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It does, it gives you patience to deal with your problem. Atleast thats how it works with me.
This thread makes me feel really bad though cuz i have been so bad with my prayers :(
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sarah i think you just need to have faith ......in Allah (swt) and yourself.
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hahahaha, i was just wondering the same
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wel praying does help
hm a sort of strong feeling and satisfaction si hoti hey when u r stuck in a moment u cant get out of and hav no answer to ur quiries the best things is to pray and is it best thing is k** lohe quraani** ko perho and just pray whatever is in ur head ,it works !!!
atleast for me it works
:)
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I dont think that prayer for religious reasons can be effectively separated from the personal revitalization that comes with it. Prayer is a kind of meditation that people engage in revitalize their "souls" and so it would seem that prayer also for religious reasons brings with it stress relief, provided it is done in a way that people meditate, and not just like a rote routine.
It provides meaning when individuals see it as a way to nurture themselves internally and cleanse themselves and a connection with God to integrate God and the supernatural into their daily lives.
And ofcourse, it doesnt matter if you do it with hands tied behind your back or hands folded in front of you.
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it does solve but u might not see it , is all about fatih if u r prayign to just see that if it works or not then it won’t work but if u really with sincerity of bottom ur heart have fatih that after my prayer ALLAH will solve my problem for sure , i pomise in this world there is nothing which can stop solving a problem.
i tell u the story on Sabah (RAZIALLAHOU) , i don’t remember the name , so this sabah did not have any ate home so he wen to masjid perform wazu and perfrom two rakat salat come back home ask a wife " there is anything to eat" wife says “.
no”
so he " said it is the promise of ALLAH (SW) and his Prophet (SAW) that if some one ask to his ALLAH after performing salat then he will give what ever u wish for , there must somethign wrong with my slaat ALLAH and his can’t be wrong "
after wards he went back make wazu perform salat and come back home find no food and third he went to masjid after this he came home they were having so much food that all the pots of house were filled and he just ask him self where he is getting this and found out the place where food was coming he pick up grander and food stop coming.
he mention stroy to prophet , and upon that Prophet (SWA) said " if you wouldn’t pick that grander food will be coming until day of judgement.
so point is does help only is someting wrong with our prayers , if prayers r correct then help and soultion our problem will be decent upon us. i have seen this i have done this . 
i hope this long explaniation answer your question .
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To name a few physical benefits:
Better posture
Regulated breathing
Improved blood circulation
Improved concentration and focus…related to memory and cognitive function
Seeing the big picture…putting things into perspective
Improved time management
Removes lethargy
Lower life and medical insurance costs
Feel free to add your own.
Some extracts from ‘the yoga’ of Islamic prayer The Yoga of Islamic Prayer
The Takbir and Al Qiyyam together are very similar to the Mountain Pose in yoga, which has been found to improve posture, balance, and self-awareness. This position also normalizes blood pressure and breathing, thus providing many benefits to asthma and heart patients.
The placement of the hands on the chest during the Qiyyam position are said to activate the solar plexus “chakra,” or nerve pathway, which directs our awareness of self in the world and controls the health of the muscular system, skin, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder and eyes. When the hands are held open for du’a, they activate the heart “chakra,” said to be the center of the feelings of love, harmony, and peace, and to control love and compassion. It also governs the health of the heart, lungs, thymus, immune system, and circulatory system.
when Muslims recite the Qur’an, old thoughts, feelings, fears and guilt are released or healed, and blood pressure and stress levels are reduced. Some specific sounds, in fact, correspond to major organs in the body. In his research and creation of eurhythmy, Rudolph Steiner (founder of the Waldorf Schools), , found that vibrations made when pronouncing the long vowels, ‘A’, ‘E’ and ‘U,’ stimulated the heart, lungs, and the thyroid, pineal, pituitary, and adrenal glands during laboratory tests.
The position of Ruku is very similar to the Forward Bend Position in yoga. Ruku stretches the muscles of the lower back, thighs, legs and calves, and allows blood to be pumped down into the upper torso. It tones the muscles of the stomach, abdomen, and kidneys. Forming a right angle allows the stomach muscles to develop, and prevents flabbiness in the mid-section. This position also promotes a greater flow of blood into the upper regions of body – particularly to the head, eyes, ears, nose, brain, and lungs – allowing mental toxins to be released. Over time, this improves brain function and ones personality, and is an excellent stance to maintain the proper position of the fetus in pregnant women.
The Sujud is said to activate the “crown chakra,” which is related to a person’s spiritual connection with the universe around them and their enthusiasm for spiritual pursuits. This nerve pathway is also correlated to the health of the brain, nervous system, and pineal gland. Its healthy function balances ones interior and exterior energies. In Sujud, we also bend; thus activating the “base chakra,” which controls basic human survival instincts and provides essential grounding. This helps to develop levelheaded and positive thinking along with a highly motivated view of life, and maintains the health of the lymph and skeletal systems, the prostate, bladder, and the adrenal glands. We also bend the “sacral chakra” during Sujud, thus benefiting and toning the reproductive organs.
and so on…
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some very good replies 
Sarah. no one on earth can be more kind to a human in this world n after other than Allah. asking His help direclty by offering namaz is a virtuous act. it surely helps.
as Allah Himself promised that He will grant u watever u ask Him .
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No I don't believe that. I don't think everything happens for the best. I don't think you get whatever you pray for. Religion is a poor man's wealth, a slighted man's hope for justice, utopia that evaporates as soon as wuzu-water dries. A dream-like unreal solace.
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why not u contact some muslims girls in ur area and try going with them to the masjid..maybe you will feel better... try giving it a shot, it has helped and helping so many people and will inshallah help you too..as u can c from the replies..
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For me it hasnt ever
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^wat
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not gong to bother reading other replies 
but in short:
Yes, it has helped me – many of my prayers have been accepted. Ofcourse, it depends on how one may percieve things. Although, i am still new to praying thing - but, whenever I pray - i feel relaxed, stress free, and connected with God [The Almighty].
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Praying helps because it acts as a reminder, while everyday business (amongst many other things) acts a distractor. I'd like to think of my life as being a single action.....this action being accomplished with a means (Islam) being directed towards an end (God). Prayer reminds me of both the means and the end.
Without prayer, your mind may become obsessed with things (idols) that are ultimately meaningless.
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alwayz alwayz helps
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Speaking from a purely healing point of view, even if you're praying not for the sole purpose of pleasing a higher power, the act of prayer is healthy and helpful. Mainly because you are taking out a few moments from your hectic life and using that time to focus your energy on one thing, ridding yourself of all your worries. Its amazing how much our body is in tune with our stress.
Any kind of meditation has this relaxing effect. You end your session with some self-empowerment and feeling that you can "do better" or "fix your problems more easily", etc.
Maybe that is why Allah wants us to pray not once a week or once a month, but 5 times a day?
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I find it the only way to release stress
when one is stuck in a no way out situation ..prayers are the only way out..