Friday Sermon Emphasizes Health as a Religious Duty

In today's Friday sermon, it was declared that intentionally harming the body, exposing oneself to dangers, and neglecting health by abandoning necessary treatment are not permitted by Islam. The subject of the sermon was “Taking care of one’s health.” The sermon stated that good health is a noble blessing from Allah Almighty and that its value is realized when something goes wrong. It emphasized that the human soul is a trust from Allah and that no person has the right to take it away. The sermon also noted that strength and youth are not permanent and that protecting health is a responsibility, though it cannot stop aging and illness. The true strength of a believer lies in maintaining one's connection with Allah even in difficult situations. The sermon concluded with a prayer that Allah grants the ability to use health and time in a good manner and to be grateful for this blessing before it vanishes. It also highlighted that safeguarding health is an act of servitude and a trust to perform good deeds, such as praying, walking to the mosque, showing respect to elderly parents, visiting the sick, and working lawfully.