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How Sajda (Prostration) Improves Mental Health?
Prostration is an act in Salah which A muslim performs.
Abu Huraira رَضِىَ اللّٰەُ تَعَالٰی عَـنْهُ reported that the Messenger of Allah ﷺ said, “ The nearest a servant comes to his Lord is when he is prostrating himself, so make supplication ( in the state). ( Sahih Muslim 482)
What does Prostration do to the brain?
1. Enhance cognitive function
Sajda is the only position in which the head is in a position lower than the heart and therefore , receives increased blood supply . This surge in blood supply has a positive effect on memory , concentration , psyche and other cognitive abilities.
Ref. Shabbir Ahmed Sayeed , Anand Prakash , Department of Medical Biology and clinical psychology , Ibn Sina National College for Medical , ,Jeddah 21418 Saudi Arabia
2. Calm And Relaxation
During Sajda, the dissipation of the electromagnetic energy accumulated from the atmosphere takes place by the grounding effect at regular intervals, resulting in a calming feeling. A recent study investigating the alpha brain activity during Muslim Prayers has reported increased amplitude in the parietal and occipital regions, suggestive of parasympathetic indicating a state of relaxation.
