On the authority of Al-Miqdaam ibn Maadiy-Karib who said: I heard the Messenger of Allah(SAW) saying: "No human ever filled a vessel worse than the stomach. Sufficient for any son of Adam are some morsels to keep his back straight. But if it must be, then one third for his food, one third for his drink and one third for his breath." (Ahmad, At-Tirmidhi, An-Nasaa'i). Obesity, which is primarily caused by overeating is now recognized as a major risk factor for coronary heart disease, which … [Read more...]