HEALTH MATTERS

Health is a thing which causes a person's heart to remain satisfied. The result of this is that the person is greatly motivated in fulfilling acts of ibaadah and other good deeds. When he experiences the benefit of eating and drinking, he expresses his gratitude to Allah Ta'ala. When his body is strong, he is able to do good work and be of service to others. Furthermore, he is able to fulfil the rights of those who have rights over him. Taking the necessary steps to acquire a healthy body with the above-mentioned goals in mind is therefore an act of ibaadah and considered to be a religious act. It is more important for women to have knowledge of these things because their children are brought up under their care and supervision. Children do not have any knowledge about things that would benefit them or cause harm to them. When women do not have any knowledge of these (health) matters, their children fall ill on account of their (the mothers) carelessness. Even if the children are able to study and learn, their knowledge is affected (on account of ill health). Furthermore, the sickness of the children or of the wife places the men under great stress. It is their money that is spent for the doctor's fees and medication. In short, there is nothing but harm. Rasulullah sallallahu alayhi wa sallam has urged us to seek a cure and to take care of our bodies. We are therefore writing a few necessary facts in this regard.