Breastfeeding in the light of Tawhidic epistemology

Ashimi, Tijani Ahmad (2025) Breastfeeding in the light of Tawhidic epistemology. International Journal of Research and Innovation in Applied Spence (IJRIAS), X (XI). pp. 195-198. ISSN 2454-6194

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Breastfeeding is highly recommended in Islam. The holy Qur’an which is the seal of revelation of God and which is the main source of Islamic epistemology regards breastfeeding as a sign of love and affection between the mother and the child. Therefore, it is not a surprise that the holy Qur’an and the saying of Prophet Muhammad (s.aw) have provided the optimal period of 24 months for breastfeeding, and the modern scientific findings conclude that this period fulfills the mental and physical health of the baby. In the most serious note, studies show that proper breastfeeding prevents cardiovascular diseases and diabetes in adulthood. Therefore, the emphasis of the holy Qur’an and the Prophetic hadiths on breastfeeding and its duration are comprehensive recommendation to preserve mother and baby’s health. Furthermore, breastfeeding, from God Almighty, is so important that He commands men to provide all the expenses of food and clothing during breastfeeding so that the mothers can breastfeed the baby with peace of mind. Thus, this article will explore the importance of Breastfeeding in Tawhidic worldview, and the main methodology that is applied is Quranic approach on breastfeeding, that is by exploring the view of the holy Qur’an( the final revelation of Allah to mankind) on breastfeeding. The article is also applied a qualitative method by referring to the works of some scholars on this subject. Finally, the article provides a brief conclusion. Keywords: Breastfeeding, Qur’an. hadith, modern science, Tawhidic worldview

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords: Breastfeeding, Qur’an. hadith, modern science, Tawhidic worldview.
Subjects:	R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA0421 Public health. Hygiene. Preventive Medicine
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences > Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (Effective: 5th Feb 2014)
Depositing User:	Mr Tijani Ahmad Ashimi
Date Deposited:	10 Dec 2025 09:10
Last Modified:	10 Dec 2025 11:24
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q485
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125094

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