Health and medical benefits of Salah focusing on Taraweeh prayers during the month of Ramadan

Author(s)	Dr. Mujeeburahiman Ambalakkandi
Country	India
Abstract	Religious rituals often involve structured physical movements that contribute to overall well-being. Salah (Muslim prayer), a fundamental pillar of Islam, is a regular low-to-moderate intensity physical activity performed daily. This study examines the health and medical benefits of Salah with a focus on Taraweeh prayers during Ramadan using a descriptive and analytical approach based on secondary data. The sequence of postures in Salah standing, bowing, prostration, and sitting, enhances muscle activity, flexibility, balance, and circulation, while Ablution (Wudu) supports hygiene and preventive health. Taraweeh prayers provide additional physical exertion after fasting, aiding glucose metabolism and cardiovascular function. Overall, regular practice of Salah and Taraweeh improves cardiovascular and respiratory efficiency, supports metabolic regulation, reduces stress, and promotes psychological well-being, making it a holistic health-promoting practice for individuals of all ages.
Keywords	Salah, Taraweeh, Ablution, Ramadan, stimulate
Discipline	Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In	Volume 4, Issue 3, May-June 2026
Published On	2026-05-10

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