It has only been in recent years that one saw a Muslim prophet spitting and placing his saliva into the bottles of his devotees, and the video instantly went viral online. Although many may read this act as just a mere rite, then people need to think about issues of personal cleanliness, health, and the consequences of such practices that people hold so dear.

Instead, let us consider why this is not just sketchy but possibly damaging firmly.

The Grim Truth about Spitting Traditions

An action that a cleric spits and then pours saliva into water bottles is not an amusing rite but a sign of a society that has no value of clean drinking water. Food hygiene is an issue in today’s society, and people don’t hesitate to make such videos as interviews in which people put urine, saliva, and other things on some food products again, making this ritual provocative in today’s world.

As much as some people may have very high standards of personal cleanliness and hygiene, it is quite disgusting to watch worshippers queue to receive water that has been blessed by a cleric’s saliva. The notion that gargling it can somehow 'repel Satan’ or dispel diseases is not merely foolish; it is a toxic illusion that obliterates the value and role of health and hygiene.

The Religious Context
Coined in the context of this research, spitting within the Islamic context, particularly spitting when making supplications can be attributed to a certain degree of spirituality. Islamic scholars, readily accept prayer and blessing from others as offering protection or healing. You will find that these blessings are thrown into water through spitting and the followers of such a prophet will drink this water in an effort to be protected or healed. This is hinged on the opinion that recitation over water holds spiritual blessings and to others spitting is a practicing of this blessing is a perfect way.

Spirituality: The Misconception of Healing

It would also seem that many followers can really think that the saliva of the cleric has the blessings of the gods or even heals. But this belief is nothing more than a superstitious rather than a scientific concept. That some diluted saliva can shield them from harm or heal diseases is not only illogical but dangerous too. Drinking water that is contaminated can result in illnesses, and the transmission of diseases is always possible.

Government Response to Hygiene Issues

The new system of Uttar Pradesh, led by the Chief Minister, Yogi Adityanath, has understood that they require even more strict laws related to food hygiene. There are some reports that state that the administration is thinking of laws against spitting on foods, urine, or any other unsanitary object. This is particularly important in a society where there are people who are ready and willing to die for rituals.

According to the proposed legislation, consumers shall have the right to know relevant information on food and beverage sellers. This is a positive movement in comparison to the rest of the cases we have seen, with an added focus on cleanliness and order of the food service providers. This should be particularly so, especially when the practices pose a danger to the population. To say it in stark terms, the government has no option but to shun such practices, as these are a menace to the health standards of its people, even if people believe in such religious practices.

The Reason for Thoughtfulness

In all these issues, it is important to foster reason in the communities. Crude observance of rites, which endanger health, is not faith but defiance, which may call for unfortunate repercussions. I believe that to this day people all over the world still use mysterious rituals, saying that it helps them to be healthy and spiritual, and that is why education is the main thing that will help to fight against such myths.

Conclusion

It is not just tradition when a Muslim cleric spat into water bottles; it is unhealthy to practice spitting in food and water storage places.

People who are willing to get water that is contaminated in the name of faith at this period should be of serious concern. But in today’s world such phenomena exist, so it is necessary to fight for hygiene, health, and sensible minds opposed to superstition. The bills moved in the Assembly are a sine qua non for making public health a priority, and it is high time for every caste, religion, and community to ponder over the repercussions of their belief or practise.