Islamic Health & Lifestyle

Islamic health principles, encompassing physical, mental, and spiritual aspects, align with modern lifestyle components recognized by the World Health Organization, promoting overall well-being.

This guide provides a comprehensive overview of Islamic habits and practices that contribute to both spiritual and physical well-being, emphasizing the holistic approach of Islam to health.

This qualitative study explores the perspectives of Muslim scholars on the importance of engaging in physical activity for health and well-being from an Islamic perspective.

This article discusses the rise of obesity in Muslim countries and provides lifestyle recommendations based on Islamic teachings to promote healthy living and prevent obesity.

Fasting during Ramadan is a prescribed act of worship. Studies report many metabolic changes — weight, insulin sensitivity and lipid profile may improve in some groups, though results vary by diet, sleep and comorbidity.

Ritual washing (wudu) embeds frequent hand/face/foot washing in daily life. Public-health literature highlights handwashing's role in reducing transmissible infections — a cultural practice aligning with infection prevention.

Qur'an specifies recommended breastfeeding duration. Contemporary studies show exclusive breastfeeding's advantages for infant immunity, nutrition and maternal health; Islamic guidance supports these public-health aims.

Qur'anic language describes sleep as restorative. Modern metabolism and neuroendocrine literature connects sleep patterns with metabolic health, immune function and mental wellbeing.

Remembrance and gratitude practices promoted in Qur'an/Hadith are associated with improved psychological resilience. Evidence supports positive impacts of spiritual practices on depression and anxiety measures in many studies.

Islamic bioethical reasoning interacts with modern biomedical data when addressing vaccines, organ donation and pandemic responses. Scholarly work shows frameworks for permissibility and public health obligations in Islamic jurisprudence.

Qur'anic emphasis on wholesome foods can be framed with modern dietary guidance: diets rich in plant foods, fiber and healthy fats reduce chronic disease risk.

Islamic texts highlight maternal sacrifice and care; contemporary research focuses on maternal nutrition, breastfeeding and perinatal health outcomes — areas where scriptural attention aligns with public health priorities.

Qur'anic ethical instruction about moderation and stewardship can be linked to planetary health and policies that impact community wellbeing and environmental determinants of health.

Islamic ethical frameworks on stewardship of the self support active lifestyle recommendations; evidence links regular activity with prevention of chronic diseases.

Traditional topical applications (oils, scents) are culturally relevant; modern safety and dermatologic studies evaluate benefits/irritation risks and medical applications (e.g., medical oils).