Namaz the health benefits

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Namaz (SalaNamaz (Sala’’at)at)-- Health Benefits Health Benefits ––

Muslims Medical Research Forum

Islamabad


In the name of In the name of AllahAllah the most the most beneficent, the most mercifulbeneficent, the most merciful

This presentation has been made This presentation has been made to seek Allahto seek Allah’’s mercys mercy and and compassion by highlighting the benefits inherent in the offeringcompassion by highlighting the benefits inherent in the offering of of

Namaz (Sala'at) in Namaz (Sala'at) in light of the present day medical knowledgelight of the present day medical knowledge..

The The contents have been carefully selectedcontents have been carefully selected and do not represent and do not represent views of any particular sect. All references from views of any particular sect. All references from Ahadith are those Ahadith are those

which are accepted by all which are accepted by all FiqahFiqah. Medical references are mentioned . Medical references are mentioned with the studieswith the studies. .

This has been This has been compiled by members of MMRFcompiled by members of MMRF. We have limited . We have limited knowledge and we are not scholars. We may have made knowledge and we are not scholars. We may have made mistakesmistakes for for

which you are requested to pray that Allah All Mighty forgives uwhich you are requested to pray that Allah All Mighty forgives us. s.

There is a There is a need of more work on this subjectneed of more work on this subject. Sala. Sala’’at has a lot more to it at has a lot more to it then what the mere eye catches. Muslim Physicians, scholars and then what the mere eye catches. Muslim Physicians, scholars and

philanthropists should come forward and let the world see the trphilanthropists should come forward and let the world see the truth of uth of Islam through the eyes of modern day medical science. Islam through the eyes of modern day medical science.


Main ObjectiveMain ObjectiveThe world today only believes in facts and science. The world today only believes in facts and science.

We want to tell them that a Prophet (PBUH) We want to tell them that a Prophet (PBUH) 1400 hundred years ago without access to the 1400 hundred years ago without access to the

modern knowledge told things that are modern knowledge told things that are completely in line with the science of today; completely in line with the science of today;

which is a proof of the fact that his words and which is a proof of the fact that his words and deeds were from Allah the Master & Creator of deeds were from Allah the Master & Creator of All. Hence Islam is the only faith that should be All. Hence Islam is the only faith that should be

followed for our salvation on the final day of followed for our salvation on the final day of judgment. judgment.


IslamIslamWuduWudu

Nasal IrrigationFace WashingEar & Feet

NamazNamazTimingsPsychological EffectsSocial BenefitsPhysical Effects

PositionsMovementsRuk’koSajdahBrain, Lungs, Bones & MusclesJulsa (Tashad)Salam

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GlossaryGlossarySalaSala’’at or Namazat or Namaz -- The customary Prayer of Muslims The customary Prayer of Muslims AdhaAdha’’anan -- The call to Prayer The call to Prayer NiyyahNiyyah -- Intention. Intention. WuduWudu -- Ablution (with water) Ablution (with water) GhuslGhusl -- A bath (with water) A bath (with water) MasahMasah -- To stroke (wipe) or rub gently over. To stroke (wipe) or rub gently over. MiswaakMiswaak -- A small branch or stem, used for brushing teeth. A small branch or stem, used for brushing teeth. RakaRaka’’atat -- A single round/cycle of all bodily actions within a A single round/cycle of all bodily actions within a Prayer. Prayer. SajdSajd’’ahah –– Prostration during SalaatProstration during SalaatRukRuk’’koko –– Forward bending with flexion of the spineForward bending with flexion of the spine


"Everything good that happens to you "Everything good that happens to you (O Man) is from Allah, everything bad (O Man) is from Allah, everything bad that happens to you is from your own that happens to you is from your own

actions".actions".(4:79 Qur'an)(4:79 Qur'an)


Islam Islam –– A Divine FaithA Divine FaithA Natural Religion & a complete A Natural Religion & a complete CODE OF LIFECODE OF LIFEIslam lays great emphasis on Islam lays great emphasis on ‘‘Health & HygieneHealth & Hygiene’’ at a at a time when the world didntime when the world didn’’t even knew what are germs t even knew what are germs (bacteria, parasites & viruses)(bacteria, parasites & viruses)Allah wanted Allah wanted Muslims to be healthy & strongMuslims to be healthy & strongFrom From Qur'an & Sunnah (the practice of the Prophet Qur'an & Sunnah (the practice of the Prophet PBUH) PBUH) many treatment modes have been derived many treatment modes have been derived effectively by the Muslim Physicians during the golden effectively by the Muslim Physicians during the golden age of Islam age of Islam AabAab--ee--ZamzamZamzam is a living miracle of Islam:is a living miracle of Islam:

A companion of the Prophet (PBUH) lived for 40 days solely on Aab-e-zamzam and still gained weight and felt stronger then before


Islam is the only religion where Islam is the only religion where physical physical movements of prayers (Salamovements of prayers (Sala’’at) are combined at) are combined with spiritual exercise.with spiritual exercise.Allah could have ordered us to offer prayers in any Allah could have ordered us to offer prayers in any other postures or with no movements other postures or with no movements …….. But NO! .. But NO! Behind each & every instruction of Our Creator Behind each & every instruction of Our Creator there are benefits for us there are benefits for us –– But our knowledge is But our knowledge is limited & we may not understand them.limited & we may not understand them.Namaz is a prescription from AllahNamaz is a prescription from Allah for better for better health of Muslims health of Muslims –– ItIt’’s a natural & automatic way to s a natural & automatic way to keep the body healthy.keep the body healthy.


In the following pages an In the following pages an analysisanalysis has been has been made in light of the present day medical made in light of the present day medical knowledge that how Namaz can have positive knowledge that how Namaz can have positive effects on health.effects on health.Being Muslims we believe in every thing that Being Muslims we believe in every thing that Allah has said Allah has said –– We blindly follow the orders We blindly follow the orders --But it will gives us even more happiness, & But it will gives us even more happiness, & solitude by knowing that solitude by knowing that Namaz is not just a Namaz is not just a religious obligation but a sure path towards religious obligation but a sure path towards better health & fitnessbetter health & fitness as proven by the 21as proven by the 21stst

century science.century science.


Effect of MILD ExerciseEffect of MILD ExerciseFindings of a recent research study undertaken in Findings of a recent research study undertaken in USA proved that USA proved that people who do regular people who do regular moderate exercise have almost 1/3moderate exercise have almost 1/3rdrd lesser lesser death ratedeath rate. Salient features of the study are: . Salient features of the study are:

17,000 Harvard alumni who entered college between 1916-1950 participated in the study.Strong evidence was found that ONLY moderate aerobic exercise, equivalent to jogging about three miles a day, promotes good health and may actually add years to life. Men who expended about 2000 kcal of exercise on a weekly basis (equal to a daily 30 minute walk, run, cycle, swim, etc.,)had one-quarter to one-third lower death rates than classmates who did little or no exercise.


Namaz is also a form of a mild exerciseNamaz is also a form of a mild exerciseIt involves It involves movements of all body partsmovements of all body partsand some such and some such unusual movementsunusual movements that that we normally donwe normally don’’t make during routine t make during routine course of the daycourse of the dayDone Done 5 times daily5 times daily at regular intervals it at regular intervals it helps to maintain the body round the clock helps to maintain the body round the clock without causing any strain or tirednesswithout causing any strain or tirednessRegularity is the key.Regularity is the key.


