Question
I really want to follow the sunnah of the prophet salallahu alaihi wasalam but I find my skin all over my body becoming very unhealthy because of not sleeping much and not eating much, what should I do? Does my body have rights over me and I cannot follow the sunnah because I become unhealthy?
Also, I wear the niqaab and my skin is very sensitive so when I wear the niqaab it causes me to break out (acne) a lot, should I give my body its rights and stop wearing niqaab or is this just a test from Allah subhanahu wata'la? keep in mind I think the niqaab is wajib.
Answer
Firstly sister, Masha Allah, it is commendable that you are trying to follow the sunnah, especially so in this time. May Allah accept your effort and keep you steadfast. I am not too sure what sunnahs you are referring to, though, and it will need to be explained. Allah Ta'la says in the Quraan "Allah intends for you ease, and does not want to make things difficult for you." (2:185) Rasul sallalahu alaihi wa sallam is reported to have said " The religion (Islam) is easy, and whoever makes the religion a rigour, it will overpower him. So, follow the middle course (in worship). (Muslim) Rasul sallalahu alaihi wa sallam also said - and I quote only part of the hadith as it is lengthy- Narrated by Abdullah bin amr Al As who said " the Prophet Sallalahu alaihi wa sallam was informed that I said that I would pray all night and fast everyday as long as I live. He s.a.w said, "Don't do that. Observe fast for few days and then leave off for a few days, offer prayers and also sleep at night, as your body has a right over you, your eyes has a right over you; your wife has a right over you; your visitors has a right over you". We can understand from the above that moderation in worship is a sunnah. Secondly, fight shaytaan, persevere and keep your niqaab on as this is wajib. Insha Allah, you will be rewarded. This is a test from Allah. A visit to the doctor might be helpful as this could be hormonal.And Allah knows best.
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