stupid to learn from their mistakes. The American soldiers in Afghanistan are supposedly there to save the people of the country from the Taliban or the so called "terrorists" and assist the country to the path of democracy. Judging from the behaviour of the soldiers, I ask you...WHO ARE THE REAL TERRORISTS?

Afghan workers at the main American military base, Bagram Air Field, saw soldiers dumping books in a pit where garbage is burned and noticed Qurans and other religious material among the trash. If the workers had not noticed this despicable act, and spread the word the American soldiers would have continued on their mission to burn the Quraans. Whilst we have a stupid American president telling Pastor Terry Jones that he will not condone the burning of the Quraan on American soil, the presidents own troops are involved in this despicable act on Muslim soil, in a Muslim country. This definitely adds further insult to injury.

Eighteen-year-old Mohammad Shaker said he first heard about the Quran burning on Tuesday in Kabul, and he and other members of his mosque decided to take to the streets Wednesday after morning prayers. "This is not the first time they're doing these things. They are killing civilians and taking photos of them. Every day they kill civilians with airstrikes. We can't accept their crimes in our country," Shaker said with regards to the American soldiers.

When Saudi national Hamza Kashghari tweeted inappropriate comments regarding the Prophet (saw), the Muslim world was up in arms against him to the point  that many have called for his beheading. My question is this: With such a despicable and disgusting act carried out by American soldiers, why haven't our Muslim governments created a global outcry in unison against the atrocities committed by the terrorist American government? Why haven't Middle Eastern countries taken a stance on this matter? It's about time that Muslim countries together impose their own sanctions on Westen governments like America crippling their economies further until justice is served.

To the ignorant forces of the west who choose to vilify Islam and destroy the book of Allah Almighty,remember that God Almighty himself has promised the protection of His scriptures. As Allah says: "We have without doubt, sent down the message and We will assuredly guard it (from corruption.)" (15:9)

Amongst the signs of the last hour is that the Quran will disappear(or will be lifted up). There is a hadith in ibn kathir with regards to the signs of the end of times which states something to the effect that people will only know the shahada. When asked where they learnt it from they will say we heard our forefathers saying this so we say it and they will enter jannah because of this.This hadith is also in bukhari.This shows that there will be no Islamic knowledge and people will have no guidance to refer to. However, the Quraan and the hadith will remain in the hearts of the thousands of students across the globe who continue to memorise the Quraan everyday. To the ignorant western forces who continue to wage wars on Islam in the name of democracy, YOU WILL NEVER SUCCEED!!