"O Mankind: There has come to you a direction from your Lord and a healing for the (disease) in your hearts - and for those

who believe a guidance and mercy!" (Qur’an 10:57)

The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) stated: "The key to paradise is Prayer (Sala’at), and

the key to Prayer is cleanliness."(Sahih Muslim)


Perfection Perfection -- AccuracyAccuracy

Health benefits only come if the actions of Health benefits only come if the actions of Namaz are done Namaz are done EXACTLY the way they EXACTLY the way they have been orderedhave been ordered by Allah & our Prophet by Allah & our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)Muhammad (PBUH)Inaccurate / Hurried Approach:Inaccurate / Hurried Approach: Can lead Can lead to more problems then benefits to more problems then benefits egeg., ., inaccurate bending during inaccurate bending during RukRuk’’koko can can damage the back bone (vertebras)damage the back bone (vertebras)


Time & again the Time & again the Prophet (PBUH) has Prophet (PBUH) has emphasized correct observanceemphasized correct observance of all the of all the process from wudu to offering prayers.process from wudu to offering prayers.Its how unfortunate that we pray for seeking Its how unfortunate that we pray for seeking sawabsawab but we do not observe the correct but we do not observe the correct procedures procedures –– We just We just hurry through it without hurry through it without focusingfocusing ourselvesourselvesWe may satisfy ourselves with our Namaz but its We may satisfy ourselves with our Namaz but its important that Allah is satisfiedimportant that Allah is satisfiedPraying in fast motionPraying in fast motion, without pausing at , without pausing at appropriate places we make a mockery of Namaz appropriate places we make a mockery of Namaz –– Making us the end looserMaking us the end looser as we loose our as we loose our time, time, sawabsawab and also the beneficial effects on and also the beneficial effects on healthhealth


The The ProphetProphet (PBUH)(PBUH) said:said:

““Whoever offers all his Prayers Whoever offers all his Prayers on timeon time after a perfect after a perfect ablution, stands with ablution, stands with humility and reverencehumility and reverence, , prostrates prostrates and bows with calm, and offers the entire Prayer in good and bows with calm, and offers the entire Prayer in good

mannermanner -- so that Prayer becomes a radiating one and so that Prayer becomes a radiating one and prays for him thus: prays for him thus:

O the O the offererofferer of Prayer !! of Prayer !! May Allah guard you the way May Allah guard you the way you have guarded meyou have guarded me.. And as regards the one who And as regards the one who

offers the Prayer poorly offers the Prayer poorly -- that is without proper ablution, that is without proper ablution, and not even prostrating and bowing correctly and not even prostrating and bowing correctly -- then the then the Prayer curses himPrayer curses him thus: thus: May Allah ruin you the way May Allah ruin you the way

you have ruined me.you have ruined me. Then the Prayer is folded and Then the Prayer is folded and thrown back at his face like a used (dirty) cloth.thrown back at his face like a used (dirty) cloth.””

((TibraniTibrani))


Abu Qata’da reported the Messenger of Allah (PBUH) as saying:

"The one who commits the worst theft is he who steals from his prayer."

When asked how one could steal from his prayer, PBUH replied:

“By not performing his bowing and prostration perfectly".(Musnad Imam Ahmed & Tibrani)


The The Holy Prophet (PBUH)Holy Prophet (PBUH) said said “When you perform prayer, think that you

are standing in front of God and seeing Him with your eyes. And if it is not

possible for you to see Him, at least think that Allah is seeing you".

(Sahih Bukhari)


“O children of Adam! Wear your beautiful apparel at every time and place of

prayer…" (Qur'an 7:31)

•Namaz is meeting Allah.

•We wear our best clothes when we go to meet some body important

•But when we meet Allah - the most powerful entity in the whole Universe – we dress so poorly

•He commands the highest degree of respect – so we should be in our best presentation – hair finely combed, Perfume (non-alcoholic), clean & good clothes

•And with COMPLETE FOCUS – You cannot afford to think of any thing else – Its Allah you see, its Allah who is listening to you, its Allah who is watching you – No gathering or meeting can be more important then this!


Wudu Wudu ((WuzzoWuzzo / Ablution)/ Ablution)

Correct & complete wudu Correct & complete wudu is an essential preis an essential pre--requisite of performing Namaz requisite of performing Namaz

& Allah has elaborately described the whole & Allah has elaborately described the whole process in process in suratsurat AlAl--Maida in the Holy Qur'anMaida in the Holy Qur'an


"Oh you who have attained to faith, when you are about to pray, wash your face and your hands and arms up to the elbows and pass your (wet) hands lightly over your head, and your feet up to the ankles and if you are in a state requiring total ablution, purify yourself. But if you are ill, or

traveling, or have just satisfied a want of nature, or have co-habited with a woman, and can find no water - then take resort to pure dust, passing

therewith lightly over your face and your hands.Allah does not want to impose any hardship on you but wants to make you pure, and to bestow upon you the full measure of His blessings so

that you may have cause to be grateful."

(Qur'an: Al-Maidah 5:6)


Hazrat Anas (RA) reports that Rasulullah (PBUH) said: Hazrat Anas (RA) reports that Rasulullah (PBUH) said:

“Be meticulous in performing wudu, your lifespan will increase and your protecting angels will love you”

"He who performs ablution, and performs it in the best way, his sins leave his body, even from beneath his nails."

(Sahih Muslim)(Sahih Muslim)

"Purity is half of the faith"Purity is half of the faith””


"Prophet (PBUH) said: 'On the Day of Resurrection, my followers will be called Al-

Ghurr-ul-Muhajjalun from the traces of ablution and whoever can increase the area of his radiance should do so (by

performing ablution in the most perfect manner).”

(Sahih Bukhari, Vol. 1, No. 138)


A Blind Man came to the Prophet (PBUH) seeking cure. The Prophet (PBUH) before giving him any advice asked him to:

“First go to the ablution area and make ablution.”

Ablution is the opening for the cure of every sickness. Without ablution effort to cure a disease will be minimal.


Now in the Now in the 2121stst centurycentury we know that we know that washing hands, face & other parts of the washing hands, face & other parts of the body is important to prevent diseasebody is important to prevent diseaseBut But 1400 years ago1400 years ago when there was no when there was no microscopes Allah advised the Muslims a microscopes Allah advised the Muslims a set of washing movements before every set of washing movements before every prayerprayer so that they remain free of disease so that they remain free of disease & ill health & ill health


“Ablution stimulates the biological rhythms of the body and specifically Biological

Active Spots (BASes), very much like Chinese Reflexo-Therapy”. Among the

total 700 BASes in the body 66 have quick reflex therapy effects – Out of these 66

astonishingly 61 are involved in wudu !

One of the Chinese way of treatment focuses on some specific points on the body called Biologically Active

Spots. Dr. Magomed Magomedov of Daghestan State Medical Academy in his paper “Muslims Rituals and

their Effect on the Person’s Health” says:


An American scientist : An American scientist : “Water has a magic effect – is the best means of achieving relaxation and eliminating tension”.

Source: Reformation Magazine No. 296, 1994 Source: Reformation Magazine No. 296, 1994

Dr. Ahmed Dr. Ahmed ShawqiShawqi IbraheemIbraheem, MRCP, says:, MRCP, says:“Scientists came to know that when light falls on the drops of water on the skin during ablution gives birth to negative ions and reduces the positive ionsconsequently relaxing the nervous system & muscles reducing pain as well as tension and anxiety”.

