The Prophet (ﷺ) prayed while standing, bowing, and prostrating multiple times a day until he was over sixty. The Sahaba (RA) were riding horses, drawing bows, and leading armies well into their later years. Their bodies remained functional, mobile, strong.

Meanwhile, many of us struggle to get off the floor without using our hands. We're thirty-five and our backs hurt. We sit for eight hours, stand up stiff, and wonder why our bodies feel decades older than they are.

Our bodies are living instruments, and modern life is slowly breaking them. Daily stress, repetitive movement, and long periods of sitting cause tension to build. Over time, tissues shorten and stiffen, affecting everything from posture to circulation to how freely we move.

We've traded physical labor for mental work but the trust remains the same. Allah (swt) gave us these bodies as an amanah, and maintaining them isn't optional.

It doesn't take much to reverse the damage. Even minutes of intentional stretching can activate your body's relaxation response. Your breathing deepens, tight muscles release, and the calming effects ripple beyond the physical—better mood, sharper focus, reduced stress.

This is stewardship. You can't serve your family, your work, or your deen effectively if your body is breaking down at forty.

We just launched the Sukoon daily mobility program—completely free. It's designed specifically for Muslims who want mobility and breathwork practices through a clear Islamic lens.

Watch our class today by joining our Alerts Channel (private and secure).

Your body is a privilege. Twenty minutes a day is a small price to honor it.

Reflect on this:

How would your daily life change if your body felt stronger?

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