In a non-Islamic study, American researchers said that following the teachings of religions could reduce the pains of chronic diseases especially the pains of arthritis. The study proved that religious patients are more capable than non-religious ones to handle pains and lower them by boosting their feeling that they are healthy. The study also found that patients who want to get closer to god are usually in a god mood and their condition is usually better than their non-religious counterparts. Besides, they are supported by the community in facing their sufferance; Allah, the exalted says:

“Whoever works righteousness, man or woman, and has Faith, verily, to him will We give a new Life, a life that is good and pure and We will bestow on such their reward according to the best of their actions.” Nahl or the Bees: 16: 97

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By: Abduldaem Al-Kaheel