Symposium of the Association of the Scientific Miracles in Qur'an , Cairo


Hand WashingHand WashingHands are the main Hands are the main contactcontact part of the body part of the body with the outside worldwith the outside worldThey attract Germs & ParasitesThey attract Germs & Parasites -- Ova / Egg all Ova / Egg all the timethe timeIf not washed these germs can cause various If not washed these germs can cause various infections of skin and other parts of the bodyinfections of skin and other parts of the bodyContact InfectionsContact Infections


After saying After saying BismillahBismillah Wudu Wudu starts with hand starts with hand washing washing We could have been advised to wash the face We could have been advised to wash the face first or the ears or any thing else first or the ears or any thing else ……. But no! . But no! Allah knew that if unclean hands touch the face Allah knew that if unclean hands touch the face first they will transfer infection to it first they will transfer infection to it –– so so hands hands must be washed firstmust be washed first as then one can use as then one can use them to wash other parts of the bodythem to wash other parts of the bodyThis is simple common sense but again This is simple common sense but again considering that this was advised in the 6considering that this was advised in the 6thth

century AD is sufficient prove to believe that this century AD is sufficient prove to believe that this was was not the advise of a humannot the advise of a human but of somebody but of somebody who knows all: who knows all: Allah All MightyAllah All Mighty


Hand washing advised in wudu is Hand washing advised in wudu is not just not just simple wettingsimple wetting of the handsof the handsIt includes It includes rubbing the hands from both rubbing the hands from both sides and scrubbing thesides and scrubbing the Nails Nails & doing& doingKhalalKhalal (rubbing the interlocked fingers with each other (rubbing the interlocked fingers with each other to remove dirt from into remove dirt from in--between the fingers)between the fingers)

All this done All this done 3 times3 times will will not even leave a not even leave a speck of dust or germsspeck of dust or germs on the surface of on the surface of handshands


An ordinary head of a pin as seen through a microscope. With microscope you can see how many germs are hiding

on just one place on the head of this pin. Now, just think about how many could be on the surface of your hands!!


“Hand washing is the single most important means of preventing the

spread of infection”.US Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

They are saying it now – we were told 1400 years ago when their were no microscopes and no

bacterial culture media!


This chart has been developed by World Health Organization based on long research – See the similarities in the hand washing recommended in

wudu (1400 years ago) and this chart developed in the 21st century


Washing Mouth before Nose Washing Mouth before Nose CleaningCleaning

After washing hands next is washing the mouth After washing hands next is washing the mouth cavity by garglingcavity by garglingNow Now see the ordersee the order –– how perfect and how perfect and scientifically logical it is scientifically logical it is –– Once the hands are Once the hands are completely clean then they are used to take completely clean then they are used to take water in the mouthwater in the mouth so that no germs go inside so that no germs go inside the bodythe bodyAllah could have asked us to clean the nose Allah could have asked us to clean the nose before gargling before gargling ……. But again No! He knew what . But again No! He knew what we learned in the 21we learned in the 21stst century century –– as then the as then the nasal germs could have passed into the mouthnasal germs could have passed into the mouth


GarglingGarglingMouth Mouth –– The The main doormain door of the body:of the body:

Every thing we eat or drink pass through (every time we eat we are exposed to the bacteria in our mouth)Even the air we breathe has to pass through it (carrying germs &allergens & dust particles)

The surface of the mouth cavity (throat / tonsils) is The surface of the mouth cavity (throat / tonsils) is covered by very fine cells called covered by very fine cells called ‘‘EpitheliumEpithelium’’.. Dust Dust particles & germs from air & food particles & germs from air & food are deposited on them are deposited on them and if these germs are allowed to stay there for long and if these germs are allowed to stay there for long periods they periods they multiplymultiply and can cause infectionsand can cause infectionsDuring wudu gargling is During wudu gargling is taking the water to the back of taking the water to the back of the throatthe throat -- Not just the mouth cavity! & rinsing it wellNot just the mouth cavity! & rinsing it wellOne can use his/her fingers or if available a One can use his/her fingers or if available a miswakmiswak or or brush to further rub and clean the teeth & remove food brush to further rub and clean the teeth & remove food particles sticking in between the teethparticles sticking in between the teeth


Gums & TeethGums & TeethMiswaak:Miswaak:

Gum infections Dental CarriesBacterial EndocarditisDigestionTrace Elements

ProphetProphet (PBUH)(PBUH) said: said: “If I had not found it hard for my followers or the

people, I would have ordered them to clean their teeth with Miswaak for every prayer."


“The most important finding in our study is that the common cold could be

prevented over 30 percent of the time by daily gargling with plain water. This

simple hygienic habit could contribute to public health and it would have obvious

economic benefits”.

(Recent study by Kazunari Satomura, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Medicine and Epidemiology at Kyoto University, Japan)


It has also been observed that regular It has also been observed that regular NamazisNamazis who do who do proper garglesproper gargles with with every wudu, instead of the simple every wudu, instead of the simple ‘‘KuliKuli””(that most of us do)(that most of us do) have about have about 50% less 50% less chanceschances of catching viral or bacterial of catching viral or bacterial throat & respiratory infections like Flu.throat & respiratory infections like Flu.When we gargle water comes in contact When we gargle water comes in contact with with the throat liningthe throat lining and thus and thus washes washes it it of all foreign particles & germsof all foreign particles & germs


Effect on Tongue Effect on Tongue –– Mouth WashingMouth Washing

15 gargles / day15 gargles / day (5 x 3 times) ensure that (5 x 3 times) ensure that no foreign particles like food, germs, etc no foreign particles like food, germs, etc remain stuck in the ridges of the tongueremain stuck in the ridges of the tongueThis improves This improves sense of tastesense of tasteAlso reduces Also reduces ““Bad BreathBad Breath””


Figures below show the parts involved in TASTE sensation. Whenever we eat or drink something it comes in contact with very fine taste buds on the tongue. A very

minute residual amount of the food that passes on into the stomach can remain stuck in the folds of the ‘Papillae’. Regular mouth washing with vigorous movement

of water inside the mouth cavity such stuck particles are dislodged thus maintaining better taste perception.


Nose CleaningNose Cleaning

Air passage wayAir passage wayDust / Germs / Allergens / Dust / Germs / Allergens / ContaminantsContaminantsMoist & humid Moist & humid mucosal mucosal surface surface –– Hair / StickyHair / StickyAccumulate & multiply over Accumulate & multiply over hourshoursPost Nasal Drip:Post Nasal Drip: Pass Pass down into the down into the throatthroat


AirAir that we inhale contains many that we inhale contains many suspended dust particles & suspended dust particles & germsgermsAllah has bestowed us with a Allah has bestowed us with a very effective very effective filterfilter (nose hair) (nose hair) that removes and stop the entry that removes and stop the entry of germs into the lungsof germs into the lungsGradually over hours these Gradually over hours these germs get accumulatedgerms get accumulated in & in & around the nasal hairaround the nasal hairIf not If not removed by blowing and removed by blowing and washingwashing the nose they would the nose they would cause infections like Flu, cause infections like Flu, Sinusitis, Chest infections, etc.Sinusitis, Chest infections, etc.


