.png)
Heri Mahbub
The medical quran reviews that lying is not only sin, but also triggers stress, heart disease, and sleep disorders. Finding how honesty according to Islam can be the key to a healthy life and peaceful and spiritual peace.
.jpeg)
Cordoba Quran - Honesty in Islam is not only a moral value, but also a life therapy. In the modern world, a growing body of research demonstrates that spiritual behaviors such as honesty, patience, and gratitude have a significant impact on physical and mental health. Here's a look at spirituality and health from a medical Quranic perspective.
One approach that combines revelation and health science holistically is known today as the Medical Quran. Not just an ordinary Mushaf, there is a complete guide to health according to the Prophet, sourced from scientific journals as well as the legacy of the Ulama such as the book Thibbun Nabawi.
This article will explore how lying—an often-trivial sin—can damage not only the soul but also the body. From the Quran and the Prophet's sayings to the latest scientific journals, we will see how Islam, through the Medical Quran , warned of the dangers of lying long before science revealed its harm.
________________________________________
The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:
"Always be honest, for honesty leads to goodness, and goodness leads to Paradise. Beware of lying, for lying leads to evil, and evil leads to Hell." (Narrated by Muslim, No. 2607)
This hadith not only emphasizes moral aspects but also illustrates complex psychological and spiritual processes. In the context of the Medical Quran, honesty is a form of inner health that radiates balance throughout the body. Conversely, lying is a mental illness that creates real physiological disturbances; it leads to evil and hell.
________________________________________
When someone lies, the body automatically goes into stress mode. This is characterized by the activation of an area of the brain called the amygdala, the emotional center that triggers the "fight-or-flight" response. The body perceives it is facing a real threat.
Following are the biological effects of continuous lying:
This stress hormone increases drastically when someone lies. Long-term high levels of cortisol can:
• Lowers the immune system
• Triggers chronic inflammation
• Increases blood pressure and blood sugar
Lying often creates a mental burden that makes it difficult to sleep soundly. Anxious thoughts and feelings of guilt worsen sleep quality, ultimately impairing metabolism and brain function.
Chronic stress from lying causes tension in the blood vessels and increases the risk of hypertension and heart attacks. This is the result of lying that becomes a habit.
Lying causes anxiety, guilt, and emotional instability. Over the long term, this can develop into depression, paranoia, and even personality disorders.
________________________________________
The Medical Quran places health not only as a physical issue, but also as a spiritual one. The Quran and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) provide guidance for a healthy lifestyle that encompasses the mind, heart, and actions.
Lying not only takes away from God's grace, but also keeps a person from inner peace. When a person is honest, the body is in a state of homeostasis—balanced, calm, and not weighed down by guilt or fear.
In Surah At-Taubah verse 119, Allah SWT says:
"O you who believe! Fear Allah, and be with honest people."
This verse forms a strong foundation in the Medical Quranic approach: that living with honesty is a healthy, peaceful, and blessed life.
________________________________________
Islam is a natural religion that understands humanity holistically. When Allah and His Messenger forbid something, it's not merely a test of faith, but also an act of compassion to protect His people from harm. In the context of lies, that harm occurs holistically:
• Spiritual: Moving away from guidance is recorded as a sin.
• Social: Breaking trust, destroying relationships.
• Psychological: Causes anxiety and emotional instability.
• Physiological: Triggers various diseases due to chronic stress.
________________________________________
Implementing the Medical Quran is not difficult. It stems from attitude and intention. By choosing to be honest every day, you not only maintain your integrity but also your health.
On the other hand, even one small lie can be the gateway to a downward spiral of mental problems and unwanted physical ailments. If you want to live a healthier, more peaceful life, and be closer to God, start with the simplest thing: honesty.
________________________________________
Honesty is not only a ticket to heaven, but also a recipe for mental and physical health. In the light of the Medical Quran, we are taught that Islamic teachings on morality are never separated from medical wisdom.
Every religious prohibition and recommendation is a form of Allah's love to protect us from harm that we are not aware of.
So, starting today, let's guard our hearts, guard our tongues, and guard our bodies—with honesty as the starting point.
Meaning: "In their hearts there was a disease, then Allah added to the disease; and they received a painful punishment, because they lied." (QS. Al-Baqarah, 2: 10)
READ ALSO: Medical Quran: The Prophet's Favorite Healthy Foods and Drinks, Supported by Science
READ ALSO: Medical Quran Solution: 7 Major Sins That Cause Destruction and Their Health Impacts
Wallahu'alam
Source: Medical Quran, Quran Publisher Cordoba. 2025
