6 Healthy Habits of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)

The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, is the best example to follow. His daily habits brought spiritual benefits and physical advantages. Allah, may He be glorified and exalted, says:

{لَقَدْ كَانَ لَكُمْ فِي رَسُولِ اللَّهِ أُسْوَةٌ حَسَنَةٌ لِّمَن كَانَ يَرْجُو اللَّهَ وَالْيَوْمَ الْآخِرَ}

[Quran; 33:21]

(Interpretation of the meaning) “Indeed in the Messenger of Allah (Muhammad peace be upon him) you have a good example to follow for him who hopes in (the Meeting with) Allah and the Last Day and remembers Allah much”

A factor contributing to a person not maintaining good health is a lack of knowledge of the simple healthy habits that can be implemented in his life. 

Here are five things to learn from Prophet Muhammad’s, peace be upon him, healthy habits:

  1. Eating Slowly

One of the most critical things Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, taught us about health and fitness is the importance of eating slowly. 

Many of us are guilty of scarfing down our meals quickly, especially if we’re in a hurry or distracted by work or technology. 

However, eating quickly can lead to many health problems, including weight gain, poor digestion, and even heart disease.

Why is consuming food slowly important? One reason is that it allows your body to digest the food you’ve eaten effectively. 

When you eat too quickly, your body doesn’t have time to produce enough digestive enzymes to break down the food properly.

This can lead to bloating, gas, and other digestive discomforts.

Eating slowly also helps you feel fuller faster, which can be a big help if you’re trying to lose weight. When you take your time to chew each bite and savor the flavors, 

your brain has time to register that you’re full. You’ll end up eating less without feeling deprived.

  1. Fasting

Fasting has been proven to balance hormone levels, prevent oxidative stress, and reduce overall inflammation.

Fasting was a regular practice of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, not just during Ramadan. 

He would fast every Monday and Thursday and also on the 13th, 14th, and 15th of each lunar month. 

Abu Hurairah narrated, may Allah be pleased with him, that the Prophet, peace be upon him, used to fast on Mondays and Thursdays. It was said:

 “O Messenger of Allah, why do you fast on Mondays and Thursdays?” He said: “On Mondays and Thursdays, Allah forgives every Muslim except two who have forsaken one another. He says: ‘Leave these two until they reconcile.’”

[Ibn Majah 1740]

  1.  Eating a date when breaking the fast

Extended hours of not eating and drinking can deplete the body of glucose, the body’s primary energy source. 

Breaking the fast with a date quickly and efficiently replenishes the body’s glucose reserves.

Narrated Anas bin Malik, “The Prophet, peace be upon him, used to break his fast before offering evening prayer with some fresh dates.”

In case dates are not available, it is strongly advised to drink water, which helps to combat the dehydration caused by a fast.

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  1. Early Riser

It was narrated from Sakhr Al-Ghamidi that the Prophet, peace be upon him, said:

“O Allah, bless my nation in their early mornings (i.e., what they do early in the morning).” (Hasan) He said: “When he sent out a raiding party or an army, he would send them at the beginning of the day.”

He said: (1) “Sakhr was a man engaged in trade, and he used to send his goods out at the beginning of the day, and his wealth grew and increased.”

[Ibn Majah]

The Prophet, peace be upon him, prayed to Allah to bless those who work in the early hours of the day. 

Therefore, if you aim to become wealthy, it is recommended to begin working early. 

According to the narration of Sakhr, May Allah be pleased with him, who was a merchant, he used to dispatch his merchandise at the start of the day, which led to the success and prosperity of his business.

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  1.  Taking a nap in the afternoon (Qaylulah)

Qaylulah (napping) is a Sunnah of the Prophet, peace be upon him, he would do it before noon or afternoon.

This sleep is part of the Sunnah since it allows a person to rise at night to pray. 

Also, in the Arabian Peninsula, to rest from work at noon when it is intensely hot is the custom of the people and of the area, so it has further strengthened this practice of the Prophet. 

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  1. Eat Moderately

The prophet, peace be upon him, said: ”A human being fills no worse vessel than his stomach. It is sufficient for a human being to eat a few mouthfuls to keep his spine straight. But if he must (fill it), then one-third of food, drink, and air.”

[Ibn Majah 3349]

Eating balanced meals and being moderate with our diets is one of the best ways to achieve good health. 

This particular hadith mentions not overeating during our meals, which is the number one culprit of the “food coma” and negative health issues. 

If you are feeling tired and full after eating, it is a sign that your meals are not balanced and that you must change how you eat.

Healthy Habits

Amazingly, Islam has always promoted good healthy habits, even long before scientific research mentioned them.

The lifestyle of the prophet, peace be upon him, is filled with many blessings and wisdom, especially regarding health and well-being.

The best thing is that we can practice these healthy habits while reaping the rewards of following the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him.

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