During wudu water must During wudu water must reach the upper reach the upper bony partbony part ––Not just the front portionNot just the front portionThe The little finger of left handlittle finger of left hand is is used to dislodge sticking used to dislodge sticking particlesparticles


This figure is meant to show that highly refined and microscopicprocesses take place on the mucosal surface of the nose. These sensitive process are disrupted by accumulation of dust & germs


Study to prove that nose cleaning helps in reducing the presence of germs in the nasal cavity

Study at Alexandria University (Egypt) on decreased presence of germs in nose through regular Nasal Irrigation:

Practicing prayers with irrigation of their noses:Practicing prayers with irrigation of their noses: 9.5%9.5% <0.025<0.025Practicing prayers but without nasal irrigation: Practicing prayers but without nasal irrigation: 42.5%42.5% <0.025<0.025Not practicing prayers Not practicing prayers (not doing nasal irrigation)(not doing nasal irrigation): : 47%47% <0.025<0.025

(in red is the percentage of persons in whom germs were present (in red is the percentage of persons in whom germs were present in the nose)in the nose)

Conclusion: Ablution before praying has an important significance in decreasing and minimizing the skin flora (germs) especially in the nasal area.

(Saudi Medical Journal 2001; Vol. 22 (12): 1136)


American Study of 211 patients with different inflammatory conditions in the nose including allergies:

Patients who used nasal irrigation for the treatment of sino-nasal disease experienced statistically significant improvements in 23 of the 30 nasal symptoms queried.

(Ref.: Tomooka L. et al. (2000) Clinical Study and Literature Review of Nasal Irrigation. The Laryngoscope 110:1189-1193)


Significant improvementSignificant improvement of the conditions of the conditions in the nasal passages and improvement of in the nasal passages and improvement of the general quality of life of patients with the general quality of life of patients with chronic sinusitischronic sinusitis, as a result of , as a result of cleansing cleansing the nose with water regularly.the nose with water regularly.

Nasal Douching as a Valuable Adjunct in the Management of Chronic Rhino Sinusitis.

Taccariello et al. (1999, Rhinology J. 37:29-32)


Nasal Irrigation BenefitsNasal Irrigation BenefitsClear out sticky, persistent Clear out sticky, persistent mucus and help reduce nasal mucus and help reduce nasal congestion. congestion. Cleanse and rid the sinus cavities of Cleanse and rid the sinus cavities of allergens, irritants,allergens, irritants,and contaminants. and contaminants. Treat Treat chronic sinusitischronic sinusitis. . Treat Treat allergic rhinitisallergic rhinitis. . Prevent common colds and flu.Prevent common colds and flu.Relieve Relieve nasal drynessnasal dryness. . Improves Improves breathingbreathing. . Reduce symptoms like cough of Reduce symptoms like cough of post nasal drippost nasal drip. . Treat acute bacterial rhinoTreat acute bacterial rhino--sinusitissinusitisSpecially beneficial to people with Specially beneficial to people with allergies, asthma, allergies, asthma, sinusitis and deviated nasal septumsinusitis and deviated nasal septum


Face Washing(without soap)

Do not leave even a space equal to a hair follicle

Invigorates the facial skin cells and prevent early wrinkles.Promotes good skin and complexionRemoves oily skinconditionsRetard acne or pimple growth


Cleansing effect on the inside of the eyes - prevents eye infections.Cures dry skin, blisters, rashes and eczema Stress reduction / soothing effects


Forearms & ElbowsForearms & Elbows

Forearms also Forearms also remain remain exposedexposed during normal during normal daily life & attract germs daily life & attract germs / dust/ dustElbows are kept lower Elbows are kept lower then the handsthen the hands to ensure to ensure that that waste water flows waste water flows awayaway from the handsfrom the hands

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EarsEarsEars are cleaned from Ears are cleaned from both outside both outside & inside& insideThe movements prescribed for ear The movements prescribed for ear cleaning are very cleaning are very comprehensivecomprehensiveand do not leave any part of the ear and do not leave any part of the ear contaminated.contaminated.Simple wet hands are used Simple wet hands are used –– instead instead of pouring water on the ears that may of pouring water on the ears that may go into the ear canal go into the ear canal –– Again notice Again notice this instruction in relation to the level this instruction in relation to the level of knowledge in the of knowledge in the medieval ages.medieval ages.This helps in:This helps in:

Effectively removing wax –Regularly done 5 times a day ensures its minimal accumulationGives a soothing & relaxing feeling


Figure showing various parts of the

Ear


“When cotton tipped applicators are used to clean out ear wax, there is a risk of breaking the ear drum (perforation). Although we realize that this is commonly done, we recommend against using cotton tipped applicators, hair pins, and similar devices to clean the ear. Simple wet fingers are the best mean to clean the ear.”


Neck & HeadNeck & HeadMassah Massah (passing wet hands over the back of neck & head)(passing wet hands over the back of neck & head)

Neck:Neck:Neck is an exposed area of the body that gathers dustMassah helps in cleaning, andAlso reduces stress – In fact many Stress Therapists strongly recommend similar motion to reduce stress

Head:Head:Fingers are passed through the hair touching the scalpThis motion removes dust It is a mild massage of the head (helps in stress reduction also)Prevents or slow down the process of baldness


Germs accumulate in between the toes

FeetFeet

During the day feet remain During the day feet remain bound in the socks & shoesbound in the socks & shoesThis can cause This can cause infections incl. fungus, Athleteinfections incl. fungus, Athlete’’s foots foot, etc., etc.In wudu the feet are washed In wudu the feet are washed up to the anklesup to the ankles along with along with passing of the fingers of the hands passing of the fingers of the hands in between the toesin between the toesBenefits include:Benefits include:

Eliminates germs & reduces infectionsIncreased blood circulationFreshen up the body as a whole alsoSpecially helpful for diabeticsReduces formation of warts on the feet


"Do not waste water even if performing ablution on the bank of a fast-flowing

(large) river."

Washing the various parts of the body requires water – But it does not mean that water should be wasted. From Ahadith it is clear that the Prophet (PBUH) always used minimal amount of water

People usually open the water tap to its full – That results in water splashing around – It is recommended that the minimal amount of water be used – Thus fulfilling an important Sunnah of the Prophet (PBUH)


Namaz – Sala’atIn the Qur'an 82 times we have been directed to offer NamazHadith: 5 benefits:

His daily bread is made easy for him; he is saved from the punishment of the Qabar;He will receive the record of his deeds in his right hand on the Day of Judgment; He will successfully cross the bridge of Sira’at and He shall enter Janna'h.


“Seek help with patience and prayer: it is indeed hard, except to those who are

humble.”(Qur'an 2: 45)

البقرة -) واستعينوا بالصبر والصالة وإنها لكبيرة إال على الخاشعين (


The picture is taken by the NASA Hubble Space Telescope of the "Cat's Eye Nebula." It is an exploding star 3,000 light years away. We see it now in 1999 / 2000! And the Qur'an mentioned it more than 1400 years ago.


SalaSala’’at:at: A Great Honor for UsA Great Honor for UsGreatest PrivilegeGreatest Privilege bestowed on usbestowed on usStanding in front of your Standing in front of your CreatorCreatorMost important / Most important / VVVIPVVVIPOne to OneOne to One talk with ALLAHtalk with ALLAHNo better way to spend your time No better way to spend your time –– With With the the ONE Who gave you all this time!ONE Who gave you all this time!Thank ALLAHThank ALLAH that He has made you that He has made you capable to perform Namaz capable to perform Namaz –– Without Without AllahAllah’’s wish we cannot do any thing!s wish we cannot do any thing!


