The Frankincense Trail: Oman, Yeman, Saudi Arabia & Eygpt

This is a BBC documentary of a women tracing an ancient Arab trade of an aromatic gum 'Frankincense' used by Arabs, Christians and Jews for centuries. It has been said that it was one of gifts given by the three wise men to the new born Christ.

In Arabic its known as 'Luban'. It was reported that once a man complained to Ali (May Allah be pleased with him) that he forgets and that Ali (may Allah be pleased with him) said to him "Resort to Luban, because it strengthens the heart and does away with forgetfulness." Healing with the Medicine of the Prophet - 337

Its an amazing 4 part documentary in which a British woman crosses through a few Muslims countries studying their cultures, practices and the use of Frankincense. As she travels from Oman through Yemen, Saudi Arabia,  Eygpt and Palestine, she learns new ideas and beliefs held by the dwellers of these countries. Many of her misconceptions were cleared and new ideas were opened up.

Frankincense is used as an incense in the Arab world for decades and chewed on as a gum to improve memory. A close Yemani friend of mine told me that in her mothers house they always have frankincense (for burning and eating). Its mostly used in the form of essential oil in the west. It carries many health benefits, its used as aromatherapy to help in many psychological (i.e, fear, insecurity, paranoia, courage, panic attacks, forgetfulness) a and physical (.e, acne scaring, colds, nosebleeds, heart) conditions.


Its a MUST watch, it teaches about the history of this ancient herb, where it comes from. You will get a chance to also explore the history of some of these historic Arab countries.

The Frankincense Trail 

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

PART 4

I love the part where this women cries in Jeddah Saudi Arabia upon hearing the call for prayer for maghrib (the sunset prayer)

Biology of Dads

Interesting documentary!

Strong fathers strong children, we have always heard this pharse. But is it really true that fathers can influence the personalities of their children so much?? Well, this is what 'Biology of Dads' a BBC documentary proves with tested scientific evidence from UK's top experts in fatherhood. It shows how  Dads bond and influence with their infants all the way up to teenage age and beyond.

I was shocked at some of the scientific finding in realation to children and their fathers. The baby responding to the voice of the father was amazing SubhanaAllah!! I so agree the dads tend to prepare the children for the real world unintentionally. And they sure do play rough and tuff, which truly helps children be more independent and confident.

Love the dad-to-be circle set by dads with infants.

This concept of "Sympathetic pregnancy" never sounded or seemed agreeable to me! Personally I find it quite 'un-manly' of the dad-to-be to act like he 's pregnant when he's really not! I also find it sort of against our deen, because the dad-to-be is so called "naturally" acting like a woman. The man should most definately try to sympathies/care for the mother-to-be and show care and love to the baby. If there was such a thing (as sympathetic pregnancy) it would have been proven or at least mentioned in the Quran and sunnah. Wallahu Allam (Allah knows best).

Overall, it was a good documentary and a must watch for all parents and parents-to-be.

FUEL

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 Some reviews of the FUEL film followed by a link to watch the whole documentary film

"Animated by powerful graphics, FUEL looks into future offering hope via a wide-range of renewable energy and bio-fuels. Winner of Sundance Audience Award."

"Sweeping and exhilarating, Tickell’s passionate film goes beyond great storytelling; it rings out 

like a bell that stirs consciousness and makes individual action suddenly seem consequential." Sundance Institution

"...Tickell uncovers a hopeful reality pointing toward a decentralized, sustainable energy 

infrastructure like big rigs tanking up on biofuel at Carls Corner Texas truck stop, a new 

Brooklyn biodiesel plant serving three states, a miraculous Arizona algae-based fuel farm, and the 

Swedish public voting to be petroleum free by 2020" Sundance Institution

"Fuel, which Tickell directed and co -wrote, revisits his worldwide tour to promote bio-diesels in his Veggie Van. The movie segues from his personal narrative (his mother who lived near oil refineries in Louisiana suffered nine miscarriages) to a citizen's clarion call for biofuels and other non-oil forms of energy. It is stylistically breezy but deeply sincere, as Tickell offers a thoughtful, well researched argument for alternative energy." Washington Post

"There is plenty of damning material on the oil companies' toxic contributions to local 

environments. Yet, one of the refreshing traits of this action-nudging documentary is Tickell's 

willingness to wrestle his own biases." Denver Post

FUEL FILM part-1

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WATCH FULL FILM here 

Madness in the fast lane

'Madness in the fast lane' is a 45 mins documentary about two sisters who almost killed themselves by jumping into the coming highway traffic. After watching this documentary I was kinda terrified to think that these women are out and about in the world. I am left with a question... why would they let these crazy women out of psychiatric ward to live freely when they can be a danger to people around them. 

