obesity

Obesity

Q: Unfortunately many of us Muslims are now suffering from obesity including myself. Are there any prescriptions from Islamic sources with which to combat this lifestyle disease and to lose weight?

Obesity and overeating

Q: Please advise on the authenticity of the following:

(1) Narrated by Hadhrat Aaisha (Radiyallahu Anha) that she said: “The first calamity for this nation after the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam's) death is fullness of their stomachs; when their stomachs became full, they became obese and their hearts weakened and their desires became wild.” - Bukhari

(2) Narrated by Anas bin Malik (Radiyallahu Anhu) that the Prophet (Sallallahu Alayhi Wasallam) said: “It is extravagance that one eats whatever he desires.” - Ibn Majah.

(3) If these are not authenticated, are they correct in their meanings?