1.1. SpiritualSpiritual2.2. Religious Religious

((SawaSawa’’abab))3.3. SocialSocial4.4. EconomicalEconomical5.5. PsychologicalPsychological6.6. Physical Physical

BENEFITSAn exercise of the mind, body and spiritAn exercise of the mind, body and spirit

-- Meeting with Allah Meeting with Allah --


Prayer Timings Prayer Timings –– Day ORGANIZERDay ORGANIZERThe prayer timings very effectively ORGANIZE the day.

They are in accordance with the NATURAL daily routine of life, and the conditions of human body: Dawn prayer: Man is still inactive as a result of sleep. Noon prayer: The zenith of the working day & vitality.Afternoon prayer: After man becomes tired of work.Sunset prayer: End of the hectic day.Evening prayer: The time of rest and sleep.


The Sequence of PrayersThe Sequence of PrayersMaximum utility of Maximum utility of day lightday lightA perfect A perfect ‘‘Time TableTime Table’’: :

Fajar to Zuhar: Prime working timeZuhar to Asar: Lunch, SiestaAsar to Maghrib: Work / Time with the familyMaghrib to Asha: Socialization / Dinner and then sleep early

Reduces exposure to Reduces exposure to artificial lightartificial lightIn our bodies some hormones are released at In our bodies some hormones are released at specific times which is called Bodyspecific times which is called Body’’s s Biological Biological RhythmRhythm: Highest secretion of : Highest secretion of CortisolCortisol (an (an important hormone) is from midnight to 6 am in important hormone) is from midnight to 6 am in the morning the morning –– Till Till FajarFajar time!time!


FAJAR

ISHA’AMAGHRIB

ASAR

ZUHAR

CORTISOL Hormone secretion in relation to the Prayer Timings


The Time of The Time of ‘‘FAJARFAJAR’’BaadBaad--ee--SabaaSabaa (beautiful fresh breeze of the dawn)(beautiful fresh breeze of the dawn)

This is the time when there is highest levels of This is the time when there is highest levels of Oxygen in the air Oxygen in the air –– which is very beneficial for which is very beneficial for the Lungsthe LungsHighest proportion of Highest proportion of OZONEOZONE gas in the gas in the atmosphere is also at this time atmosphere is also at this time -- It fades away It fades away until complete disappearance by sunrise. until complete disappearance by sunrise.

OZONE Beneficial for the nervous system & energizes the muscles & skin.

Ahead of time: Ahead of time: When we start our day by When we start our day by waking up at waking up at FajarFajar we are ahead of others and we are ahead of others and one can finish a lot of work by the time nonone can finish a lot of work by the time non--namazisnamazis wake up.wake up.


Psychological BenefitsPsychological BenefitsUltimate satisfaction – Peace of mind!Mental relaxationSense of self-controlReduced stress & tensionIncreased ability to concentrateImproved appearanceReduced depression and resistance to get upsetBetter sleep Increased mental alertness & comprehensionIncreased intelligence & learning abilityEnhanced self regard & esteem


Brain restBrain restOne One ‘‘focusfocus’’ –– Isolated from the World Isolated from the World –– During During prayers one is cut off from every thing in the prayers one is cut off from every thing in the world except his/her Creatorworld except his/her CreatorExternal factors / influences minimizedExternal factors / influences minimizedIn every day life there are times when one is In every day life there are times when one is upset or depressed due to so many things upset or depressed due to so many things around us. But a around us. But a NamaziNamazi never feels any loss never feels any loss as he/she is at peace with Allahas he/she is at peace with AllahPositivePositive approach towards lifeapproach towards lifeConfidence Confidence –– AllahAllah’’s helps helpWhat ever the failures of life but a What ever the failures of life but a NamaziNamazi is is always successful as Allah is happy with him/heralways successful as Allah is happy with him/her


JamaJama’’atat (Congregation)(Congregation)

The Prophet (PBUH) said:

"Worship in the congregation is more excellent than Worship alone, by twenty seven degrees.“

(Bukhari & Muslim)

"My heart desires that I should command some young men to gather a lot of fuel (firewood), and then I may go to those who pray in their homes

without an excuse, and burn their houses." (Muslim)


Benefits of Benefits of JamaJama’’atatA Social gatheringRegular interaction with other members of the communityGod fearing & righteous people uniteFriendly and caring atmosphereSuppresses introvert tendenciesGet to know the community / neighborhoodCompanionship with like minded peopleWalk to the Masjid – A regular exercise


Narrated Abu Narrated Abu HurairaHuraira, , the Prophet (PBUH)the Prophet (PBUH)said, said,

" " …………………… if one performs ablution and does it if one performs ablution and does it perfectly, and then proceeds to the mosque perfectly, and then proceeds to the mosque with the sole intention of praying, then with the sole intention of praying, then for for

each step each step which he takes towards the which he takes towards the mosque, mosque, Allah upgrades him a degree in Allah upgrades him a degree in

reward and forgives one sinreward and forgives one sin till he enters the till he enters the mosquemosque…………..””

(Sahih Bukhari)(Sahih Bukhari)


Physical BenefitsPhysical Benefits1.1. A A haemohaemo--dynamic exercisedynamic exercise2.2. Improved coImproved co--ordination, circulation, posture, balance and ordination, circulation, posture, balance and

wellwell--being.being.Burning off calories and losing weightBurning off calories and losing weightMaintaining muscle tone and body compositionMaintaining muscle tone and body compositionJoint flexibility and reduces arthritisJoint flexibility and reduces arthritisMakes the back bone strong, prevents SciaticaMakes the back bone strong, prevents SciaticaIncreases metabolic rateIncreases metabolic rateImproves blood circulationImproves blood circulationImproves heart and lung function and aerobic capacityImproves heart and lung function and aerobic capacityDecreases heart disease risk Decreases heart disease risk Reduces incidence of brain hemorrhage & strokeReduces incidence of brain hemorrhage & strokeRetard the loss of bone mass in the elderly Retard the loss of bone mass in the elderly (osteoporosis)(osteoporosis)Retard the aging processRetard the aging process


PosturesPosturesSalaat has Salaat has six posturessix postures, and they all have , and they all have a strong relationship with:a strong relationship with:

Spiritual, and Mental & physical well being.

The The benefitsbenefits of specific movements come of specific movements come from:from:

correct rendition of the position or action, the length of time the position is held, andBy careful and correct recitation.


Figure shows Figure shows the muscles of the muscles of

the body the body –– All of All of them are used them are used

in prayersin prayers


Each prayer positions - Corresponding yoga position, and the positions together “activate” all seven “chakras” (energy fields) in the body – as per Yoga practicesEastern healers: Each of the chakras correlate to major nerve ganglia that branch forth from the spinal column. Important to perfectly & precisely performall the movements, rather haphazardly rushing through them.


Islamic Yoga Islamic Yoga Muslim prayers can be called Islamic YogaMuslim prayers can be called Islamic Yoga as as through them the same benefits can be availed through them the same benefits can be availed that the Yoga practitioners recommend through that the Yoga practitioners recommend through regular practice of Yoga.regular practice of Yoga.Yoga consists of a number of Yoga consists of a number of ““asnasasnas”” or body or body positions, which one retains positions, which one retains for a desired for a desired length length of timeof time while either while either reciting reciting ““mantrasmantras”” or or breathing in a rhythmic manner. Its benefits have breathing in a rhythmic manner. Its benefits have been researched by many doctors who now been researched by many doctors who now recommend it to their patients, by even medical recommend it to their patients, by even medical schools like Harvard.schools like Harvard.


