Modern diseases as a result of violating Divine precepts
It is well known that poor psychological health and chronic stress weaken the immune system, leading to the progression of chronic diseases, including cancer.
Moderation, peace of mind, personal hygiene and strong moral values: all these are unique guidelines that Islam offers to help believers resist the most dangerous diseases.
Many modern diseases have spread due to the violation of divine laws and religious teachings. These diseases include AIDS, foot-and-mouth disease, and mad cow disease (caused by violations of animal feeding regulations).
But can cancer be a consequence of violating God’s precepts?
The answer to this question was provided by two Egyptian doctors working in the United States: Drs. Ahmad al-Qadi and Muhammad Ashraf. According to their research, despite the advances of modern medicine, the incidence of cancer in the United States is steadily increasing.
Violating religious norms can directly or indirectly increase the risk of developing diseases. While this is understandable in the case of sexually transmitted or infectious diseases (linked to hygiene and social factors), the connection with cancer, a purely physiological disease, seems less clear.
However, research has confirmed that people who systematically violate God’s commandments are significantly more likely to develop various types of cancer. This pattern is observed in almost all systems of the human body.
Four groups of risk factors leading to cancer
- Diet, drink, and breathing.
Islam prohibits excessive consumption of food and drink, alcohol and intoxicants and anything harmful to health. Scientific research confirms that overeating increases the risk of cancer (animal studies have shown a reduction in tumor incidence with calorie restriction); obesity increases the risk of breast and uterine cancer; alcohol provokes cancer of the mouth, throat and esophagus; smoking causes cancer of the lungs, bladder and pancreas.
- Personal hygiene.
Islam places special emphasis on oral hygiene, anal hygiene and genital hygiene, as well as male circumcision. Scientific research confirms that poor hygiene can lead to cancer in these areas of the body.
- Social and moral values.
Islam encourages modesty in dress, early marriage and childbearing, strictly prohibiting extramarital and homosexual relations. Scientific research confirms that unmarried women are more likely to develop breast and uterine cancer; a late first pregnancy increases the risk of breast cancer and frequent changes of sexual partners increase the risk of cervical cancer in women and prostate cancer in men.
- Psychological state.
Islam strengthens faith in the Almighty Creator, promotes mental balance and develops resilience to stress. Scientific research confirms that depression, anxiety, and stress weaken the immune system, increasing the risk of cancer. Religious people (especially Muslims) have been shown to have a lower incidence of pancreatic cancer than atheists.
All the data cited indicate that adherence to Islamic principles reduces the risk of various diseases, including cancer.
While modern medicine only combats the consequences of illness, the Islamic approach eliminates their root cause – the violation of divine laws.
Thus, following the teachings of Islam is the path not only to spiritual salvation but also to good health.
