Following are things that Islam has taught mankind regarding how to lead a healthy life and the most of these things have been proven by science to be true.

1. 7 Islamic Tips for a Healthy Life
Islamisa complete wayof life whichiswhyitnotonlytakesstepsof the spiritual developmentof a
humanbeingbutalsoguidesthemonotheraspectsof life.One of these aspectsthatIslamhasprovided
great emphasis onishowto leada healthlife.Followingare thingsthatIslamhastaught mankind
regardinghowto leada healthylife andthe mostof these thingshave beenprovenbyscience tobe
true.
ProhibitiononAlcohol Consumption
The prohibitiononalcohol is probablyone of Islam’smostwell-knowndietaryrestrictions,withvalid
reason.Accordingtohealthwebsite WebMD.com,notonlydoesalcohol cause cirrhosisof the liverand
reduce concentrationresultinginaccidents,itcanalsocontribute toconditions suchasanemia,cancer,
cardiovasculardisease andevenAlzheimer’s.
ProhibitiononEatingPork
Thisis anotherone of Islam’sdietaryrestrictionsthatwouldbe well knowntomany.Despite beingone
of the mostconsumedmeatsworldwide,porkintroducesvariousvirusesandbacteriainthe body,
accordingto healthylivingwebsite Livestrong.com.Thisinturncan contribute tovomiting,fever,
diarrhea,abdominal crampsanddehydration,all of whichcanprove fatal inextreme cases.
Moderationin Diet
Islamemphasizes moderation–not toomuch and nottoo little –in everyaspectof life.The secondhalf
of verse 31 of Surah Al-A’raf states,“Eatanddrink,butbe notexcessive.Indeed,He likesnotthose who
commitexcess.”A hadithin Tirmidhi furtheradvisesMuslimstoleave “one thirdof the bellywithfood,
anotherthirdwithdrinkandleave one thirdemptyforeasybreathing.”
Whenit comesto our diet,ithasbeenscientificallyproventhateatingtoomuchcan contribute to
weightgainandobesity, andall the healthconcernsstemmingfromit.Similarly,eatingtoolittle can
resultinyourbodynot receivingthe nutrientsitneedsforproperdevelopmentandsurvival.
UsingSiwaak
ProphetMohammad(SAW) encouragedhisfollowerstouse a Miswaak because “siwaak cleansesthe
mouthand pleasesthe Lord aftereverymeal.”(Sahihal-Bukhari).Itcleansoutfood-buildupinyour
teeth,preventingdecayandreducingthe riskof cavitiesandtoothandgum infections.
WashingHandsBefore and After Meals
The Prophet(SAW) hasstronglyadvisedthatone shouldwashhishandsbefore andaftera meal.“Itisa
blessingtowashyourhandsbefore andaftermeal.” (AbuDaud&Tirmizi)

2. In the same vein, islam.ru statesthatProphet(SAW) hasstronglyadvisednottoclean handswitha
towel before ameal because itmaytransmitinfectionsfromone persontoanother.
Keeping Lidon Utensils
Stressingonpropercare of kitchenutensils,ProphetMohammad(SAW) said,“Coverupthe utensilsand
tie the mouthof the waterskins.”(Bukhari,Muslim) Thispreventscontaminationfrompassinginsects
and lizardsandinhouseswithopenkitchenskeepsstrayanimalsawayfromthe food.
Male Circumcision
Islammakesitcompulsoryforall Muslimmalestobe circumcised.Accordingto WebMD.com,male
circumcisionreducesthe riskof urinarytract infections,reducesthe riskof sexuallytransmitteddiseases
inmen,protectsagainstpenile cancer,andreducesthe riskof cervical cancerin wives.
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