Basics of Health Promotion from the Perspective of the Holy Qur'an and Traditions

Islam has considered “Health” of human beings from different angles such as physical and spiritual as well as individual and social aspects. We referred to the Qur’an, its interpretations, and hadith books to consider the Islamic issues related to the different aspects of health. In this regard, the examples were presented in the form of verses and traditions. The Holy Qur’an has reminded us to endeavor in improving our physical health. Many of the verses in the Holy Qur’an such as Ala'raf/31 and 157, Al Maedah/1 and 96, Al-Nahl/14, 68, and 69, Al-Abas/24, and Al-kahf/19 have manifested the “physical health” as the key word in this field. Also, Holy prophet has endorsed the importance of keeping in progress the health of every individual in the society. The aim of this review was to express the importance of physical health and its promotion from the point of view of Islamic teachings, Qur'an, and tradition (Hadith). When there was no new science and people were in a dreadful darkness of knowledge, Islam established health foundations. Allah has bestowed health to His servants, who should keep it through their life. There are many principles for humans to keep their health such as decline in eating too much food, providing food through law-abiding channels of Islam, taking advantage of fruits, taking bath per day, brushing the teeth, etc. If we follow the recommendations of Islam, we will not get sick and there will be no need to tolerate painful treatment.