chances of developing stones in the urinary tract. It strengthens our knee and ankle joints, and is also a good form of exercise for our shoulder and neck muscles.

صَلُّوۡا عَلَى الۡحَبِيۡب                      صَلَّى اللّٰهُ عَلٰى مُحَمَّد

Worldly benefits of other good deeds

O those who love Allah’s Messenger! In a similar manner, there are many benefits and blessings of the remaining 72 Pious Deeds. For example, Pious Deed number 21 states: “Today, did you wake others for fajr?”

By acting upon this, one has the opportunity to walk in the morning, which is beneficial for a person’s health. Walking protects a person from many ailments, such as heart attack, stroke, paralysis, psychological issues, body pain, tongue and throat issues, mouth ulcers, chest and lung problems, heartburn, diabetes, high blood pressure, liver and gallbladder diseases, etc. It helps maintain a healthy bodyweight, strengthens the bones, and helps the limbs function optimally.^[1]

In accordance with Pious Deed number 31, there are many blessings of using a miswak consistently. According to scientific research, the fibres of the miswak get rid of bacteria directly and protect the teeth from many diseases. It is an excellent means of cleaning the mouth and teeth, and improving gum health. In America, a seminar on dental health showed miswak contains substances that protect the teeth from becoming weak. It is more beneficial than all other pastes used to clean the teeth.^[2]

In accordance with Pious Deed number 33, by offering tahajjud prayer, one ages slowly and the face begins to glow.