RT Article
T1 Health-Promoting Verses as mentioned in the Holy Quran
JF Journal of religion and health
VO 55
IS 3
SP 821
OP 829
A1 Aboul-Enein, Basil
LA English
PB Springer Science + Business Media B. V.
YR 2016
UL https://ixtheo.de/Record/1566592186
AB The Quran is regarded as both the spiritual and behavioral guidance for all Muslims. This narrative study was designed at examining relevant health-promoting verses in the Quran and to identify the chapters and verses where keywords and phrases are mentioned relevant to health promotion and behavior. Twenty-eight verses were identified, with a focus on diet and nutrition, personal hygiene, alcohol abstention, and the importance of a healthy lifestyle. These results suggest that the Quran could serve as an influential medium for culturally competent public health practitioners in diverse populations, particularly in Muslim communities, for improving and maintaining healthy behaviors.
K1 Islam
K1 Health Promotion
K1 Lifestyle
K1 Quran
DO 10.1007/s10943-014-9857-8