Steps to Exercise — Page 19
- 19 - Hadhrat Aisha narrated that the Holy Prophet said, “Brushing cleans the teeth and brushing of teeth is pleasing to Allah. ” Hadhrat Abu Umama says that the Holy Prophet said, “Whenever Hadhrat Jibra’eel (Archangel Gabriel) came to me, he always ordered me to brush my teeth. However, I was worried in case I scratch and damage my gums in front. ” If only the Europeans had adopted this Islamic directive about mouth hygiene, millions of them would have saved their teeth that they lost at early age and also they would have avoided mouth odour. The fact is that the Western display of wealth and luxury may look very attractive and outwardly clean but they are completely ignorant of real cleanliness and purity. Another Principle of Health and Hygiene As mentioned before, the Holy Prophet not only stopped all possibilities of germs and lth from getting to the food, he made sure that other possible avenues of infection and contamination are also blocked. Current scientic research has proved that there are two basic causes of spread of infection. We continue to spit unchecked in the streets. Germs from the spittle of those suffering from tuberculosis dry up in the dust and, in turn, are blown into the noses and mouths of healthy people. Many animals, insects and ies feed on the lth in the streets and when they attack our food they leave dirty germs behind. In other words, these insects and ies work as carriers and are responsible for the spread many fatal illnesses and epidemics. The precautions ordered in the commandments of the Holy Prophet of Islam are clearly meant to stop such dangerous occurrences. He has tendered copious advice on this subject. For instance, not to leave your utensils uncovered, especially at night, when there is danger of insects or other animals contaminating them. Hadhrat Jabbir has quoted that the Holy Prophet said, “Do not let your children out of the house when the night starts because at that time Shaitan (evil forces) spread out everywhere. ” (According to the Traditions, ‘Shaitan’ carries very wide denition that includes thieves, robbers, dogs, and dangerous animals like snakes, scorpions, insects and even bacteria). 1. 2.