HER BODY - Moderation in food and drink

The Muslim woman who takes a good care of her body, promoting its good health and strength. She is active, not flabby or overweight. So, she does not eat to excess; she just eat enough to maintain her health and energy. This is in accordance with the guidance of Allah SWT in the Quran:

'...eat and drink : but waste not excess, for Allah loves not the wasters." [Quran 7:31]

Rasulullah SAW also advised moderation in food and drinks:

"There is no worse vessel for the son of Adam to fill than his stomach, but if he must fill it, then let him allow one-third for food, one-third for drink, and one-third for air."

Umar RA, tha Caliph, said:

" Beware of filling your stomach with food and drinks, for it is harmful to the body and causes sickness and laziness in performing prayers. Be moderate in both food and drink, for that is healthier for your bodies and furthest removed from exravagance. Allah will hate the fat man (one who revels in a life of luxury), and a man will not be condemned until he favours his desires over his religion."

The muslim woman also steers clear of drugs and stimulants, especially those which are clearly known to be haraam. She avoids the bad habits that many women have fallen into in societies that have deviates from the guidance of Allah and His Messenger, such as staying up late at night to waste time in idle pursuits. She goes to sleep early and gets up early to start the day's activities with energy and enthusiasm. She does not weaken her energy with late nights and bad habit; she is always active and efficient, so that her chores do not exhaust her and she can meet her targets.

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