A pure mind and a healthy body: an Islamic perspective

Authors

• Nina Björkman Åbo Akademi University

DOI: https://doi.org/10.30674/scripta.67405

Keywords:

Postsecularism, Islam, Brotherhoods, Muslim, Egypt -- Politics, Body, Human, Health, Body and soul, Purity, Ritual -- Islam, Fasting, Nutrition, Charity, Islam -- Missions, Physical education, Public health, Social work

Abstract

In today’s Egypt we see the Muslim Brotherhood supporting hospitals, healthcare centres and other charities, but where does this focus on promoting good health and providing the necessary services stem from? Why do movements such as the Muslim Brotherhood engage in charitable activities to the extent that they do? Is it just a question of doing good for others, or are there other reasons? The purpose of this article is to look at some of the factors behind a trend within the Muslim Brotherhood, which is characterised by seeing the connection between a healthy body and a pure soul as being something vital for a practising Muslim.