Physical MovementsPhysical MovementsVarious movementsVarious movements some of them we some of them we normally normally do not make otherwisedo not make otherwise during during our dayour day--toto--day life. day life. Movements are Movements are mild, uniformmild, uniform, and , and involve all muscles & jointsinvolve all muscles & joints. . During SalaDuring Sala’’at muscles in the body at muscles in the body contract both contract both isotonicallyisotonically & & isometricallyisometrically..Blood flow is increasedBlood flow is increased to the muscles to the muscles Muscle tone is also increased.Muscle tone is also increased.


STANDING (STANDING (QiyaQiya’’mm))

Start of conversationStart of conversationwith Allahwith AllahStaticStatic Posture Posture –– A A posture of posture of respect & respect & peacepeaceExtreme humilityExtreme humility ––Its Allah you are Its Allah you are standing in front of standing in front of ––The most powerful & The most powerful & creator of allcreator of all


During During QiyaQiya’’mm one one stands straight & stillstands straight & still for for almost one minute while reciting Surah almost one minute while reciting Surah FatehaFateha & & one another one another surahsurah..This This ‘‘stillstill’’ posture posture pools the blood in the lower pools the blood in the lower partpart of the bodyof the bodyFeet have to Feet have to straightstraight facing the facing the ‘‘QiblaQibla’’ (many (many people put their feet so that they are directed to the sides). people put their feet so that they are directed to the sides). Straight feet allow the veins to remain upright Straight feet allow the veins to remain upright without any bend.without any bend.Legs muscles are tautLegs muscles are taut –– Without any no bend Without any no bend at the kneesat the kneesEyes focusedEyes focused at the point where forehead is at the point where forehead is placed in Sajdah placed in Sajdah –– Ideal to reduce stressIdeal to reduce stress


Blood pooling in Blood pooling in the leg veinsthe leg veins


Right hand holds the left wrist putting a little pressure on

this point on the Radial Artery


Forward bending movement of the vertebral column , especially at the lumbar joint, supported by two straight hands grasping the two hyper-extended knees. After a few seconds (10-20) reverts to upright posture until the vertebral column is vertical again.

RUKRUK’’UU


RUKU IN SIDNEYThis is a recently discovered tree in a forest near Sidney. As

you can see, the bottom half of the tree trunk is bowed in such a way that it resembles a person in the posture of 'Ruku'.

You can see the 'hands' resting on the knees. The most amazing thing is that the 'man' is directly facing the Holy

Kaa’ba in Mecca.


Even in the picture you can see that the back is completely straight and arms hyper extended clasping the knees – We can learn how to do a proper Ruk’u from this tree in Australia


Sitting: Back Problems Sitting: Back Problems SittingSitting more than half the time at work is more than half the time at work is associated with associated with herniated discs and sciatic nerve herniated discs and sciatic nerve painpain in those older than 35. in those older than 35. (Kelsey, 1975).(Kelsey, 1975).

People in seated occupations (office workers People in seated occupations (office workers and commercial drivers) have a greater and commercial drivers) have a greater frequency of frequency of lower back pain/sciatic painlower back pain/sciatic pain. . ((AarasAarasAH, AH, HorgenHorgen G, Ro O). G, Ro O).

Workers who Workers who sit in fixed posturessit in fixed postures experience experience more discomfort and chronic disorders such as more discomfort and chronic disorders such as sciatic painsciatic pain (Graf et al, 1995) (Graf et al, 1995) and movement reduces and movement reduces these risks. these risks. ((AarasAaras et al. 1997).et al. 1997).


RukRuk’’uu Stretches the Stretches the backbone.backbone.Thus reducing chances of Thus reducing chances of developing back ache and developing back ache and other other vertebral diseases.vertebral diseases.People who do People who do RukRuk’’uucorrectly have far lesser correctly have far lesser chances of developing chances of developing backachebackache


Brings pressure to Brings pressure to shoulder, elbow, wrist, shoulder, elbow, wrist, knee & ankle jointsknee & ankle joints. .


No Movement starves your discs! No Movement starves your discs! Squeeze/expand cycles Squeeze/expand cycles After 5 years of age, there is no direct blood supply to After 5 years of age, there is no direct blood supply to the jelly like nucleus of the interthe jelly like nucleus of the inter--vertebral discs vertebral discs

Diagram: Loaded Disc emptying of waste laden fluid.

Diagram: Unloaded disc filling with nutrient

rich fluid.


Stretches musclesStretches muscles of the neck, of the neck, back, thighs, legs and calvesback, thighs, legs and calvesTones the musclesTones the muscles of the abdomen & prevents flabbiness.of the abdomen & prevents flabbiness.Pressure on Pressure on abdominal musclesabdominal muscles:: Increases intestine Increases intestine movement to push forward its residual contents thus movement to push forward its residual contents thus preventing constipation and promoting gut motility and preventing constipation and promoting gut motility and absorption capacityabsorption capacity

Zero degree flexion 60 degree flexion


KidneysKidneysWhile properly bending with the back & elbows While properly bending with the back & elbows straight there is a straight there is a squeezing pressuresqueezing pressure (just like (just like pressing a sponge to release water) pressing a sponge to release water) on the kidneys on the kidneys by the by the muscles of the back & abdominal wallmuscles of the back & abdominal wall that that results in:results in:

Variation in blood flowMechanical pressure on the excreta forcing it into the ureters and bladder

On standingOn standing back the pressure is suddenly back the pressure is suddenly relieved and the kidneys assume there normal relieved and the kidneys assume there normal blood flowblood flowThus in the process of Thus in the process of RukRuk’’uu Kidneys undergo a Kidneys undergo a sort of sort of massage.massage.


Stretches the muscles of leg:Stretches the muscles of leg:Pumping of blood from the Pumping of blood from the calves calves to upper torso to upper torso --particularly to the particularly to the lungs, lungs, abdominal organs, head, eyes, abdominal organs, head, eyes, ears, nose & brainears, nose & brain..Over time improves Over time improves brainbrainfunction function –– Increased blood Increased blood supply.supply.Excellent stance to maintain Excellent stance to maintain proper position of the proper position of the fetus in fetus in pregnant women.pregnant women.


The Prophet (SAW) used to make his Rukoo, his The Prophet (SAW) used to make his Rukoo, his standing after Rukoo, his standing after Rukoo, his sujoodsujood, and his , and his sitting in between the two sitting in between the two sajdahssajdahs, nearly , nearly

equal in length.equal in length.(Sahih Bukhari and Muslim) (Sahih Bukhari and Muslim)

The Prophet (SAW) The Prophet (SAW) said, "O assembly of Muslims! said, "O assembly of Muslims! Verily, theVerily, the prayer is not valid of the one who prayer is not valid of the one who

does not does not settle his spine in Rukoo and settle his spine in Rukoo and SujudSujud."."(Sahih Ibn (Sahih Ibn AbiAbi ShaibahShaibah, Ibn e Maajah and Ahmad) , Ibn e Maajah and Ahmad)

The Prophet (SAW) said, "The Prophet (SAW) said, "……then rise from then rise from bowing till you bowing till you stand straightstand straight……" "

(Sahih Bukhari) (Sahih Bukhari)