Madness in the fast lane

Cure to Cancer!

"Dying to Have Known" is a documentary film done by Steve Kroschel who goes on a 52 day journey to find evidence to see the effectiveness of the Gerson Therapy - a long suppressed natural cure to cancer. He travels around the world to learn about the effectiveness of the therapy, meets cured cancer patients who have tried the Gerson Therapy. Interviewed  scientists, surgeons and nutritionists to see what they have to say about the Therapy. Watch the documentary to see what they had to say about the Gerson Therapy.

At the end the question still remains "Why is this powerful curative therapy still suppressed, more than 75 years after it was clearly proven to cure degenerative disease?"


Dying to have Known was released in 2006, two years later in 2008 Steve Kroschel made another film in which he meets with a 15 year old boy Garrett who had come across the Gerson Therapy, embarks on a journey to learn about the therapy as part of his homeschooling homework! This young boy meets with Dr. Gerson's daughter Charlotte Gerson and some other doctors. He also meets a dentist and find some shocking information regarding our dental care. They also have a discussion on the topic of MSG {mono sodium glutamate} which is also known as "Aji no moto"  and "Chinese salt". Watch the documentary to see what the young boy finds. Also see if the question from the last documentary was answered.

Charlotte Gerson is the author of the following two books.

Click here to learn more about the Therapy and also check this link out.

The Life of Muhammad SAW

A ground-breaking first British television BBC documentary on "The Life of Muhammad (saw)"It's a three-part series presented by Rageh Omaar, since he's a Muslim he was able to reach parts of Makkah and Madinah where non-Muslims are forbidden to enter. It's well filmed and talks about some of the finer points of Islamic theology, which maybe heavy for someone new to the Islam or Islamic theology. The best part is that it's filmed recently so you will get to see the  latest sites, and also relevant sites. There is a diverse line-up of talking heads like - Karen Armstrong, Tariq Ramadan, Robert Spencer, Michael Nazir-Ali and Tom Holland.  

The Seeker Part 1


The Holy War Part 2


The Holy Peace Part 3


Alhumdulillah Found the rest of the parts! I simply loved the watching it.

Fluoride Alert

Fluoride has been a hot topic since the day it was permitted to be used in our daily use products. It's known to be present in our water, and toothpastes, gels, foams. varnishes (we use to make our furniture dark our light) and even in some creams. Drinking water fluoridation is a controversial subject, because its known to be a toxic substance.

Fluoride is known to have severe side effects on adults and children. It causes kidney problems, severe brain damage in children especially, impairs the thyroid gland which women are mostly affected with, causes bone disease, cancer and tooth decay.

FIRE WATER

The Fluoride Deception

Don't Swallow your Toothpaste

I hope these documentaries/video helps us make some changes in our lives and also encourage us to do something to take action against it.

I had posted about the "Side effects of Fluoride" sometime back.

You can also get more information from Fluoride's website.

Food Matters

Very informative and beneficial documentary film. A MUST WATCH for the sake of the trust Allah swt has made our bodies on us. I developed a love for nutritional study when I had gotten extremely sick about 7 years ago. I even took a few courses in college on wellness and healthy living. However, the love was more based on "learning" about nutrition then actually, making it a part of my life. When I had my first child, thats when I became very keen about what I ate, and what my son ate(since I nursed him). Now with two little ones all I want for our family is to eat healthy and live a happier life trying to please Allah swt. 

In this day an age we relay TOO MUCH on doctors. I am not at all saying doctors are bad, they have helped millions but also damaged millions (or should I say "killed" millions). What I am saying is that when we get sick, we should try to help ourselves and let out body heal itself by providing it means to do so. What means you ask?? A proper nutritional diet, alternate medicine. Give your body extra of that which it needs to heal itself.  There are so many things one can do before rushing to the emergency because we coughed or burned ourself. Again, I am not at all trying to say don't go the hospitals and doctors, go if need be. I have always been a strong opposer of pharmaceutical drug (May Allah keep us in His Divine protection Ameen). I guess maybe because every-time I got ill, drugs were just not my solution! 

To learn more watch FOOD MATTERS! (click to watch). 

Also, surf their website for some great information, take action ideas, and books!

 Whatever Allah swt has made Halah and TAYAB (pure) for us...EAT! nonetheless eat in MODERATION! 

Allah knows best! May Allah swt protects us all from ALL sorts of Illness. Ameen!

Please do leave comments on what you felt/thought about the documentary film

HOME

We will start of with an Award-Winning Documentary called "HOME" a film by Yann Arthus-Bertrand. It's a must see documentary film.

Click here to watch