2006-12-19 00:21:38 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Muslims invented prostration? There are plenty of good postures in Yoga.
2006-12-19 00:28:20 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Performance of your Salat perfectly is important because it is what God has asked us to do and we should do it for that reason alone. Any other benefits from that are purely coincidental to that main purpose.
There is also a spiritual meaning to this. The word for this prayer in Arabic is "salat" which literally means "to connect". Thus when we are in the prostration position the heart is above the head and our connection through God is through our hearts. The mind, which can often trick and fool us, is then given a lower position than the heart.
Lastly, we do not "bang" our heads on the ground as has been suggested above. The movements of the Salat prayers are graceful and gentle when done correctly. There is no banging but rather a reverent feeling of humbling ones self before God your creator. Humility is good for you.
And Allah knows best.
Peace and Blessings,
Imam Salim
2006-12-19 08:51:09 · answer #2 · answered by إمام سليم چشتي 5 · 4⤊ 1⤋
All religions were aware about the need for stretching, bending and exercising and most of the practises followed in all religions offer some sort of exercise and concentration techniques.The bowing practise of the Buddhists, the kneeling practise with Christianity and some other religions, the Sun-procrastination of Hindus are all exercises of some sort.
2006-12-19 08:32:14 · answer #3 · answered by THE WORRIER 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yoga stretches. Salute the Sun ect. Some churches really get moving when they sing. Anything that stretches the spine and other body parts in the opposite direction that they are usually in is a good thing.
2006-12-22 02:47:01 · answer #4 · answered by iowamystic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe you bang your head when you pray bcos im sure the millions of muslims around the globe dont. Don'tr criticise something that you don't believe in. I don't agree with worshipping jesus as the son of god, or idols but i don't criticise anyones beliefs so skip the ignorance and try sum respect.
2006-12-19 09:19:48 · answer #5 · answered by laydeeheartless 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are similar prostrations in the Long Obligatory Prayer used by Baha'is.
2006-12-19 08:25:20 · answer #6 · answered by darth_maul_8065 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Prostrating yourself in front of anything is a sign of a flawed character and lack of backbone. Stand up straight, and bow to nothing and no-one. To do anything else is undignified.
2006-12-19 09:12:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
truely it is as Islam is the ryt way
2006-12-19 16:44:05 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes very healthy to bang your head on the floor 5 times a day.
2006-12-19 08:23:59 · answer #9 · answered by ANON 4 · 1⤊ 6⤋
islam is the way of life...
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2006-12-19 08:46:00 · answer #10 · answered by MrMachoman 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