Imam Ja'far Sadiq & Saliva Regulation In Babies
Imam & Science Team
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Its nararted from Imam Sadiq (a) that: Saliva dripping from the mouths of children may cause serious harms if not allowed to flow. This can be seen in the cases of those with an excess of saliva, who sink down to level of idiots, fools & to diseases like general & facial paralysis. Allah has decided that this fluid should discharge by the mouth to keep him healthy in future.
Allah has kindly given them this gift, but they do not realize how deep & important it is. He has given them time to understand his wisdoms. So they become aware of him. If these people valued these blessings, they wouldn't have remained in sin for so long. So, all praise & honor belong to Allah. How great is His kindness! His blessings reach everyone, whether they deserve them or not. He is far above what these misguided people say about Him !
Imam described that saliva dripping from children's mouth, prevents serious neurological & developmental disorders. The role of saliva in maintaining oral & brain health was first studied in detail in the 19th century, with researchs confirming its prevention of diseases. It contains enzymes, electrolytes & immunoglobulins that aid digestion & protect us against infection. If saliva is not discharged, it can lead to bacterial buildup, affecting both brain function & immune response.
Hadith states that excess saliva can lead to intellectual & neurological problems, including paralysis. Modern medical research now confirms these associations. The connection between excessive saliva production & disorders was documented in early 20th century. Particularly in conditions like the infamous Parkinson’s disease. Children with neurological impairments often show excessive mouthing due to poor muscle tones, confirming Imam’s reference to motor dysfunctions.
Imam specifically mentions paralysis as a consequence of excess saliva production, which aligns with modern medical conditions just like Bell’s palsy, stroke-related paralysis & neurological muscular disorders.
The link between saliva control & facial paralysis was studied in mid-20th century. This condition, caused by inflammation of facial nerve, leads to facial paralysis, confirming Imam’s warning about saliva retention. Excessive secretion is a symptom of diseases, such as Parkinson’s & ALS, which cause progressive paralysis !