Abstract
Objective: To observe the association of Muslim
prayer and physical fitness.
Methodology: For this article, the data were searched
from Google scholar, PubMed, Pedro and Cochrane
library using the keywords and reviewed using the
systematic approach. A systematic review was
conducted. Several positive effects are gained from
Prayer. It impacts both physical health and mental
health. During offering prayers, there is the movement
of the whole body. It also interlinks with spiritual wellbeing. So, Prayer is also called physical fitness. It
reduces the mental strains. It makes the relation
between God and Muslims. It is very beneficial for
physical health.This study only includes the articles
elated cross-sectional research and systematic reviews.
Results: We selected the 10 studies without biasness
and unpaid, 7 out of 10 had association between Prayer
and physical fitness. There were beneficial outcomes
which are suitable for health. Prayer is also helpful for
disabled and geriatric patients, indirectly maintaining
physical fitness.
Conclusion: Prayer is very beneficial for health. It
maintains the physical fitness level. It gives body
shape. It reduces the level of obesity. During praying,
the muscles of the body contract and relax at specific
positions which increases the blood flow, which helps
in removing wastes. Though, it gives more positive
results that are very useful for a person's health.
Keywords: Praying, physical health, physical fitness,
exercise, physical activity.
