@explaining.quran: Sujūd (prostration) in prayer has several scientifically supported physical and neurological benefits: 1. Increased blood flow to the brain When the head is lowered below the heart, gravity can slightly increase cerebral blood circulation. This may improve oxygen delivery and support brain function and alertness. 2. Nervous system regulation The posture encourages activation of the parasympathetic nervous system (the “rest and calm” system). Slow breathing during prayer reduces cortisol (stress hormone) and lowers heart rate. 3. Stress and anxiety reduction Regular prayer movements, including sujūd, combine controlled breathing, mindfulness, and humility — similar to meditation — which research shows reduces anxiety and improves emotional regulation. 4. Spine and joint flexibility The movement stretches the lower back, hips, knees, and ankles, helping maintain mobility and circulation. 5. Psychological grounding Physically placing the forehead on the ground promotes humility and surrender, which can psychologically reduce ego-driven stress and internal tension. So beyond its spiritual meaning, sujūd also aligns with principles of circulation, nervous system balance, flexibility, and mental calmness.

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realmakoya :

also its another way we extract radiation out of our bodies by grounding our heads with the ground

Benhildah_Mrs C :

prayer is good

murtaad :

Allahu akbar

theArtist9401 :

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محب الرحمن :

Modest Closet :

Subhanallah

nivol :

SubhanAllah

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SubhanAllah

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Subhanallah.

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Maa Shaa Allah 💚

🇦🇫313 Shia هزاره🇦🇫 :

Subhanallah I just prayed

Fara63 :

Sub’Han’Allah

Marcus :

how convenient

LARIAT♣️CHARIOT :

Jesus is Lord

Chrisss :

Jesus is Lord

Liban Hassan 🇸🇴🇬🇧🇵🇸🇸🇩 :

Alhamdulilah for islam we as a muslim pray five times a day that means every single day, a Muslim places their forehead on the ground at least 34 times in worship to Allah just for the obligatory prayers!

Vevienne Jarrett :

Maybe ,Why the Ancients prayed by postrating with bowed heads.

Janice Westra :

yes sometimes being properly aligned with the most high can look humble....a true warrior fights on their knees

yaris_club2002 :

Allah uakbar that’s why sometimes I get dizzy ok so it is blood flow

B :

@Bella Reyes

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