Healthy Living: A Trust, A Responsibility
Introduction; Health is a divine favor — but more than that, it is a trust. Like every trust, it demands protection, responsibility, and gratitude. Often, people begin to value health only after it declines. But the wise, those of insight and reflection, protect what they have been given while it still remains. In this article, we explore how caring for our health is not merely a personal concern — it is a moral, even religious, duty. 1. Eat in Balance, Not in Excess The Qur'an gives us a clear principle: “Eat and drink, but do not be excessive. Indeed, He does not like the extravagant.” (Surah Al-A'raaf: 31) Modern science echoes this: overconsumption leads to obesity, diabetes, and other chronic diseases. But Islam pointed to this long before — that food must be wholesome and measured. The goal is not just to feed the stomach, but to nourish the soul through discipline. Junk food, processed sugar, and overeating are not simply bad habits — they’re a form of slow s...