Scholars and scientists in recent times have endorsed the positive effect of spirituality and spiritual practice on overall well-being, with psychiatric literature increasingly recognising applied spirituality as both preventive and healing.
In neuroscience, prayer is studied as a mind–brain practice influencing emotional regulation, attention, and behaviour through measurable neural pathways and brain systems.
Spirituality is described as something consisting of or having the nature of spirit, intangible and immaterial, originating from the Latin “spiritus” meaning “to breathe”. It involves connection to something greater than oneself, including a transcendental relationship with a non-material reality referred to as God, shaping meaning, purpose and direction in life.
Prayer, whether solo or congregational, is a core spiritual act of communication with a higher power, helping individuals reflect on strengths, shortcomings, and existence. It is increasingly understood not as passive, but as an active cognitive–emotional practice that stabilises behaviour, anchors hope, and enhances coping in difficulty and recovery. From a neuroscientific view, prayer and meditation engage brain networks involved in attention, self-awareness and emotional control.
Research suggests prayer activates the parasympathetic nervous system, the “rest and digest” state, lowering cortisol, stimulating the vagus nerve, and improving heart rate, blood pressure, sleep and inflammation.
It also interacts with the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, reducing chronic stress responses linked to anxiety and depression. Functional imaging (fMRI, SPECT) shows increased activity in the prefrontal cortex, linked to executive function and impulse control, and reduced activity in the amygdala, associated with fear, aggression and anxiety. Decreased parietal lobe activity during deep prayer and meditation is linked with reduced self-boundaries and a greater sense of unity.
Prayer also modulates the default mode network (DMN), reducing mind-wandering, rumination and self-referential thinking, especially through structured repetition and focused remembrance.
In neurochemical terms, it supports serotonin and dopamine regulation, strengthening mood stability, motivation and reward pathways. Within emerging neurotheology, spirituality is explored as potentially “hardwired” through neuronal networks shaped by repeated practice and experience.
Long-term prayer and mindfulness practices demonstrate neuroplasticity, strengthening hippocampal regions involved in memory and learning while reducing stress reactivity in the amygdala. Structured prayer, zikr, and meditation therefore function as repeated cognitive training, fostering resilience, compassion, attention control and emotional balance.
Neuroscience increasingly suggests that prayer and meditation reshape both brain function and structure, integrating psychological, physiological and spiritual well-being into a unified model of mental health.
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Seine Heiligkeit ABA erwähnte, dass manche #Menschen der #Meinung sind, der #Koran sei schwer verständlich. Jedoch sagt #Gott selbst im Heiligen Koran:
»Wir haben den Koran leicht gemacht, danach zu handeln. Ist also einer, der ermahnt sein mag?«
(54:18)
Seine Heiligkeit ABA sagt jedoch, dass nur einfaches #Lesen und Lauschen nicht ausreichen - um wirklich von den #Segnungen des Heiligen #Koran zu #profitieren, müssen wir ihn verstehen und nach seinen #Lehren handeln.
»Der Monat Ramadan ist der, in welchem der Koran herabgesandt wurde: eine Weisung für die Menschheit, deutliche Beweise der Führung und (göttliche) Zeichen.«
(2:186) #Ramadan#Koran#Weisung#Führung
Tag des Musleh Mauds Es ist nicht nur eine #Prophezeiung, sondern auch ein ausgezeichnetes, himmlisches zeichen. Der Verheißene Messias AS hatte im Januar 1886 vierzig Tage für den Erfolg des Islam gebetet und gefastet.Allah erhörte seine Gebete und offenbarte eine Prophezeiung.
By the grace of Allah, another month of Ramadan is here. By fasting, praying and practising kindness and charity on a personal and communal level, we can deepen our spirituality during this month. Choosing to abstain from food and liquids from sunrise to sunset is known as fasting during Ramadan. The length of the fast can range from 11 to 18 hours, depending on the region and season.
It’s critical to comprehend the effects of fasting on our bodies as well as hydration and nourishment needs.
❓️How does Ramadan affect the body?
❓️How does Ramadan affect our nutrition and health?
👉 Steps for eating healthy during Ramadan
❓️What can we eat and drink for suhoor?
❓️What can we eat and drink for iftar?
Healthy eating is not difficult if we intend to take gradual steps, be consistent and enjoy our food, which is one of the countless blessings of Allah on us.
Ramadan could be our pathway for making our meals healthy and balanced, being physically active and sustaining the good habits afterwards, insha-Allah.
May Allah make this Ramadan a source of our physical and spiritual nourishment, amin summa amin.
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Ramadan Tag 1
Der Heilige #Prophet SAW hat seine Anhänger auf die Ankunft dieses #spirituellen Frühlings auf eine äußerst besondere und außergewöhnliche Art und Weise #vorbereitet. Man sieht einen besonderen Eifer im Heiligen Propheten SAW.
🌙 Ramadan Mubarak!
May Allah accept our prayers and make this Ramadan a transformative, blessed and peaceful time, allowing it to bring us closer to God and fill our life with true righteousness. (Amin) 🤲
Hadhrat Abu-Saeed Khudri RZ überliefert, dass der Heilige #Prophet SAW sagte:
„Wenn jemand im #Monat#Ramadān den ersten Tag fastet, so werden ihm alle vergangenen Sünden #vergeben. Genauso ist es an jedem darauffolgenden Tag im Monat Ramadan...“
15. Kanz ul-Ummal - Kitab Al-Saum
3 days until Ramadan 🌙
The true blessing of prayer is the pure change it creates within the heart. Ramadan is not only about temporary effort, but about seeking a permanent transformation that brings us closer to Allah.
When a believer strives for this sincere change, Allah manifests His mercy and blessings upon them.
Let these final days be a time of preparing our hearts for lasting renewal.
#Ramadan2026 #MTAi