Submission. A term rarely used but holds a rather powerful meaning when applied to real life. To leave everything you are and everything you own in someone else’s hands is extremely difficult. But what if this someone promised you the heavens? Promised you all that is good for your soul? And in return only asked […]
The word Islam conjures a disturbing image in the minds of many people outside the Muslim world. It is a fact that many in the West imagine Islam to be a faith far removed from modern life, closed to science and that attaches no value to a good quality of life. The first reason for […]
What is the first condition for the immaculate coordination in our bodies? What processes take place in our bodies when we see someone we know or as we walk? What type of co-ordination is there between nerve cells and the brain? What processes are taking place in your body as you read this? The flash […]
This is the final part of a series of articles discussing the Islamic perspective on physical health. We have already discussed what health is, the importance of striving for physical health as a duty of every Muslim and the dietary means of attaining good physical health according to the Qur’an and Ahlul-Bait (peace be upon […]
In parts 1 and 2 we discussed the high prevalence of cardiovascular disease as well as the inter-related scientific, spiritual and Islamic reasons for maintaining physical health. The question now arises: what practical steps can we take to optimise our physical health? The practical advice we have stems from three main sources; Allah (s.w.t.) through […]
Part 1, of this series, provided a definition of health, which included physical, mental, social and spiritual well being. It also highlighted the rising prevalence of cardiovascular disease within the Muslim world. In part 2, we will now consider the justifications for maintaining one’s physical health, using Qur’anic references and Prophetic traditions. Three main reasons […]
Part 1: What is health and why is it important in this day and age? This 4 part series aims to discuss the Islamic perspective on physical health in the light of the growing problems of obesity and heart disease in this day and age. Parts 1 and 2 will provide an introduction to the […]
