Published books

“Healing with Tibb”, provides consumers with a comprehensive overview of the Tibb philosophy with the aim of empowering individuals to better maintain health and manage illness conditions using appropriate lifestyle factors. This detailed yet easy to grasp publication has been designed for individuals without a medical background to better understand the key concepts of Temperament-Your Uniqueness; and its relationship to the predisposition of illness conditions; as well as Physis- the body’s innate ability to self-heal, and how each individual can support Physis to achieve internal harmony.

The causes of illnesses and the rationale behind treatment from the Tibb perspective are explored in-depth, with discussion centering around the qualitative nature of disease. Readers are given insight on how lifestyle factors appropriate to each individual as well as to specific illness conditions can help restore and managing health. The book offers a wealth of invaluable information and includes 50 common illness conditions. It provides readers with an overview of each condition, the Tibb understanding on that disease, and its management, using medication and regimental therapies where necessary, but focusing on diet and Lifestyle Factors.

Co-authored by Prof. Rashid Bhikha and Moulana Dr. Ashraf Dockrat , this well-documented book is based on the works of Ibn Qayyim Al-Jawziyya and Jalalu’d-Din Abd’ur-Rahman As-Suyuti. It quotes relevant Qur’ānic verses and aḥādīth providing valuable insights into the principles of health promotion and treatment from the Tibb perspective, fully subscribing to the tenant that “prevention is better than cure”.

This Life Orientation school text book is aimed at grade 9-12 learners, to create an awareness of the importance of a healthy lifestyle, and empower young South Africans to take greater personal responsibility for their health.

Written by Prof Rashid Bhikha, was published in January 2006, with huge success. It is an interesting and motivating read aimed at the consumer and gives clear, explicit instructions on how to identify ones temperament, as well as offering individualised lifestyle programmes for each temperament. Beautifully laid out, with a wealth of information on the health science of Tibb and the impact which all aspects of lifestyle has on health, this book is a must-have for every home.

Our second book,” Cooking for Your Body Type – Everyday Meals to suit your Temperament” is aimed at the consumer. Not only is this popular recipe book a gastronomical delight it also provides valuable insight into the philosophy of Tibb and the importance of eating correctly to suit your individual constitution.

Published by the Ibn Sina Institute of Tibb in July 2000, “Tibb – Traditional Roots of Medicine in Modern Routes to Health” provides in-depth understanding of the Tibb philosophy. It explains the link between an individual’s temperament and illness, Tibb’s diagnostic techniques and the restoration of health as well as the treatment of illnesses.