Ramzan 2015 Special: Health Benefits Of Doing Namaz

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Praying to God benefits the being in two ways. Firstly, it draws a connection to God and secondly it benefits the mind and body. There are a lot of health benefits of doing namaz. Apart from bowing down to the Almighty, the positions practiced during namaz sets the mind free and improves the physical being.

Namaz or Salat should be offered to Allah in a cool, calm, religious and spiritual mind to get maximum of its health benefits.

Muslims who usually pray five times in the day, make the most of these health benefits and thus stay healthier than the rest. During the month of Ramadan, take a look at some of these health benefits of namaz. You will be amazed to see how this prescription from Allah is good for one's health.

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Niyat - Niyat is the first stage of Namaz. During this stage the person stands with feet together. He raises his arms and places them just below the chest with palms positioned on one top of the other. During this position your mind becomes one with God. You are cleansing your mind, ready for prayer. The health benefit behind Niyat is it helps in controlling the function of your heart, lungs, and circulatory system.

Ruku - Ruku is a position where you are forward and bending, placing both your palms on your knees. This position of Namaz is health as it helps to ease your back pain. When praying in this form, it also helps in developing flexibility to shoulder, knees and ankle regions. On the other hand, Ruku also eases constipation problems.

Sajda - In this Namaz position your seated with the head touching the ground. The health benefits of this Namaz position is good for digestion. It aids in proper functioning of brain too as the blood flows to the brain. Sajda also stimulates the master gland pituitary gland as well as the pineal gland. In most cases, it is scientifically proven that this Namaz position also decreases migraines and headaches due to the blood flow to the head.

Salaam ( neck exercise) - This again is another Namaz position in which you turn your head towards right and then towards left. Salam is the excellent position for treating neck problems and pains. It is also a helpful exercise to relax the shoulder and upper back muscles. Experts state that this Namaz position Salam allows the the nerves to feel relaxed thus putting an end to joint pains in the body.

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is for general informational and educational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or a qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.