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 Prescriptions with Purpose: How pharmacy becomes a Path to Jannah Bismillahi Rahmani-Raheem The common perception of a pharmacist by people is often limited to counting drugs, compounding medications, and giving basic instructions to patients. But in reality, the pharmacist's job goes beyond the counter and each act associated with the safety of patients will be accounted for on the day of judgement. The noble profession when practiced with sincerity is a profound act of worship which pushes us closer to Jannah. This act is very pleasing to the Almighty Allah. Meanwhile, if this same profession is practiced with another intention other than the ones accepted in Islam, the outcome will be a very unrewarding one. This means being a pharmacist can earn us divine rewards when we focus on the Islamic principles. Allah stated in the Qur'an: “ Their meat will not reach Allah, nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may...

 Pharmacists Roles in Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. We begin in the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. May peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his family, his companions, and all who follow their path with sincerity. Alhamdulillah, welcome to the fifth issue of Pharmacy Beyond the Counter, a publication committed to showcasing the depth and responsibility of our noble profession. In this journey, we have explored counselling, community engagement, and the unseen duties that make pharmacy a calling rooted in service and integrity. In this issue, we turn our attention to a global health threat that grows silently every day: antimicrobial resistance . As pharmacists and pharmacy students, this is not just another scientific topic; it is an urgent amanah. How we respond today could determine the safety of future generations. Understanding the Weight of Antimicrobial Resistance Antimicr...

IBAADAH AND THE CONDITIONS FOR ITS ACCEPTABILITY BISMILLAH... Ibaadah in Islam literally means worship, which is the highest form of humility before Allah. It is solely the reason behind human creation Allah says " I did not create the jinn and humans except that they may worship M e.” Q51Vs56 That is, the main goal of every single human being is to worship his Creator. Often, it is sometimes misunderstood as actions alone. Ibaadah is actually defined as anything that Allah loves and is happy with in actions and sayings, whether apparent or hidden. Therefore, Ibaadah is not just observing the five daily prayers, fasting, giving Zakaat or performing hajj. It involves every single statement uttered, which Allah loves whether in public or private. While Ibaadah is the major duty of human beings to Allah, It has to be perfected and accepted to fulfill the main purpose - attaining Allah's pleasure and reward. From the hadeeth reported by Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with hi...

  The First Line of Defense: Community Pharmacists in Disease Surveillance and Epidemic Control Assalamu alaikum wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh. In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful, the Most Compassionate. May peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (SAW), his family, his companions, and all who follow their path with sincerity and service. Alhamdulillah, welcome to the fourth issue of Pharmacy Beyond the Counter, a publication of the PMSSN National Secretariat (University of Ilorin), dedicated to showcasing the depth, responsibility, and ethical beauty of pharmacy practice through the lens of Islamic values. In our previous issue, we explored the role of counselling in ensuring patient safety, a vital act of care that connects knowledge to compassion. In this issue, we broaden our view to the community level, where pharmacists serve as the first line of defense in protecting public health through disease surveillance, prevention, and epidemic control. Pharmacist...