Abstract
Salat (Muslim prayer) associated with many health benefits. A literature review was conducted from February to April 2023 using PubMed, EBSCO, and the Scopus Library databases. Articles published between 2012 and 2023 were retrieved using the following keywords: “impact” OR “effect” OR “health benefit” OR “functional outcome” AND “shalat” OR “Muslim prayer” OR “Salat”. Inclusion criteria include full-text articles in English that explored the health effects of Salat. Exclusion criteria involved abstracts, duplicate articles, blogs, news articles, promotional brochures, conference proceedings and articles that did not mention Salat or Muslim prayer or articles unrelated to the impact or effect of Salat on humans. Health benefits of Salat were subsequently categorised into five domains of the ICF. The results showed 30 articles met the predefined inclusion criteria: 22 original articles, two systematic reviews, four literature reviews and two case reports. The majority of publications were from Muslim countries. Salat had positive benefits on the cardiorespiratory, haematological, immunological, mental and neuromuscular functions. Activities related to the preparation of Salat (ablution and attire) depend on the physical and cognitive functions of its practitioners, as well as environmental factors. Salat may serve as a coping mechanism to reduce stress and depression. The frequency and duration of Salat had positive associations with maintaining employment, social support and better quality of life.
Presenters
Intan SabrinaRehabilitation Physician, Rehabilitation Medicine, Ministry of Health Malaysia, Malaysia
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Religious Commonalities and Differences
KEYWORDS
MUSLIM PRAYER, SALAT, SHALAT, HEALTH BENEFITS, ICF
