Practicing moderation in diet

3. Practicing moderation in diet
Islam emphasises moderation – not too much and not too little – in every aspect of life. The second half of verse 31 of Surah Al-A’raf states, “Eat and drink, but be not excessive. Indeed, He likes not those who commit excess.” A hadith in Tirmizi further advises Muslims to leave “one third of the belly with food, another third with drink and leave one third empty for easy breathing.”

When it comes to our diet, it has been scientifically proven that eating too much can contribute to weight gain and obesity, and all the health concerns stemming from it. Similarly, eating too little can result in your body not receiving the nutrients it needs for proper development and survival.

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