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Health-Promoting Verses as mentioned in the Holy Quran

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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.

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Aboul-Enein, B.H. Health-Promoting Verses as mentioned in the Holy Quran. J Relig Health 55, 821–829 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10943-014-9857-8

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