The role of prophetic food in the prevention and cure of chronic diseases: A review of literature

Iqbal, Aimi Solehah Mohamed and Jan, Muhammad Tahir and Muflih, Betania Kartika and Jaswir, Irwandi (2021) The role of prophetic food in the prevention and cure of chronic diseases: A review of literature. Malaysian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities (MJSSH), 6 (11). pp. 366-375. E-ISSN 2504-8562

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Abstract

Islam is the way of life. It exists in each and every moment and action of an individual. Muhammad (PBUH) is the finest of all examples in every aspect. In Islam, halal and tayyib food is important for individual prosperity and wellbeing. This is because food intake has the potential to influence human growth in terms of akhlaq, morality, and psychology. This paper studies the significance of consuming prophetic food as a healthy diet. A few highlighted issues will be discussed, such as the increasing rate of chronic diseases that have become high causes of death, as well as unhealthy eating habits amongst Malaysians regardless of age and background. Undoubtedly, the ability of nutrition and functional food from the practice of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has proven to be one of the best ways to prevent and cure most chronic diseases with the low side effects. This paper discusses how prophetic food helps in resolving global health issues and combating chronic disease. These issues are extracted from the literature by thoroughly studying published work and research. Finding shows that there is a presence of high medicinal values in prophetic food and evidence provided in The Holy Quran and Hadiths is proven scientifically through available research and citations. The paper provides valuable insights to the Prophetic food consumption among Muslim consumers and the halal industry.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	5784/131843
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Prophetic food, chronic disease, Muhammad (PBUH), Sunnah
Subjects:	B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam B Philosophy. Psychology. Religion > BP Islam. Bahaism. Theosophy, etc > BP1 Islam > BP100 Sacred books > BP135 Hadith literature. Traditions. Sunna R Medicine > RC Internal medicine T Technology > TX Home economics T Technology > TX Home economics > TX341 Nutrition. Foods and food supply
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART) Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences
Depositing User:	Prof. Dr. Irwandi Jaswir
Date Deposited:	06 Oct 2026 16:23
Last Update:	06 Oct 2026 16:23
Queue Number:	2026-10-Q5542
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/131843
Indexed In:	Google Scholar, MyCite

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