Analyzing the Role of Religious Teachings in Individual and Social Health

This study aims to investigate the role of religious teachings in individual and social health and the effect of religion on different aspect s of life and the ideas of Islamic and western scientists on the issue is discussed. The method in this research is document analyses. The results of the survey shows the effectiveness of the religion on health including healthy behaviors، improving life style and immunity of the body against diseases and infections. To expand the definitions and intensive role of religion in a healthy society the article also refers to integrity and social control of a religious community and consequently considerable reduction in undesired behaviors. The author of the paper concludes that there is a positive relationship between different aspects of the religion and physical، spiritual and social health. religious believes leads toward perfection and transcendence and on the whole physical، spiritual and social health.