Besides the spiritual and social benefits, there are several physical and medical benefits of Salaah.
Ruku – Bowing:
During salaah when a person bows down in Ruku:
a. Additional blood is pumped in the upper part of the body.
b. Spine is made supple.
c. Spinal nerves are nourished and this provides relief for back-ache and pain.
d. Effective posture against flatulence.
Ar–Rafu – standing after bowing:
When a person stands up from ruku, fresh blood which was sent to the upper half of the body returns back to its normal flow and the body is relaxed.
Sajdah – Prostration:
Sajdah i.e. prostration is the most important part of Salaah.
a. Electrostatic charges:
Daily people are subjected to electrostatic charges from the atmosphere. These charges are precipitated on the central nervous system which becomes super saturated. If these extra charges are not got rid of he may have head-ache, neck-ache, muscle spasms, etc.,
The best way to get rid of these electrostatic charges is by dissipating them and discharging them out of the body. As a heavy electric appliance requires a three pin plug, the third pin and wire for grounding and earthing, similarly a human being have to earth these charges on the ground. He has to put his forehead on the ground. There will be maximum dissipation of the extra electrostatic charges from the brain and the central nervous system into the ground. You will not get a shock, if you put your hand beneath the prayer mat, under your forehead. In sajdah the forehead is put on the ground, because the thinking capacity of the brain is in the fore lobe and not at the top of the head. Hence we receive peace of mind and soul by prostrating during our five daily prayers. One also gets peace and relaxation.
b. Increased blood supply to brain:
During Sajdah the blood supply to the brain is increased which is beneficial to the brain.
c. Increase blood supply to the face:
During Sajdah the blood supply to the face is increased which promotes facial circulation especially in the cold season. It may also help to avoid Fibrosis and chilblains by increase of blood flow to face and neck. For more details how Sajdah helps Read this Sajdah has plenty of medical advantages
d. Drainage of par nasal air sinuses face:
Five times regular sujud (prostration) helps in drainage of par nasal air sinuses. The maxillary air sinus has its estium at its upper and medial part and bending of the body will be like tilting a pot containing fluid. Normally due to the continuous erect posture throughout the day, the maxillary air sinus cannot be drained and a person suffering from maxillary sinusitis usually gets afternoon headache.
Similarly the frontal, sphenoid, and ethmoidal sinuses drain better during the various postures of salaah.
e. Drainage of the bronchial tree:
Sajdah causes drainage of the bronchial tree and prevents the secretions from accumulating in it. It is a natural treatment for drainage of secretions in bronchitis’s and other pulmonary diseases leading to stasis of secretions, dust of various kinds and bacteria.
f. Exhaling of residual air:
Normally only 2/3 rd of the lung capacity receives fresh air. The remaining 1/3rd is residual air. During sajdah the abdominal visura presses against the diaphragm which presses against the lower lobes of the lungs which help in exhaling the residual air thus allowing more fresh air to be inhaled and thereby maintaining healthy lungs.
g. Increased venous return from the abdominal organ:
During Sajdah due to reduced gravitational force the venous return from the abdominal organs are increased.
h. Useful against femoral and esophageal hernia:
The Sajdah and Ruku postures are very useful against femoral and esophageal hernia by decreasing pressure at these openings.
i. Prophylaxis against hemorrhoids (piles) and prolapsed of uterus:
Sajdah can help a lot in prophylaxis against hemorrhoids (piles) and prolapsed of uterus.
j. Muscles are called peripheral heart and increase and increases vinous return to lower half of the body.
During Sajdah when a person lays his body weight on legs flexed at knee the boleus muscle (muscle) which has extensive venous network and is also called as the peripheral heart of the body is put into action which increases venous return from the lower half of the body and also acts as a massage for these muscles
k. Beneficial in cervical and other spinal diseases
During Sajdah, a person has to support his body on his knees, hands and forehead. This posture has it is effects on the inter vertebral joints especially in the cervical and other spinal diseases, due to the abuse of modernization subsequent to mechanized life and lack of bodily movements. The posture is sajdah is an effective cure in cardiac disease.
Jalsa - Squatting:
a. Fresh blood which was sent to the upper half of the body returns to normally and the body is relaxed.
b. Stimulates circulation in the nerves and muscles of the thigh.
c. Relaxing the muscles of the body including those related to the spine.
d. Eliminates indigestion and constipation.
e. Beneficial in case of peptic ulcer and other stomach ailments.
Rising back to standing position (Qayam)
Rising from sitting to standing position on the toes puts the complete body weight on the toes and thus
a. Increases the strength of the muscle of the backbone thighs knees and legs.
I learnt the physical benefits of Salah years ago and i was amazed back then and still am today, SubhanAllah, it was good to refresh memory. Thanks for sharing
I learnt the physical benefits of Salah years ago and i was amazed back then and still am today, SubhanAllah, it was good to refresh memory. Thanks for sharing
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