An Exposition of Islamic legal theorists’ on Hifz Al-Sihah Wa Daf Al-Mard’in the Light of ‘Purposes of Divine law’ (maqāṣid al-sharīʿah)
Keywords:
Mqasid I Shariah, Purpose of Islamic Law, Physical and Spiritual Health, Protection of health,Dharuuriyat al khamsaAbstract
Islam has always stressed upon the healthy and virtuous life and privileged health as an upmost benediction of Allah Almighty. In accordance to the essentials of the Islamic law, Hifz ul Sihah wa Daf al Mardhas played its role in achieving the Dharuuriyat specifically, life, offspring and intellect. Hifz al Sihah plays a fundamental role in accomplishment of al Dharuuriyat al khamsa. The article focuses on how to achieve the physical, spiritual and mental health through the teachings of the Holy Quran and Prophetic traditions. This article discussesthe treatment of ailment in Islam and how it is achieved through Du’a, Sadaqa animal sacrifices, Hantu and herbs and shrubs. The study is qualitative in nature, with descriptive and analytical approach. Both primary and secondary sources have been employed to perform data analysis using content analysis technique. It is also mentioned that diet and nutrition involves mystic and physical wellbeing. The study delineates that Islam’s five pillars demands a Muslim to maintain a healthy life. The study also focuses on the scientific indication and observation for protection of health as described by Ibn e Sina. The study concludes that the health being the essential factor in maintaining three essentials of purposes of Islamic law is maintained through proper understanding of maintaining a physical health. It also includes the exceptional protective measures against diseases, individual responsibilities, healthy environment, protection of agriculture and responsibility of state to achieve essential values i.e. Hifz ul Sihah wa daf al Mard. The findings of study is that Islam being the wide range, laid down the ideal principles forwhole humanity to achieve high objectives of Islamic law (Maqasid al Shariah) in the present global context.
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