Caring for Our Health Is Also Part of Our Amanah (Trust from Allah)

[Mohaiman]

Assalamu Alaikum wa Rahmatullahi wa Barakatuh,


As Muslims, we often focus on our spiritual well-being, but Islam also teaches us to take care of our physical health. Our bodies are an amanah (trust) from Allah (SWT), and we are responsible for looking after them.


Simple habits can make a significant difference:

• Eat a balanced and wholesome diet.
• Drink enough clean water throughout the day.
• Stay physically active whenever possible.
• Get sufficient rest and sleep.
• Maintain good hygiene, as cleanliness is an important part of our faith.
• Visit a healthcare professional when needed instead of ignoring symptoms.
• Encourage regular health check-ups for ourselves and our family members.

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said:

"Your body has a right over you."
(Sahih al-Bukhari)

This beautiful reminder teaches us that taking care of our health is not separate from our deen it is part of fulfilling our responsibilities.

 

[Eric H]

As Muslims, we often focus on our spiritual well-being, but Islam also teaches us to take care of our physical health

Thanks for sharing, in the last few years, I have felt that people without a faith, have a greater need coping with mental health issues. I have lost count of the number of people who have talked to me about suicide this year. One took his life in the New Year, another last week. A month ago, we met a young girl around midnight, she was going out to end her life. Two days ago, I went to a man's house, he had put a noose up to hang himself, his leg had been amputated from a failed suicide attempt.

We live in a broken world, and if you can say as a Muslim, that your faith helps you survive the traumas of life, you will be in a good place to help others.