Scientific Data Surah 108 · Ayah 2
Physical benefits of (Salah) prayer - Strengthen the faith & fitness
Physical benefits of (Salah) prayer - Strengthen the faith & fitness
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Ghazal Kamran* Senior Physiotherapist, Rehabilitation and Physical Medicine Institute, Al Ain Hospital, UAE
Abstract :
The Physical benefits of Islamic prayer on the human body are discussed in this article. The act of prayer requires the worshiper to move through several distinct bodily postures while reciting a specific supplication. Salah involves a certain level of physical activity which includes standing, bowing prostration and sitting consecutively. Each position involves the movement of different parts of the human body in ways that Some muscles contract isometrically (same length) and some contract in approximation or isotonically (same tension). The prayer movements would enhance flexibility and general muscular fitness. This results in moderate physical exercise particularly to the large muscle group and encourage health and wellbeing. Besides being an excellent form of exercise, physical activity breaks the monotony of chores.