SOME ISLAMIC PATTERN IN RELATION TO FOOD AND WATER HYGIENE

Abstract

Islam is the most complete religion that pays special attention to human beings lifestyle. As Islam gives importance degree to spiritual and moral development of human beings, it equally emphasizes on body health and wholesome nutrition and guarantees human health with its life-giving commandments. In this study, we survey the importance of food safety on human beings physical and mental health, from the perspective of the Quran and quotes of Imams . The authors of this study gathered and surveyed the required information concerning food safety by referring to the Quran, Sahifa Sajjadiya, Nahj al-Balagha and by studying scientific texts. Multiple commandments concerning human nutrition and health were obtained by analysing gathered information. These instructions were also obtained by comparing religious and scientific resources. The results of the study of Islamic texts show that the most accurate commandments about the quality of water and food and human being nutrition have been gathered in Islam and human being will be immunized against many diseases if he applies these commandments in life. This study- according to Islam commandments- shows that not only Muslims have been prevented from using substances that are harmful to the body, but also be emphasized on human proper nutrition.