Ruling on Refraining from Eating Out of Fear of Obesity
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Question:
What is the ruling on dieting? That is, refraining from eating out of fear of obesity and to maintain the shape of the body, knowing that dieting does not affect a person's health, as you say.
Answer:
I am not aware of any harm in that. It is permissible for a person to take care of the means of safety from obesity and lightness of the body, so that he may be relieved of the burden and fatigue of obesity, provided it is through permissible means that contain no danger or harm. Yes.
What is the ruling on dieting? That is, refraining from eating out of fear of obesity and to maintain the shape of the body, knowing that dieting does not affect a person's health, as you say.
Answer:
I am not aware of any harm in that. It is permissible for a person to take care of the means of safety from obesity and lightness of the body, so that he may be relieved of the burden and fatigue of obesity, provided it is through permissible means that contain no danger or harm. Yes.
Source
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