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4 Healthy Lifestyle Patterns According to the Prophet in Islam: From Spiritual to Physical

Heri Mahbub

June 11, 2025

A healthy lifestyle in Islam based on the Quran, Hadith, and modern medical guidance. It encompasses both physical and spiritual aspects, as well as the wisdom of worship and the Prophet's healthy lifestyle. Read more in the medical Quran published by Cordoba.

4 healthy patterns of healthy living in Islam

Quran Cordoba - Dalam Islam, menjaga kesehatan adalah bagian dari ibadah. Rasulullah ﷺ mengajarkan prinsip-prinsip hidup sehat yang kini terbukti secara ilmiah dalam dunia medis modern. Artikel ini membahas 4 pola hidup sehat secara medis menurut Islam yang mencakup pola makan, tidur, olahraga dan mental spiritual.

All are equipped with evidence from the Qur'an, hadith, and medical health.

1. Healthy Eating Pattern: Eat Enough, Don't Overeat

Islam teaches balance in all things, including eating.

The verses of the Qur'an:

God bless you وَّكُلُوْا وَاشْرَبُوْا وَلَا تُسْرِفُوْاۚ اِنَّهٗ لَا يُحِبُّ الْمُسْرِفِيْنَ ࣖ

Meaning: "O children and grandchildren of Adam! Wear your nice clothes every time (entering) the mosque, eat and drink, but do not overdo it. Indeed, Allah does not like people who overdo it." (QS. Al-A'raf: 31)

Ibnu Katsir mengatakan, “Allah mengumpulkan seluruh ilmu kedokteran dalam setengah ayat ini.” Yaitu "makan dan minumlah, tetapi jangan berlebihan". (Tafsir Ibnu Katsir)

Hadith of the Prophet ﷺ:

مَا مَلَأَ آدَمِيٌّ وِعَاءً شَرًّا مِنْ بَطْنٍ بِحَسْبِ ابْنِ God bless you فَثُلُثٌ لِطَعَامِهِ وَثُلُثٌ لِشَرَابِهِ وَثُلُثٌ لِنَفَسِهِ

Artinya: “Tidak ada tempat yang lebih jelek daripada memenuhi perut keturunan Adam. Cukup Bani Adam mengonsumsi yang dapat menegakkan tulangnya. Kalau memang menjadi suatu keharusan untuk diisi, maka sepertiga untuk makannya, sepertiga untuk minumannya, dan sepertiga untuk nafasnya.” (HR. At-Tirmidzi)

Overeating can lead to various diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Conversely, a balanced, well-fed stomach and a sufficient diet will maintain the immune system and prolong life, resulting in good health.

2. Healthy Sleep Patterns: Adequate Rest and Qailulah

Allah created the night for rest.

The verses of the Qur'an:

وَّجَعَلْنَا نَوْمَكُمْ سُبَاتًاۙ

"Dan Kami menjadikan tidurmu untuk istirahat." (QS. An-Naba: 9)

وَمِنْ اٰيٰتِهٖ مَنَامُكُمْ بِالَّيْلِ وَالنَّهَارِ وَابْتِغَاۤؤُكُمْ مِّنْ فَضْلِهٖۗ

Artinya: “Dan di antara tanda-tanda (kebesaran)-Nya ialah tidurmu pada waktu malam dan siang hari dan usahamu mencari sebagian dari karunia-Nya.” (QS. Ar-Rum: 23)

Getting enough sleep at night plays a role in detoxifying the body, regenerating cells, and strengthening the immune system.

Sunnah Qailulah (Tidur Siang Singkat):
Rasulullah ﷺ bersabda:

قِيْلُوْا فَإِنَّ الشَّيَاطِيْنَ لاَ تَقِيْلُ

"Lakukanlah qailulah (tidur siang), karena setan tidak melakukannya." (HR. Abu Nu’aim)

Therefore, according to Ulama, taking a nap before or after Dhuhr for 15-30 minutes can improve focus, memory, and productivity afterwards.

Makruh Sleeping After Fajr:
Sleeping after Fajr is said to eliminate the blessings of the morning, as the Prophet said:

"Ya Allah, berkahilah umatku di waktu pagi." (HR. Abu Daud)

3. Movement Patterns: Sunnah Exercises that Strengthen Faith and Physical Fitness

The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ strongly encouraged his followers to be physically or spiritually strong.

Hadith of the Prophet ﷺ:

may Allah bless him and give him peace and blessings God willing

 مَا يَنْفَعُكَ، وَاسْتَعِنْ بِاللهِ وَلَا تَعْجَزْ

Meaning: "A strong believer is better and more beloved to Allah than a weak believer. However, both have goodness. Be enthusiastic about things that benefit you. Ask Allah for help, do not be weak." (Narrated by Muslim, no. 2664).

Recommended sports:

  • Archery
  • Horse riding
  • Swim
  • Wrestling or other physical exercise

Islamic Sports Requirements:

  1. Intention for the sake of Allah (not showing off)
  2. Covering the genitals according to Islamic law
  3. Do not neglect obligatory worship
  4. Does not cause hostility or gambling

Modern examples: morning exercise or walking every day while reciting dhikr, which strengthens the physical and mental at the same time.

4. Mindset, Mentality, and Spirituality: Strengthen Your Soul with Contentment and Contentment

Mental health greatly determines the quality of life. In Islam, peace of mind is obtained from faith, qanaah (feeling sufficient), and contentment with God's destiny.

Hadith of the Prophet ﷺ:

لَيْسَ الْغِنَى عَنّ God bless you

"Kekayaan bukanlah dengan banyaknya harta, tetapi kekayaan adalah hati yang merasa cukup." (HR. Bukhari dan Muslim)

God willing, God willing, God willing, God willing. may Allah bless him and give him peace and blessings فَلَهُ الرِّضَا

"Sungguh pahala besar datang bersama cobaan besar. Jika Allah mencintai seorang hamba, maka Dia akan mengujinya. Jika ia ridha, maka Allah pun ridha." (HR. At-Tirmidzi no. 2396)

Life and health are tests, just as illness is a test of patience. Therefore, stress, complaining, and anxiety can be reduced by strengthening faith, increasing remembrance of God, and seeking consent to one's destiny and always being grateful.

Conclusion

4 Pola hidup sehat secara medis dalam Islam membuktikan bahwa ajaran Rasulullah ﷺ relevan dan selaras dengan ilmu kesehatan modern. Untuk itu, Quran Cordoba menghadirkan pilihan Mushaf terbaru di akhir tahun 1446 H ini. Namanya Quran medis, konten tematik tentang kesehatan jasmani dan ruhani, sehat ala Nabi dan lainnya.

By maintaining a healthy diet, good sleep, regular exercise, and maintaining mental and spiritual health, Muslims can live a quality life and worship full of blessings.

And Allah knows best

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