Understanding Mind/Body Medicine from Muslim Religious Practices of Salat and Dhikr

AbstractThere has been an increasing medical interest in Muslim religious practices in promoting well-being. Central to Muslim religious practices aresalat (prayer) anddhikr (chanting). These two religious forms may be argued as comprising elements of mind/body medicine due to their positive effect on the psychoneuroimmunological response. The aim of this article was to further understand the mind/body aspects of Muslimsalat anddhikr.

Source: Journal of Religion and Health - April 17, 2018 Category: Medical Ethics Source Type: research