Benefits of Prayer as a Physical Activity

Abstract

Purpose: Prayer benefits will make the human body of the sporting and the exercise aspects will be discussed. Method: It is a form of literature studies. Results and Discussion: Namaz, requires the worshiper to move through several distinct bodily postures while reciting specific supplications. The series of postures is fixed, and it’s repeated a number of times for each act of prayer. Namaz (prayer) is performed by Muslim believers which must be performed at least five times a day, consists of 40 rakaats. Namaz can be regarded as a type of stretching and isometric contractions exercise. These movements have an effect directly and indirectly on the whole organism. Namaz improves posture, increased the intake of oxygen and enhances the functioning of the respiratory, blood flow, endocrine and excretory system. Namaz are the strengthening of ligaments and tendons, preventing muscle tears, positive effect on the joints, to relax the eyes, the removal of the accumulated electrical charge in the body, arthritis, hypertension and varicose veins as well come to the situation. In addition, brain, heart, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, kidney and has a positive effect on the urinary tract. Conclusion: Prayer movement direction outside of worship, there are benefits circulatory, respiratory, digestive, nervous, and to the hormonal system. Unless it made in accordance with the specified time and rules the benefits of exercise and sport will make the human body more.