It is here, that dreaded time of year when the “sniffles” pay a visit. Before you have to call your doctor for an appointment, aim for prevention. The best way to fight the cold or flu is by being productively proactive. This reminds me of a saying, “An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of medicine”. Narrated Ibn ‘Abbas: The Prophet said: “ There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) Health and free time for doing good. ” [ Bukhari ] Here are some tips on how you can fight the cold or flu, In sha Allah. 1. Think “Clean” We tell our children to wash hands before and after eating, sneezing, coughing and so forth. So why do some of us forget the rule for ourselves? To keep the cold out of your home, wash your hands as soon as you get home. Get everyone in the household to get into the same habit. Use an antibacterial spray to wipe door knobs in your home and common areas. Many aerosol sprays on the market kill 99.9% of the flu virus. I...