The Significance of Maintaining Health in Islam
Health can be defined as the state of being free from illness or injury. Islam gives importance to one's health, here’s what Islam sheds light on the significance of health.
- Health is not only a great gift by Allah but also a valuable trust from the almighty. Please do not take it for granted. Instead, take every care to safeguard it.
It is an essential factor in the development of the mind, necessary for sublime acts of morality and the discharge of religious obligations.
They must have a robust physique, sturdy intellect, sound mind, the firm will, high morale, and a life full of spirit, enthusiasm, and sublime passion.
- One should always be cheerful, glad, alert, and active. Make life well-ordered, elegant, and healthy through right living, pleasant manners, joyful smiles, and lively disposition.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) once saw an older man walking with his sons’ support and inquired about him, to which Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) got to know that the older man has vowed to travel to the mosque by his foot. After learning this, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Observed: “It is not the will of Allah that this man should torment himself” and asked the old man to take a ride towards his destination.
- Never take a burden more than your body can bear, don’t waste your physical energy on useless things.
You must save your physical energy and spend it in moderation according to your capacity.
Hazrat “Aisha (R.A.A) reports that Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Observed:
“Act as much as is within your strength, for the Lord will not feel wearied but you will get weary” — (Bukhari)
The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Forbade that a person should stand in a position where a part of his body is under the shade and the other parts in the sun.
- One should always be dynamic, energetic, hard-working, and meticulous in daily life routine.
A person should be chronic in facing hardships and in tackling difficult situations in life.
Don’t be a careless, timid, and simple materialist.
Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life was never a simple one; he (PBUH) took care of himself to preserve the physical energy and strive to enhance it.
Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) liked to swim as a sport and believed it to be the best physical exercise.
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