No jihad against nafs

[naqshbandiosmanli]

Like some of the Awliya have said, "Rather than fast from halal things, engage in the halal things and fast from the haraam."

Be very careful sister, you have to consult with a doctor and a Shaikh before you self medicate with a lot mujahada. People can get really sick, and it can also be a trick from Shaitan. Be very careful.

[naqshbandiosmanli]

How can eating wheat be bad? Everyone eats wheat product all the time. It is a staple food for most people.

It is not bad IF we are going to live lives that allow for that type of food. The things and amount of food my grand parents ate would not be recommended for people today, because we have very unhealthy lifestyles with little exercise. Plus the processing of the wheat is bad. It just all turns to sugar, and cancer feeds off of sugar. Anyway, I don't think its bad in itself, but when you put it in todays context, it causes problems. Just like meat is not bad, unless you eat it everyday...

[aliyaa]

A good place to start would be to look at the history of wheat and anything we consume today. How modified is it? What does the modified version do - benefits and harms? Here's a relatively short article to start with on the story of wheat.

Then think about how the rise in gluten intolerance and Coeliac disease is related to the wheat that is grown today. I have an article in mind but can't seem to find it. Will post it for you as soon as I find it.

I should add that since wheat is practically everywhere, it is best to be aware and try to eat the best of whatever is available. To that end, whole grains are much better. Here's an article that lists some benefits of whole wheat.

As for sugars: eating refined sugars and starches only serves to spike sugar levels - it doesn't provide sustained energy. You go up and then come crashing down. Whereas, if you eat whole grains and avoid refined sugars you'll be better off. [That said, eating the whole grain of wheat may be even worse... according to some]

Consider this alternative for breakfast (just an example):
- oatmeal
- a few pistachio nuts (unsalted, plain)
- a few walnuts (unsalted, plain)
- some fruit... could be an apple cut up into pieces or a few dried dates, or dried figs cut up into the bowl, or a handfull of dried raisins etc.
- a dash of ground cinnamon
- a dash of ground clove
cook it with milk or milk alternatives or even just plain water
drizzle some honey when its ready... voila! A bowl of sustained energy!

Finally, keep in mind that it (the body, the nafs) takes work just like anything else... we are constantly striving to better ourselves in every way. The body is no different. It takes patience (time) and perseverance to overcome many physical obstacles like loss of muscle tone, irregular energy levels, excess body fat, decreased endurance, etc. Insha'Allah, keep at it sister and don't forget to consult with your doctor and perhaps consider a consultation with a naturopath too!!!

Jazak Allah loads sister !!!

about a month ago. my doctor recomemnde me to eat a lot! " khoob khao" and allowed me to eat everything! and then she told me that i should eat fruits but i dont like to eat them. i have become sorta stubborn about eating food yet i eat.. for i have to.

[aliyaa]

I think there are more important ways to do jihad against your nafs than by cutting down food so much that you become weak.

Jazak Allahu khair

[aliyaa]

Also try eat at the proper time. Eg try not to skip taking breakfast.

i do eat breakfast everyday Alhamdulillah. and eat lunch and dinner too.

i dont feel like eating like i feel very little hunger. and that is why i have become a bit stubborn about food.

[aliyaa]

It is not bad IF we are going to live lives that allow for that type of food. The things and amount of food my grand parents ate would not be recommended for people today, because we have very unhealthy lifestyles with little exercise. Plus the processing of the wheat is bad. It just all turns to sugar, and cancer feeds off of sugar. Anyway, I don't think its bad in itself, but when you put it in todays context, it causes problems. Just like meat is not bad, unless you eat it everyday...

i have heard that.. now its not healthy for a person to eat very less as the things aint pure and the peoplr are weak..

[zahed73]

Assalam u alykum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh!

actually i used to do a lot of jihad bin nafs while having meals... like i used to cut down on sugar.. try to eat waht i .. didnt like very mch.. or used to skip sauces or a sauce or so.. used to eat very less oil and fat. but then .. my doctor told me that i need to eat a lot.. for better health..

so i started eating..but since two weeks i ahve started eating a lot.. i mean high sugar.. oily food. baked food. and so.. and today when i tried to cut down on sugar i couldnt..

to overcome the dizzines i try to have a good lunch and dinner. i dont feel like eating i jsut feel that i should eat. i DOnt feel hungry verymuch. or sometimes my mood becomes bad so i eat.. because attimes at lunch time and breakfst time i feel crossed. (my bad mood has become a sign of hunger)but then i feel that what shoud i do.. at times i feel i dont wanna eat that . i just want to have tea. i dont wana have a fruit.. and ugh! i dont like that. my health has Alhamdulillah improved much.. yet.. i want to ask.. whatever i m doing .. is that all correct?

The way I see it the relation with food and zuhd is not what you described above. Your developing an
unhealthy balance in your food consumption. Which is counterproductive . Your getting mood swings and your mood depends on food consumption . Which is the opposite of what was to be achieved.

The objective is to get more control on your nafs by disciplining its primal animal like instincts.
Zuhd is not so much about eating less then what you need or eating certain things .
Its about not eating too much or not trying to eat too much out of greed and gradually
finding the right balance for you .

Its applying good common sense on your food consumption addictions and habits.

Hope you get better.

[aliyaa]

The way I see it the relation with food and zuhd is not what you described above. Your developing an
unhealthy balance in your food consumption. Which is counterproductive . Your getting mood swings and your mood depends on food consumption . Which is the opposite of what was to be achieved.

The objective is to get more control on your nafs by disciplining its primal animal like instincts.
Zuhd is not so much about eating less then what you need or eating certain things .
Its about not eating too much or not trying to eat too much out of greed and gradually
finding the right balance for you .

Its applying good common sense on your food consumption addictions and habits.

Hope you get better.

Jazakumullahu khair. broter.

and Alhamdulillah i m getting better.. yet i need loads of prayers.. i dont feel that dizzy anymore.. and whenever i eat i say Alhamd to Allah.i feel scared at times that what will i do if my nafs overpowers my inner good self? my zameer. ?


well let me tell you people a good thing.. i had started feeling like.. i dont like anything.. and had lost interest in eveything.. except ebadah. (i think i had become an extremist ) but now i feel that i want jannah.. i ccan feel the bounties of jannah.. and i feel sorta good.. like to learn a bit of worldly things for deen

[zahed73]

Jazakumullahu khair. broter.

and Alhamdulillah i m getting better.. yet i need loads of prayers.. i dont feel that dizzy anymore.. and whenever i eat i say Alhamd to Allah.i feel scared at times that what will i do if my nafs overpowers my inner good self? my zameer. ?


well let me tell you people a good thing.. i had started feeling like.. i dont like anything.. and had lost interest in eveything.. except ebadah. (i think i had become an extremist ) but now i feel that i want jannah.. i ccan feel the bounties of jannah.. and i feel sorta good.. like to learn a bit of worldly things for deen

Think of the concentration and Ihsan you will achieve in Ibadah with a sound body and sharp mind .

For that you need to take care of yourself as it is the property of Allah

[aliyaa]

Think of the concentration and Ihsan you will achieve in Ibadah with a sound body and sharp mind .

For that you need to take care of yourself as it is the property of Allah

yes..