Proper Proper RukRuk’’uu –– Body PartsBody Parts

Back:Back: straight & extended forwardsstraight & extended forwards. You will feel . You will feel that the muscles of the abdominal wall become that the muscles of the abdominal wall become taut while bending like this.taut while bending like this.Arms:Arms: Hyper extended and straightHyper extended and straight without any without any bend at the elbows and holding the knees firmlybend at the elbows and holding the knees firmlyLegs / Knees:Legs / Knees: Straight Straight without any bendwithout any bendHead:Head: Should be Should be at level of the backat level of the back –– Not too Not too low or highlow or highEyes:Eyes: Focused at the Focused at the anklesankles


SajdahSajdahThe Prophet (SAW) The Prophet (SAW) said:said:

"I have been ordered to"I have been ordered to prostrate on seven prostrate on seven bones:bones: on the forehead ... on the forehead ... and he indicated and he indicated by moving his hand around theby moving his hand around the nose, ... the nose, ... the hands, the knees and the toeshands, the knees and the toes, and not to , and not to

tuck up the garments and hair."tuck up the garments and hair."(Sahih Bukhari and Muslim)(Sahih Bukhari and Muslim)

Man is nearest to Allah in sajdah

Sajdah is Sajdah is complete submissioncomplete submissionbefore Allahbefore Allah


Important Points of Correct Important Points of Correct SajdahSajdah

Gently the tip of the nose should touch the ground firstfollowed by the forehead – Similarly when coming out of Sajdah one should lift the nose first and then the foreheadForearms should not touch the groundBack should be bent smoothly without any bumpHands in direction of Kaba’a with the fingers approximated togetherEyes focused towards the tip of the noseLips should never touch the ground during SajdahWomen: Slight difference – Elbows closer together and touching the ground – to ensure modesty


Sajdah has positive effects on:Sajdah has positive effects on:BrainLungs MusclesVarious joints, and Backbone – Vertebral Column

Sajdah has a great psychological advantage. It gives relief to the person concerned as life is full of

worries and in this position he gets at least a transient refuge from the agonizing problems.


BRAINBRAINThis is the only position in which brain (or head) becomes lower than the heart resulting in gushing of blood towards the brain. Also note that in all other positions (even when lying on bed) brain is above the heart which

has to work against gravity to send blood to the brain.

Sajdah increases this blood flow to the Brain through the two Carotid Arteries


BrainBrain consumes consumes 20% of the oxygen we inhale and one 20% of the oxygen we inhale and one fifth of the bloodfifth of the blood pumped by the heart. pumped by the heart. Brain is responsible for all your functions, movements & Brain is responsible for all your functions, movements & processing informationprocessing information gathered by the five senses: gathered by the five senses: taste, feel, smell, hear and see. taste, feel, smell, hear and see. Blockages of blood flow to the brain result in Blockages of blood flow to the brain result in tiredness, tiredness, lack of clarity and stroke.lack of clarity and stroke.In In sajdahsajdah increased blood flow increased blood flow forcibly flushes the forcibly flushes the brain cells, replenishing oxygen supply & nutrients to brain cells, replenishing oxygen supply & nutrients to the brainthe brain. . Blood flow to the pituitary and pineal glandsBlood flow to the pituitary and pineal glands in the in the brain is also increased. These two glands brain is also increased. These two glands monitor the monitor the functioning of all glands in the bodyfunctioning of all glands in the body and play key roles and play key roles in metabolism, growth, health and vitalityin metabolism, growth, health and vitality..


Blood Flow to BrainBlood Flow to Brain

Head Head -- Lowest partLowest partGravity:Gravity: IncreasedIncreased blood flowblood flowIncreased flow in the Increased flow in the carotid arteries.carotid arteries.Regular Regular NamazisNamazis have increased flow (10have increased flow (10--15 15 seconds) seconds) -- on a regular basis:on a regular basis:

Increases the tensile strength and diameter of the brain arteries More resistant to hemorrhages due to high BP, and Reduces clot impaction owing to the increased diameter of blood vessels.Less incidence of headaches


More Research NeededMore Research NeededThe effects of Sajdah on blood flow to the The effects of Sajdah on blood flow to the brain needs to be studied in more detail. brain needs to be studied in more detail. There is There is equipment availableequipment available in the world in the world that can show us the processes that take that can show us the processes that take place in the brain while a person is in place in the brain while a person is in Sajdah.Sajdah.We request We request MuslimsMuslims around the world to around the world to support such researchsupport such research in order in order to to highlight the truth of Islam.highlight the truth of Islam.


LungsYou must have noticed that Namazis cough and clear throatsimmediately after coming out of Sajdah There are hair like cilia in the lungs that propel the mucus and phlegm out of the lungsIn Sajdah their efficiency increases many folds through gravity by turning the lungs almost upside down.Repeated many times (minimum 34 Sajdahs/d) - Small increment translates into a substantial amount of sputum cleared.


Chest PhysiotherapyChest Physiotherapy

Present day Chest specialists recommend the Sajdah position for chest physiotherapy to people who are suffering from diseases like Chronic Bronchitis & other chronic lung conditionsBut our Sajdah is a natural & excellent way to do Chest Physiotherapy: 40 sessions (17+3)


The pattern of air tubes in the lungs of all human beings. The air pipes are distributed in the shape of "La Ilaha Illallahu Muhammad ur Rasullah" (There is no deity but Allah and Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is the Messenger of Allah). (Photo courtesy of Dr. Syed Ashrafuddin, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)


Bones & MusclesBones & MusclesBackboneBackboneCervical / Lumbar Cervical / Lumbar SpondylosisSpondylosisThe vertebral The vertebral discs move & intradiscs move & intra--spinal spinal muscles are stretchedmuscles are stretchedStretches the shoulders, leg muscles and nervesStretches the shoulders, leg muscles and nervesIncreases Increases blood circulationblood circulation

Hands are stretched out and the forearm as well as arm muscles bear the weight in the Sajdah position. It gives good exercise to the

muscles of the upper limb. Holy Prophet in a hadith advised not to put the forearms flatly on the ground but to keep them elevated above ground (this is better for the forearm and arm muscles).


Backache Backache -- BackboneBackboneThe unique position of Sajdah The unique position of Sajdah

also has also has positive effects upon positive effects upon the back musclesthe back muscles as while as while going into Sajdah and getting going into Sajdah and getting up from it, the back muscle up from it, the back muscle contract activelycontract actively and they and they become become stronger.stronger. So a regular So a regular NamaziNamazi usually donusually don’’t havet havebackache.backache.


Neck Neck –– Cervical ProblemsCervical ProblemsIn Sajdah the In Sajdah the neck muscles also get exerciseneck muscles also get exercise. . They They bear the loadbear the load when the forehead lies at the ground when the forehead lies at the ground and make the and make the neck muscles strongerneck muscles stronger. . There is a There is a tense pressure at the neck musclestense pressure at the neck muscles in the in the position of Sajdah specially during the active motion of position of Sajdah specially during the active motion of the neck and the facial muscles when the head is being the neck and the facial muscles when the head is being lifted. (e.g. one inch above the ground). lifted. (e.g. one inch above the ground). More More strong cervical musclesstrong cervical muscles protect the cervical protect the cervical vertebras. vertebras. Strength of cervical muscles is important as the head Strength of cervical muscles is important as the head rests upon cervical vertebra supported by cervical rests upon cervical vertebra supported by cervical musculature.musculature.


JulsaJulsa –– TashTash’’adad


The Prophet (SAW) would The Prophet (SAW) would lengthen it lengthen it (sitting between the two (sitting between the two sajdahssajdahs) until it ) until it was about almost as long as his was about almost as long as his sajdahsajdah. .

