The Utilization and Benefits of Salaah (Muslim Prayer) as a Means of Functional Rehabilitation and Low-Intensity Physical Activity

Muslim prayer (Salaah) can be classified as a low-intensity physical activity that induces relaxation, minimal stress, effective blood flow and strengthened muscles and joints. Salaah, along with its varied positions and postures, can play a role in improving psychological well-being, self-esteem and self-efficacy, motor behaviour, cerebral blood flow and musculo skeletal fitness. Each of the 5 positions in the prayer sequence will be evaluated with the aim of explaining the use and benefits of Salaah as a means of functional rehabilitation and low-intensity physical activity.