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Cleanness in the Islamic Teachings - Al-Shia The Scientific and Cultural Website of Shia belief Cleanness in the Islamic Teachings 2024-04-08 865 Views islam is a complete way of life, which deals extensively with both the spiritual, as well as the physical well-being of its adherents. In the same way, great emphasis has been placed on the spiritual needs of man, his/her physical and material needs are as well not being underrated. Cleanness is among the crucial manners in Islamic teachings.

Islam pays much attention to the cleanliness of the body, clothes and houses. It also recommends brushing one’s teeth, styling one’s hair, trimming one’s nails, and taking care of the surroundings. Rather one may not be a true Muslim unless he/she fulfils the afore-mentioned acts [1] . Hence, it is not permissible for any Muslim to contaminate the environment, neglect their own cleanliness and tidiness, or hurt their fellows through their displeasing looks or stinking scent.

In a nutshell, cleanliness is one of the great privileges in Islam. Contents Significance of Cleanliness Physical Cleanliness Food Hygiene Cleanness of House and Surroundings References: Significance of Cleanliness Cleanliness and purification are an essential part of Islamic life and in fact, the philosophy behind the concept of cleanliness in Islam is much beyond the superficial concept of conventional cleanliness.

In the glorious Qur’an, while discussing menstruating women and the need to clean themselves after its completion, Allah says: “…Indeed Allah loves the penitent and He loves those who keep clean [2] .” Similarly, from the divine injunctions given to the Messenger of God (peace be upon him and his household) following his appointment as a divine Prophet was the purification of his garments and avoidance of every impurity: “And purify your clothes, and keep away from all impurity [3] “ While explaining the verse, Ayatollah Faqih Imani writes: “The word “clothes” may herein serve as a metaphor for human deeds, since the deeds are likened to clothes as the outward appearance reflects the inward beliefs and feelings.

Some also maintain that the word “clothes” herein indicates heart and soul, namely purify your heart from impurities. Where the clothes are supposed to be cleansed, the one who wears them is accorded precedence. Some have also held that the word denotes the outward clothes since their purity constitutes the most significant token of character, education, and culture.