personal cleanliness
Personal hygiene is defined as a set of habits that a person adheres to and is keen to follow in order to maintain his activity, vitality, health, and personal appearance, and to increase the respect of others for him. Therefore, Islam calls us to maintain cleanliness, as stated in the Almighty’s saying: (Indeed, God loves those who repent and love those who purify themselves)[Al-Baqarah: 222], and in this article we will introduce you to it.
The importance of personal hygiene
- Rid the body of unpleasant odors.
- It maintains the body’s health from many diseases, such as skin diseases, and diseases resulting from neglecting to clean and wash vegetables and fruits.
- It protects against many psychological problems, such as stress and depression, and also increases self-confidence.
Diseases caused by poor hygiene
- Diarrhea and dysentery.
- Infection with intestinal worms of various types.
- cholera.
- typhoid.
- Lever Inflammation.
- Jaundice.
- Polio infection.
Ways to maintain personal hygiene
- Bathing at least 3 times a week.
- Get rid of the smell of sweat using deodorant.
- Trim nails periodically.
- Change socks daily.
- Pay attention to cleaning your teeth after eating, and use the siwak continuously.
- Always clean and wash clothes, and avoid wearing them for long periods.
- Raising children to care about personal hygiene, by providing them with all their basic hygiene needs, and training them to use personal hygiene tools correctly.
- Wearing undershirts made of cotton; Because it absorbs sweat, and forms an insulating layer between the body and what you are wearing.
- Change clothes, and replace clean clothes with those wet with sweat; To avoid unpleasant body odor.
- Avoid wearing clothes made of nylon and polyester, especially in the summer.
- Avoid eating spicy foods, and some foods such as garlic and onions. Because it secretes an unpleasant odor from the body.
- Reducing anxiety and stress; Because it increases the secretion of sweat.
- Put on a little perfume before leaving the house; Because it lasts a long time, it also covers up unpleasant odors.
- Daily care of sensitive areas, by washing them with a special lotion; To eliminate the smell of natural secretions, it is also recommended to dry them well.
- Personal care during the menstrual cycle for women, by cleaning the sensitive area; To prevent fungal infection, and to avoid unpleasant odors, it is recommended not to use the pad for more than 8 hours.
Reasons why an individual neglects personal hygiene
- Lack of awareness and lack of culture of the importance of personal hygiene.
- Lack of water available for bathing, washing tools, and clothes.
- Poor psychological state, frustration, and lack of motivation to pay attention to personal hygiene.
- Having a certain disease hinders the ability to pay attention to personal hygiene.
