Page 192 - The Importance of the Ahl Al-Sunnah

HARUN YAHYA

Our Prophet (saas) said: “There are two blessings which
many people lose: health and free time for doing good”
(Sahih al-Bukhari, Volume 8, Book 76, Number 421). Muslims
should never forget that being healthy is a great blessing. Like
the Messenger of Allah (saas) said, free time that is ill-spent
leads to disappointment, and one can understand what a great
blessing good health is only after it has been lost.
According to a tradition related by Abu Hurayrah, the
Messenger of Allah (saas) said: “If one were to eat honey
every morning for a month, then he will not suffer any
heavy affliction.”
“Whosoever begins the day secure in his home, healthy in
his body, and possessing provision for his day is as though
he possessed the whole world.” (al-Tirmidhi)
“Ask Allah for certainty and health, for after being grant-
ed certainty, one is given nothing better than health.”
(Ibn Majah)
The Prophet (saas) saw an advantage in eating certain foods.
First among them, which is mentioned in the Qur’an, is honey.
He recommended that the following items should be eaten:
“If somebody eats seven ‘Ajwa dates in the morning, nei-
ther magic nor poison will hurt him that day.” (Sahih al-
Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 71, Number 664)
“Truffles are like manna (i.e., they grow naturally without
one’s care), and their water heals diseases.” (Sahih al-
Bukhari, Volume 7, Book 71, Number 609)
Jabir ibn ‘Abdullah reported that Allah’s Messenger (saas)
asked his family for some condiments. They replied: “We
have nothing but vinegar.” He asked for it, began to eat
it, and then said: “Vinegar is a good condiment, vinegar is

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