The Secrets of the Meanings of Secondary Methods of Command and Prohibition in the Quran: An Exploration of Various Aspects of Health
Akhlāq-i zīstī i.e., Bioethics Journal,
Vol. 15 No. 40 (1404),
14 July 2025
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Page 1-11
https://doi.org/10.22037/bioeth.v15i40.46455
Abstract
Background and Aim: In today's world, attention to healthy nutrition and food safety is considered an important social and individual issue. With the increase in public awareness about the effects of food on physical and mental health, individuals are seeking reliable sources for their dietary choices. This article focuses on the secondary meanings of commands and prohibitions in the verses of the Qur'an, specifically those related to dietary and hygienic regulations, with the aim of analyzing the impact of these teachings on individual and social health. Furthermore, this study presents a framework for evaluating health in four dimensions: physical health, mental health, social relationships, and wealth. Accordingly, the discussion is not limited to physical well-being and nutrition but extends to broader aspects of holistic health.
Methods: This study employs a comparative library-based method for its analysis. The Holy Qur’an, as a divine source, offers valuable teachings in this regard that can serve as a comprehensive guide for choosing lawful (ḥalāl) and healthy foods.
Ethical Considerations: In this study, ethical principles, including textual authenticity and fidelity, have been duly observed.
Findings: The dietary laws in the Quran not only refer to the permissibility and prohibition of foods but also address the spiritual and social impacts of these choices. These laws demonstrate that healthy and halal nutrition can contribute to improving quality of life and public health. For example, the Qur’an, implicitly and explicitly, prohibits the consumption of drugs and alcohol and highlights their harmful effects. The emphasis on consuming clean and wholesome foods is related not only to religious aspects but also to scientific and health-related considerations.
Conclusion: The Qur’an addresses the concept of health through commands and prohibitions, encompassing four key dimensions: physical health, mental well-being, social relationships, and financial health. Given the positive effects of adhering to dietary rulings on mental health, this study can contribute to the development of educational and counseling programs in the fields of nutrition and mental wellness.
- Second Meaning
- Command and Prohibition Methods
- Health Aspects
- Quranic Teachings
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