According to Islam, is good health || Islam and health

One of the greatest gifts that God has given to humanity, according to Islam, is good health. It should be mentioned that, according to the following narrative, health is the greatest blessing following belief:

Hadith:

After mounting the pulpit and shedding tears, God's last messenger, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), prayed for pardon and health, saying that nothing is more valuable than health after receiving certainty.

Associated with Tirmidhi

We indeed take our health for granted. We should give thanks to God for our health and do everything in our power to maintain it. Our bodies are a gift from God, given to us for a specific amount of time. He will hold us accountable for how we care for and use our health and bodies.

According to legend, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) said:

"On the Day of Judgement, no one will be permitted to leave their place until they have been questioned about how they have lived, used their knowledge, made and spent their money, and pursued their health."

Associated with Tirmidhi

The only way to keep this blessing intact is to take excellent care of one's health and take all necessary steps to preserve and improve it. In light of this, every Muslim should make sure they take all the required steps to maintain excellent health. Muslims have practiced healthy living since the religion's founding more than 14 centuries ago. In addition, the Sunnah and the Quran provide guidelines for Muslims on how to maintain good health and lead a pure life. Islam gives its adherents several reasons to lead healthy lives; a few of these are enumerated here.

Daily prayer:

The health advantages of fasting or any other form of devotion are not as significant as the benefits of prayer. The Islamic prayer, known as the salah, combines mental and physical focus. The required prayers, which are spoken five times a day at specified times, are beneficial for breathing, blood circulation, and overall joint flexibility. We know that anything done moderately and consistently is significantly better than sudden over-exertion on uncommon occasions, even when it is not physically overly taxing.

 

Ablution before Prayer and Ghusl:

Muslims are required to conduct the ablution, which entails a complete washing of their hands, mouths, noses, faces, arms (up to the elbow), and feet (up to the ankle), before praying. When performed five times a day, this self-purification practice leaves the worshipper clean, rejuvenated, and prepared to encounter his creator. Muslims must wash their hands with water after urinating or defecating. Taking a shower, or ghusl is another act of worship that promotes wellness. This must be done at least once a week before attending the Friday prayer and must be done when one is in a state of ritual impurity.

Diet & Nutrition:

Islam's numerous scriptures and writings encourage eating wholesome, healthful foods in moderation. In the Quran, God says it plainly:

"Eat of the good things which we have provided for you." (2:173)

"Eat what is good and lawful for the earth."(2:168)

To preserve the equilibrium that God has established in everything, a balanced diet is also necessary.

God addresses this in the Quran when He states, "And He enforced the balance." you stay within the boundaries, closely adhere to the balance, and don't go overboard.’’ (55:7-9)

Overeating, as we all know, damages our systems. Uncontrolled eating habits are linked to several illnesses, including diabetes, heart attacks, strokes, and vascular disorders. It has been said that the "Stomach is the home of ill health" and that illness is typically caused by the stomach. We are taught to eat sensibly by Islam: "Eat and drink, but avoid excess." (20:81)

The following Hadiths of God's Messenger discourage overindulgence and food waste even more:

Nobody has ever filled a container worse than their stomach in history. The son of Adam just requires a small amount of food to stay strong, therefore when he does so, he should keep in mind that a third of his stomach is used for breathing, a third for food, and a third for water.

Ibn Maja

Fasting:

During the month of Ramadan, people fast from sunrise to sunset to seek God's blessings and to practice self-control and constraint in all facets of their lives. The goal is to maintain this condition of piety and God-consciousness even after Ramadan is done. Now is the perfect time to purge one's life of impurities and faults.

"O you who think that for you to acquire Taqwa (God consciousness), fasting is required of you just as it was required of those who came before you."

In Islam, fasting does not entail starvation and is equivalent to a moderate calorie intake. After the fast is broken, you can consume any food in moderation. Chemicals included in many processed meals can accumulate in our systems over time and become poisons stored in our cells. In addition to giving our bodies and digestive systems a break, fasting can help our bodies rid themselves of harmful pollutants. Studies have shown that fasting can reduce cholesterol and blood sugar, which implies that it would be a good idea for those with essential hypertension, obesity, and moderate-to-stable non-insulin diabetes.

Prohibition of Intoxicants:

For good reason, Islam outlaws the use of intoxicants like alcohol and drugs. Such vices' fleeting pleasure results in severe long-term harm to the body, psyche, and social structure of society. Because of the detrimental effects smoking has on the body, some schools of thought place it on the list of forbidden things. Muslims would seem to immediately live healthier lives if they followed Islamic principles.

In the Quran, God declares:

Satan's strategy is to use drugs and gambling to incite animosity and hostility among you, prevent you from remembering Allah, and prevent you from praying. If this is the case, will you not refrain? (5:90)