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- 33 - 4. Adopt the Habit to Walk Fast. It has been recorded many times about the Holy Prophet that he used to walk often and used to walk fast. His gait was such as if he was descending from high to low level but his feet always were rmly grounded. If there is no other physical exercise, then the above habits and the habit of walking fast can prove sufcient exercises for keeping t. The experts say, ‘Walking is the best physical exercise’. 5. To Say Your Prayers Regularly and Efciently. The word Salat that we often translate as Prayer is an Arabic word that also contains the meanings of exercise in it. It is a fact that if we perform all the ve prayers with efciency and full attention, then the mandatory and na prayers will prove sufcient as physical exercise and the human organs and muscles do not slacken. Also, the ablution before each prayer helps to keep the body clean and healthy. Further, bathing that is enjoined on us also assists the ablution in maintaining purity and cleanliness. It is as if the prayers in themselves provide us with all the ingredients to guarantee our bodily health. Act on this ve-point programme and you can forget about dieting forever