Hadith
Narrated by Usamah Bin Shareek (may Allah be pleased with him): ‘I was with the Prophet (PBUH), and some Arabs came to him asking, “O Messenger of Allah, should we take medicines for any disease?” He said, “Yes, O You servants of Allah take medicine as Allah has not created a disease without creating a cure except for one.” They asked which one. He replied “old age.”
Hadith
The Prophet (PBUH) said: “There are two blessings which many people do not appreciate: Health and leisure.”
Quran (2:195)
And make not your own hands contribute to (your) own destruction (harm).
FOR THE PHYSICIAN
Quran (5:32)
And if anyone saved a life, it would be as if he saved the life of the whole people.
All the Quranic verses and Hadiths referenced above put forward the Islamic concepts of healthcare. These can be used to encourage healthy activities in the Muslim community, which forms a large part of the world’s population.
REFERENCE
1. Kalra S, Magon N, Malik S. Patient-centered care and therapeutic patient education: Vedic inspiration. J Midlife Health. 2012;3:59–60.
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