Prophet Muhammad (saws) mounted the pulpit, then wept and said "Ask Allah (Swt) for forgiveness and health , for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health."
[Tirmidhi]
Explanation : From an Islamic perspective health is viewed as one of the greatest blessings that Allah has bestowed on mankind. It should be noted that the greatest blessing after belief is health, as narrated in the abovementioned Hadith.
Health is indeed a favour that we take for granted . We should express gratitude to Allah for bestowing us with health, and we should try to look after it. Allah has entrusted us with our bodies for a predestined period of time. He will hold us to account on how we looked after and untilized our bodies and good health.
The preservation of this blessing can only be acheived through taking good care of one's health and taking every measure to maintain and enhance it. With this in mind every Muslim should make sure they undertake all necessary actions which are conductive to the preservation of good health.
Healthy living is part and parcel of Islam, introduced with the inception of Islam more than 14 centuries ago. Furthermore, the Qur'an and the Sunnah outline the teachings that show every Muslim how to protect his health and live life in a state of purity. Islam strictly forbids indulgence in intoxicants such as alcohol and drugs. The limited pleasure of such vices cause immense long-term damage to mind, body and the social fabric of society.
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