Understanding Mind/Body Medicine from Muslim Religious Practices of Salat and Dhikr
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There has been an increasing medical interest in Muslim religious practices in promoting well-being. Central to Muslim religious practices are salat (prayer) and dhikr (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 Muslim salat and dhikr.
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Al-tibb al-jismani Al-Tibb al-Ruhani BDNF Psycho-physical well-beingReferences
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