Why Muscle Building is Not Haram in Islam
C.J Ahmed-01.05.2023
Muscle building is a form of physical activity and exercise specifically done to tone and strengthen your muscles for physical well being. The component cells surrounding your bone is grown in size with specific exercises catering to each area of the body.This kind of physical activity has many health benefits and can strengthen your immunity. Muscle building is not haram for a Muslim and Islam actually encourages both men and women to maintain good health.
Having six packs is an indication that a person is committed to his health and well being and having good health is one of the best things a Muslim could have.
Abu Bakr said that God’s messenger mounted the pulpit, then wept and said, "Ask God for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health."
(Mishkat al-Masabih 2489-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah-Imm Tirmidhi Graded it Hasan Sahih and Sheikh Albani Graded it Sahih)
Prophet (sal) Supplicated For Physical Health
'Abdullah ibn 'Umar said, "One of the supplications of the Messenger of Allah was, 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the disappearance of Your blessing and from the loss of good health and Your sudden vengeance and all of Your anger.'" (Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 685-Graded Sahih by Albani)
Supplicating for good health is encouraged in Islam.
A Strong Beliver is Better Than a Weak Believer
Having good health is encouraged in Islam and the below hadith explains that a strong believer is better than a weak believer.
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (sal) as saying:
“A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do and your" if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.” (Sahih Muslim)
Muscle Building is Blessing For a Muslim
Bodybuilding gives you good health physically as well as mentally. Good health is something most Muslims are less inetersted nowadays.
Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
The Prophet (sal) said: "There are two blessings that many people are deceived into losing: health and free time." (Bukhari)
Health Benefits of Muscle Building
There are many scientifically proven health benefits of building muscles and Healthline.com ran an article explaining the benefits. Below are some of them,
Muscle Building is not haram in Islam.
Muscle building is a form of physical activity and exercise specifically done to tone and strengthen your muscles for physical well being. The component cells surrounding your bone is grown in size with specific exercises catering to each area of the body.This kind of physical activity has many health benefits and can strengthen your immunity. Muscle building is not haram for a Muslim and Islam actually encourages both men and women to maintain good health.
Having six packs is an indication that a person is committed to his health and well being and having good health is one of the best things a Muslim could have.
Abu Bakr said that God’s messenger mounted the pulpit, then wept and said, "Ask God for forgiveness and health, for after being granted certainty, one is given nothing better than health."
(Mishkat al-Masabih 2489-Tirmidhi and Ibn Majah-Imm Tirmidhi Graded it Hasan Sahih and Sheikh Albani Graded it Sahih)
Prophet (sal) Supplicated For Physical Health
'Abdullah ibn 'Umar said, "One of the supplications of the Messenger of Allah was, 'O Allah, I seek refuge with You from the disappearance of Your blessing and from the loss of good health and Your sudden vengeance and all of Your anger.'" (Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 685-Graded Sahih by Albani)
Supplicating for good health is encouraged in Islam.
A Strong Beliver is Better Than a Weak Believer
Having good health is encouraged in Islam and the below hadith explains that a strong believer is better than a weak believer.
Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (sal) as saying:
“A strong believer is better and is more lovable to Allah than a weak believer, and there is good in everyone, (but) cherish that which gives you benefit (in the Hereafter) and seek help from Allah and do not lose heart, and if anything (in the form of trouble) comes to you, don't say: If I had not done that, it would not have happened so and so, but say: Allah did that what He had ordained to do and your" if" opens the (gate) for the Satan.” (Sahih Muslim)
Muscle Building is Blessing For a Muslim
Bodybuilding gives you good health physically as well as mentally. Good health is something most Muslims are less inetersted nowadays.
Narrated Ibn `Abbas:
The Prophet (sal) said: "There are two blessings that many people are deceived into losing: health and free time." (Bukhari)
Health Benefits of Muscle Building
There are many scientifically proven health benefits of building muscles and Healthline.com ran an article explaining the benefits. Below are some of them,
- Makes you stronger
- Burns calories efficiently
- Decreases abdominal fat
- Can help you appear leaner
- Decreases your risk of falls
- Lowers your risk of injury
- Improves heart health
- Helps manage your blood sugar levels
- Promotes greater mobility and flexibility
- Boosts your self-esteem
Muscle Building is not haram in Islam.