Hygiene can be seen to be forsaken when it comes to high stress periods such as those during exams, presentations and reports time. As the deadlines are pending the time to maintain oneself is forsaken. In Islam though cleanliness is a religious obligation that has the utmost importance in the life of a Muslim, cleanliness is half of faith. (Sahih Muslim Book 2, Number 0432)
"Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean." (Quran 2: 22)
"Keep your clothes clean." (Quran 74:4)
“In it (mosque) are men who love to clean and to purify themselves. And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure.” (Quran 9:108)
"You are soon going to meet your brothers, so tidy your saddles and clothes. Be distinguished in the eyes of the people." (Abu Dawud)
"Had I not been afraid of overburdening my community, I would have ordered them to brush their teeth for every prayer." (Bukhari)
These instances highlight the emphasis of hygiene in Islam. And hadith give us specific examples of cleanliness. As we’ve advanced into the era of high speed convenience innovations of cologne/perfume/deodorants have replaced showers. And sanitizers have replaced water. These things don’t infer cleanliness rather mask it. Sanitizers actually breed resistant bacteria.
Remember cleanliness is not just good for us but a religious obligation.
Alhamdulilah (All Praise to Allah) we are rewarded for doing something that is inherently good.
"Allah loves those who turn to Him constantly and He loves those who keep themselves pure and clean." (Quran 2: 22)
"Keep your clothes clean." (Quran 74:4)
“In it (mosque) are men who love to clean and to purify themselves. And Allah loves those who make themselves clean and pure.” (Quran 9:108)
"You are soon going to meet your brothers, so tidy your saddles and clothes. Be distinguished in the eyes of the people." (Abu Dawud)
"Had I not been afraid of overburdening my community, I would have ordered them to brush their teeth for every prayer." (Bukhari)
These instances highlight the emphasis of hygiene in Islam. And hadith give us specific examples of cleanliness. As we’ve advanced into the era of high speed convenience innovations of cologne/perfume/deodorants have replaced showers. And sanitizers have replaced water. These things don’t infer cleanliness rather mask it. Sanitizers actually breed resistant bacteria.
Remember cleanliness is not just good for us but a religious obligation.
Alhamdulilah (All Praise to Allah) we are rewarded for doing something that is inherently good.
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