People often pursue wealth but forget to take care of their bodies. Without health, all riches feel meaningless.
Wealth is Good but Health Comes First
Words of the Prophetﷺ
Wealth is permissible if accompanied by piety. But for the pious, health is more valuable than wealth, and a happy heart is a blessing in itself.
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Ibnu Majah. (2008). Sunan Ibnu Majah. Translated by Mohammad Mahdi al-Sharif.
Health is Not Just for You, but Also for Those Around You
Health isn't just about yourself. People who are healthy have more energy to work, to be there for their family, and can contribute more to others. Because when you're healthy, you can be more present and do more for the people around you. So taking care of your health isn't just good for you, it's good for everyone around you too.
For example: A father who is unwell cannot join his child at the playground. It's not only the father who experiences the illness, but the child also loses valuable moments with his dad. In worse cases, a father can't even work to provide for his family due to his health. The whole family ends up feeling the impact, both financially and emotionally.
Poor health → Declining work ability → Lost economic opportunities → A Future at Risk.
Poor Health Can Ruin Your Future Finances
Unhealthy habits often come with a high financial cost in the future. Medical bills and treatment costs aren't cheap, and they can easily become your biggest unexpected expense.Think about it, money you could've used for a vacation, buying a house, or investing, ends up going straight to hospital bills, all because of choices that could've been avoided early on.
People often think twice about spending money on a gym membership, eating healthy, or getting regular check-ups. But compare that to the cost of surgery, hospitalization, or long-term medication, which one is higher? Prevention is always cheaper than treatment. So investing in your health isn't really an expense, it's a long-term savings.