THE ROLE OF FASTING ON THE PHYSICAL HEALTH IN THE VIEW OF QURAN AND HADITHS OF IMAMS (AS)
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https://doi.org/10.32461/2226-3209.1.2018.178789Abstract
Abstract. Introduction: Fasting is one of the most important and most effective religious orders that in other divine religions also have been ordered, strictly. This heaven gift is in fact a type of pharmacy which will prevent from many of the diseases of humans and it has the ability to treat many problems and physical illnesses. Since, the blessing of physical health is one of the greatest blessings of God, therefore, Islam emphasized on the health. As far as in the tradition (Imams hadiths) is mentioned from this blessing as the greatest blessings. Among the various methods of worship and obedience, the fasting is one of the orders that add freshness and vitality to the body. Against this issue, the lack of proper nutrition is one of the basic causes of diseases. In this study, it was used from Quran, Imams hadiths and medical scientific literature to demonstrate the relationship between fasting and physical health. According to the survey of resources, it can be said that the fasting has an impact on physical health. Therefore, the purpose of this article is evaluation of the effects of fasting on the health of the body. Method: In this study, the relationship between the fasting and physical health is evaluated by investigation of Quran, Imams hadiths and related researches. Results: The cause of many diseases is the over-eating of the foods. This over-eating leads to the accumulation of excess fats in the various areas of the body. This excess fat is a risk factor for getting of many infectious and non-infectious diseases. Conclusion: The best way to combat this
problem is fasting. Fasting leads to the cleaning of the body and removes impurities. And it is an important factor for improving the performance of the digestive system as well as physical health.
Keywords: Fasting, Physical health, Worship.
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