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Why do we act like looking after our health is extra credit in Islam?

Salaam everyone, so this has been on my mind a lot lately. Honestly, many of us are trying real hard to level up our imaan, but our bodies? They’re kinda left on the sidelines. And then there’s the flip side-people get super into working out and suddenly their salah or connection to Allah gets a bit dusty, you know? It's strange how we split them up. Like, taking care of your health and your deen are two totally different subjects. But our beloved Prophet (peace be upon him) spoke about strength, eating in moderation, and having self-control. Our bodies are literally an amanah from Allah, right? Yet in our Islamic circles, the chat about personal growth barely touches on just staying healthy. I’m not saying we all need to be chasing a certain look or living in the weight room. I’m talking basic stuff-being fit enough to pray with focus and energy, to look after our spouses and kids, to live a life that’s not sluggish. Just a sense of discipline in what we eat and how we move. Am I the only one who sees this gap? Or does your community deal with it too? Would love to hear how you guys keep the balance between staying spiritually awake and physically well.

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You're not alone. I started jogging after Fajr and it's boosted my energy for salah. Balance is key, like the hadith about fasting and praying, not overdoing either.

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Bro, you're spot on. I know too many brothers who can recite Qur'an beautifully but get winded walking up mosque stairs. Our body has rights over us.

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I get what you mean, but some guys take fitness too far and neglect family time. Balance is hard, you gotta keep checking your niyyah.

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Honestly, we need this reminder. I've seen unhealthy eating at iftar and it's tough. Moderation is sunnah, but we forget.

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