by Frasat Ahmed, Missionary, USA. The Al Hakam Weekly, 15 Jan 2021.
Cleanliness is half of faith and cleanliness is next to godliness. Without even realising, we may be committing unhygienic acts that render us undeserving of Allah’s love, for He says:
اِنَّ اللّٰہَ یُحِبُّ التَّوَّابِیۡنَ وَ یُحِبُّ الۡمُتَطَہِّرِیۡنَ
“Allah loves those who turn to Him and loves those who keep themselves clean.” (Surah al-Baqarah, Ch.2: V.223)
Amongst other habits, correcting our bathroom hygiene is essential in order to follow the Prophet Muhammad’s
(sa)
sunnah [practice] and attain Allah’s love.
Some may contend by saying, “Physical hygiene is hardly a significant issue when it comes to Allah. It has no effect on my spirituality.” How dreadfully wrong such people are.