Sajda(Prostration) is a unique position or stance in the regular prayers, which a Muslim is supposed to offer at least five times a day. Although the basic purpose of obligatory prayers is not to provide an exercise for people yet it is being increasingly recognized that it has plenty of medical advantages for the human body.
Here it is worth mentioning that Holy Prophet Muhammed (peace be upon him) has mentioned in a hadith in Ibn Maja:‘That prayer is a cure for many diseases’. The position of Sajda in which the forehead touches the ground is exclusively associated with the Muslim form of prayer. It is the climax of a Muslim’s prayer and as mentioned in a Hadith a Muslim is nearest to Allah in this position.
**Psychological advantage: ** This is a great psychological advantage and 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. More strong cervical muscles mean the cervical vertebra will be better protected. Strength of cervical muscles is important as the head rests upon cervical vertebra supported by cervical musculature. In fact head performs rotator movements over the cervical vertebra
The unique position of Sajda(Prostration) also has positive effects upon the back muscles as while going into Sajda and getting up from it the back muscle contract actively and they become stronger. Probably it is because of this reason that a person who is regular in prayers will (rarely) get backache.
People who offer their prayers regularly have more will power and can cope with the difficulties of life in a much better manner. Finally it must be reminded that (even though) prayer is not meant to be an exercise, there are a lot of medical advantages associated with it. Still the best blessing is the peace of mind, which a person derives by the accomplishment of his duty to Allah by fulfilling an obligation.
Dr. Muhammad Karim Beebani
Sajda is like Yoga jr.
japanese do know their stuff i guess
However, we dont pray becuase of the medical advatanges they are just the 'add ons'
^^ yea
When I am full of worries I go into sajdah [not doing salaat - just doing sajdah], that position is really comforting.
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When I am full of worries I go into sajdah [not doing salaat - just doing sajdah], that position is really comforting.
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: ), do it in salat and you would be amazed with the feeling you get
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: ), do it in salat and you would be amazed with the feeling you get
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I do that in salaat also. Sometimes when I finish namaz I go into sajdah and stay like that for a while. :O)
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I do that in salaat also. Sometimes when I finish namaz I go into sajdah and stay like that for a while. :O)
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Just asking for a favor, pray for me whenever you pray for s'thing.
Sure. 
I will. 
Can I ask the same. 
Pray for me too (esp my health.)
Thanks
Subhanallah!
I never really thought about this until I entered this thread with an element of dismissal in my mind but...
I regularly suffer from nasal probs which in turn cause headaches.
Recently, I was praying in the mosque and when we went into sajda, all the pressure and tension around my head was being released and although it didnt completey vanish, my nose started to clear up. Second sajda, exactly the same again - I just felt like staying in sajda for an hour.
The imam said "Allah-hu akhbar", I remembered I was in prayer and carried on praying!!
I never made the link of salah and such benefits but Allah is all mighty and acts in mysterious ways I guess.
Thanks for sharing - may Allah accept our good deeds. AMEEN.
N
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