(Sahih Bukhari and Muslim) (Sahih Bukhari and Muslim)

Squeezing effect on the

veins / arteries


Muscles & tendons of legsMuscles & tendons of legs and thighs are stretchedand thighs are stretchedBlood from the legs (500Blood from the legs (500--800 ml)800 ml) is is squeezedsqueezed towards towards the torso thus the central organs like Heart, Brain, Liver, the torso thus the central organs like Heart, Brain, Liver, Lungs get more blood Lungs get more blood Relaxing timeRelaxing time22ndnd Sajdah: Sajdah: Even more blood flow to the brain Even more blood flow to the brain –– As As during during ‘‘JalsaJalsa’’ more blood has been pumped towards the more blood has been pumped towards the upper torsoupper torsoThere are There are special prayers to be read during special prayers to be read during JalsaJalsa ––The way we do The way we do JalsaJalsa in which we just come out of in which we just come out of Sajdah and go back immediately there is no benefit Sajdah and go back immediately there is no benefit ––Even Allah doesn't like it Even Allah doesn't like it –– So if we are praying for Allah So if we are praying for Allah then we must try to please Him by then we must try to please Him by following the exact following the exact proceduresprocedures –– Otherwise its no use except wastage of Otherwise its no use except wastage of timetime


SalaSala’’mmSalaSala’’mm is turning to your side so that the side of your face is turning to your side so that the side of your face can be seen be the person sitting behind.can be seen be the person sitting behind.This complete movement is excellent neck exercise in which:This complete movement is excellent neck exercise in which:

The cervical vertebras (the neck bones) rotate on each otherNeck muscles (Sterno-Caedo-Mastoid / Trapezius) are stretchedA squeezing & twisting pressure is applied on the carotid artreys and veins Bilateral movement of both eyeballs focusing on the shoulders

This is a movement that we This is a movement that we dondon’’t normally maket normally make during the during the day day –– butbut only in Namaz only in Namaz (if done properly)(if done properly)


While saying sal’am keep in mind that you are addressing the Angels on your

shoulders. You can actually talk with them & request for help.


EyesEyesDuring different postures:During different postures:

Qayam: place where forehead would rest in saj’dah.Ru’ku: AnklesSajdah: Tip of noseTash’ad: LapSal’am: Shoulders

Stress reduction.Stress reduction.Increases concentration.Increases concentration.Brain rest Brain rest –– Single focus.Single focus.A good eye exercise A good eye exercise (specially focusing on the nose (specially focusing on the nose during Sajdah)during Sajdah)..Travel with AllahTravel with Allah


ALLAH WRITTEN IN HONEYCOMBALLAH WRITTEN IN HONEYCOMBA honeycomb found by a Turkish beekeeper! A honeycomb found by a Turkish beekeeper!


The Final PrescriptionsThe Final PrescriptionsPrescription 1:Prescription 1:

“Lahaula wala quwata illa Billah L-Aliyyil-Adhim” 100 times / O.D.

Prescription 2:Prescription 2:Allah, Allah – ‘La ilaha illallah’ - All the free time.

Prescription 3:Prescription 3:Proper Wudu – preferably 24 hrs.

Prescription 4:Prescription 4:5 daily prayers (as per Sunnah-DO NOT BE A THIEF)


It must be noted that the beneficial effects It must be noted that the beneficial effects of Namaz only come with of Namaz only come with correct & exact correct & exact practice of prayers with regularitypractice of prayers with regularityIf a person does not follow the correct If a person does not follow the correct postures & movements he/she can create postures & movements he/she can create more problems / diseases (specially of more problems / diseases (specially of back bone due to inappropriate back bone due to inappropriate RukRuk’’uu and and Sajdah)Sajdah)


Points to RememberPoints to RememberWudu:Wudu:

Hands: Always wash in between the fingers and rub the surface & edges of the nails Mouth Cavity: Gargle atleast once along with the routine ‘Kuli’Nose: With conscious effort inhale water up to the upper bony part and then with the little finger of left hand dislodge any sticking substanceFace: Ensure that water has touched and flowed over the whole face from below the chin to the top of forehead & up to both the earsArms& Elbows: Wash & rub the whole forearm including the elbow so that flow of water is towards the end of elbowsEars & Nape of Neck: Rub wet fingers both on the inside & outside of the earFeet: Always wash in between the toes by crisscrossing the fingers of your hands in them


Points to RememberPoints to RememberNamaz:Namaz:

Keep the feet straight towards qibla. Do not place them at an angle to the legs.Bend completely straight, with extended arms holding the knees during Ruk’u. Do not hurry and do it calmly.Pause a while after coming back from Ruk’uIn Sajdah do not rush – Prolong your Sajdah – Would you not like to be close to Allah for a longer time?Pause in jalsa and try to recite the special dua’s of JalsaWhile making salam ensure that the person sitting behind you can see the complete sides of your face


It must be reminded that It must be reminded that prayer is not meant prayer is not meant to be an exercise.to be an exercise. Though there are Though there are many many

health benefits associated with it.health benefits associated with it.

Other then physical effects, prayers give Other then physical effects, prayers give complete complete peace of mind,peace of mind, when the worshipper when the worshipper accomplishes his duty to Allah by fulfilling the accomplishes his duty to Allah by fulfilling the

obligation of Namaz. obligation of Namaz.


Research ProjectsResearch ProjectsThere is a need of lot of research on Islamic practices on scienThere is a need of lot of research on Islamic practices on scientific tific

grounds. This will not only give us more solitude but also can grounds. This will not only give us more solitude but also can be an be an eye opener for noneye opener for non--Muslims. MMRF has planned to take up the Muslims. MMRF has planned to take up the following research projects in 2007:following research projects in 2007:Memory Comparison: Memory Comparison: Hafiz Hafiz –– OthersOthersWaist Measurement:Waist Measurement: Regular Regular NamazisNamazis –– NonNon--NamaziNamazi -- occasional occasional NamazisNamazisOld Age Eye sight evaluation:Old Age Eye sight evaluation: RecitorsRecitors –– NonNon--RecitorsRecitorsFlu HistoryFlu History of 6 months / 1 yr: of 6 months / 1 yr: NamazisNamazis –– NonNon--NamazisNamazisFasting Blood ChemistryFasting Blood Chemistry: Before, mid way & : Before, mid way & after after RamzanRamzan


PrayerPrayerAllah please give us the strength & courage to offer Allah please give us the strength & courage to offer

our prayers in the best possible manner as per the our prayers in the best possible manner as per the Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH).Sunnah of our Prophet (PBUH).

Please also enable us to live our life as per Qur'an & Please also enable us to live our life as per Qur'an & Sunnah. Protect us from the punishment of grave Sunnah. Protect us from the punishment of grave

and the fire of hell. Please take us, our parents and and the fire of hell. Please take us, our parents and our children to Jannour children to Jann’’at. Amen. at. Amen.

May Allah Bless You All !May Allah Bless You All !with the best of health and energy to do good deeds with the best of health and energy to do good deeds

for your self and the Ummah.for your self and the Ummah.

ALLAH uALLAH u’’ AKBARAKBAR


"We will show them Our signs in all the regions of the "We will show them Our signs in all the regions of the earth and in their own souls until they clearly see that earth and in their own souls until they clearly see that

this is the truth..." this is the truth..." (Qur'an 41:53)(Qur'an 41:53)


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