(بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم، والصلاة والسلام على حبيبنا محمد صلى الله عليه وسلم وعلى من اتبع صراطه المستقيم.) In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful. May peace and blessings be upon our beloved Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and upon all those who follow his righteous path.
Dear Readers,
(السلام عليكم ورحمة الله وبركاته.) May Peace, Mercy, and Blessings of Allah be upon you.
Listen up, champions! Let's take a moment to reflect on the trust (أمانة) Allah has bestowed upon us in the form of our bodies. As Allah says in the Qur'an: "And We have certainly created man in the best of stature" (Surah At-Tin, 95:4). With this gift comes the responsibility to nurture, protect, and strengthen it—not only for our sake but as an act of worship toward our Creator.
Walking, running, or swimming are fantastic, but they're only part of the equation. Building muscle at the gym. Amazing, but not the whole story. Think you're crushing it with just your daily walks or gym sessions? Why? Because your incredible body has DIFFERENT BIOLOGICAL GOALS for each type of activity! Think again! 🤯
Alright, folks, let me hit you with a truth bomb: your body was designed to MOVE. It’s science. In today's discussion, we will not only analyze Islamic rulings, but also the deep reasons of the mind and brain (إن شاء الله). Below I have tried to give such a heartwarming, thoughtful and knowledgeable answer - written from the combined perspective of an Islamic scholar, philosopher, doctor and psychologist.
Movement is Life, Strength is Sustenance:
Let’s rewind to the glory days of our grandparents. Picture this: they were up at the crack of dawn, hauling wood, harvesting crops, maybe even carrying a kid or two on their hip while breaking straw. These people were machines. Their life expectancy? HIGHER than ours. Their record of being stuck in bed, weak and helpless? LOW. And illness? Sure, that’s a different story, but let’s face it—we’re a generation that pulls a muscle just reaching for the remote.
The Symphony of Muscle and Bone:
Now let’s think about us. How much moving and load-carrying do YOU do in a day? Be honest. Probably not much. We don’t move enough, and we definitely don’t carry anything. Instead, we’ve outsourced it! The peon carries the bag. The driver carries the groceries. And don’t even get me started on how we’re raising the next generation. We’re unknowingly training our kids to be soft. SOFT. You know it’s true—some of us are out here carrying our kid’s school bag from the car to the classroom like we’re their personal assistant.
But let me hit you with some research-based wisdom (because I know you love a good fact). Any movement—yes, even walking—increases your life expectancy. Pulling and carrying loads? That’s what builds your muscles, my friend. Your quality of physical fitness actually improves as you age. But here’s the catch: after the age of 30, your muscle starts breaking down by 0.5-1% every year. Yup, every year! And when muscle decreases, it’s not just about feeling weak. Oh, no. It’s deeper than that.
Let Me Break Down:
Your muscles store sugar. When you lose muscle, that sugar storage? Gone.
That’s why diabetic patients are told to walk, walk, walk. But if you wait until you’re 50 to start, it’s like trying to save a sinking ship with a bucket. The muscle’s already gone, the sugar storage is gone, and even a little bread starts feeling like a crime.
Oh, and muscles? They’re also best friends with your bones. Muscles keep your bones strong by putting tension on them. When your muscles shrink, your bones get lazy, and they’re like, "Oh, we’re not needed anymore?" BOOM—your bone density starts to drop.
And let’s not forget about hormones. The relationship between your muscles and testosterone is like a complicated love story. When your muscles shrink, testosterone decreases. When testosterone decreases, muscle loss speeds up. It’s a vicious cycle. And listen, when testosterone’s out the window, forget about segs drive—you won’t even have the drive to get out of bed and pour yourself a glass of water.
And don’t think this is just for men. Oh, no. This applies to EVERYONE. So what’s the moral of the story? MOVE. Walk, lift, carry, squat, throw a bag over your shoulder—whatever you do, just don’t sit still.
Call to Action:
Each has its unique benefits for your body, and to maximize your health, you need to combine them. Incorporate strength training and weight lifting (with proper posture) to build muscle and boost hormones, AND aim for those 12,000 steps a day to enhance your endurance and longevity.
Together, they work wonders for your body, mind, and soul. Let’s make movement a lifestyle, not just a routine—your future self will thank you!
#sunnahfitness, #islamicfitness, #islamichealth, #fitmuslim
Jazaku Allah Khairan. (جزاك الله خيرا.)
Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. If you are struggling with anger management, it is important to seek help from a qualified professional.
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