Therapeutic Benefits of Salah
Islam is a complete code of life and this aspect makes it much better of other religions. Even though Islam teaches us good conduct, good deeds and ways of worship for success in the last life, it also encourages us to live the best worldly life. The reason why Islamic teachings and worship play an important role is not only spiritual but physical development. It is our religious duty to take care of our health.
The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
"Allah likes the most powerful believers more than the weak believers."
The worship of fasting, Hajj and Jihad also provides many physical benefits as well as spiritual benefits. From the medical research, it proves that prayer has many positive effects on physical health.
Physical Therapy aims to restore and improve physical health. It is necessary for the body to be taken into action as well.
And the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) has encouraged us through prayer.
"Stand up and pray, and if you can not, then sit down and if you do not do like this, then pray while you are lying." (bukhari)
If we mention the effects of different aspects of prayer on physical health, it is proven that prayer is the best combination of many exercises that a physiotherapist performs on their patients.
1-
Standing (
Qayam) : Leaving the shoulder loose in the condition of Qayam, all the weight of the body moves on equally on feet. This process has been helpful in maintaining good posture.
2-
Bowing (
Ruku) : In this position when there is a slight stretch in back muscles and shank. This reduce pain back especially the lower back pain, is considered to be the best exercise for this purpose.
3-
Prostrate (
Sajada) : In this case when the forehead is on ground and knee bites towards the chest i.e knee to chest position.This is one the highly recommended exercise for low back pain. It is helpful in pain managment for back and neck muscles. And while arising from the Sajada, the shoulder is the means of balance and strength results in shoulder stability and strengthning. The position is also good for persistence and stable blood flow.
This condition has been mentioned as!
"Prayerer is closer to your Lord in case of Sajada." (
bukhari)
4-
Sitting (
tasha'ud): The special sitting position after sajad according to sunnah with stretch in toes and sole . This special exercise has proven useful for paddle pain.
5-
Salam: At the end of the prayer, when the head turns away, the exercise causes salvation from neck pain, as well as maintaining the range of motion and neck stability.
Other Benefits:
The process of praying prayer for five times a day that require ten minutes for each one fulfills the need for our daily exercise need. It also keeps us healthy in both physically and mental approach. It makes fluid flow better, and this exercise release body's natural pain medication, "
Endorphins", which gives a positive feeling of pain reduction and improvement. This is because muscle tension prevents hormone like adrenaline. Muscular System remains active. Heart rate , blood pressure remains normal and hence, one can easily get rid of tension and stress.
Prayer is a practical worship of a religion that is healing for the soul, heart, mind and body. Medical research is compelled to perform the best exercise in the prayer today , while the Prophet (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) about 1400 years ago said clearly:
"Stand up and pray, there is healing in prayers". (Ibn Majah)
Indeed Salah (Namaz) is a best exercise.
