Sufi Meditation

Meditation in Islam is famous among the Sufis.

Here are some of the benefits of meditation, taken from Naqshbandi Muhibbeen website.

http://nurmuhammad.com/Meditation/Mainmeditationmuraqabah.htm

Physical Benefits

• Deep rest-as measured by decreased metabolic rate, lower heart rate, and reduced work load of the heart.


• Lowered levels of cortisol and lactate-two chemicals associated with stress.


• Reduction of free radicals- unstable oxygen molecules that can cause tissue damage. They are now thought to be a major factor in aging and in many diseases.


• Decreased high blood pressure.


• Higher skin resistance. Low skin resistance is correlated with higher stress and anxiety levels.


• Drop in cholesterol levels. High cholesterol is associated with cardiovascular disease.


• Improved flow of air to the lungs resulting in easier breathing. This has been very helpful to asthma patients.


• Younger biological age. On standard measures of aging, long-term Meditation practitioners (more than five years) measured 12 years younger than their chronological age.


• Higher levels of DHEAS in the elderly. An additional sign of youthfulness through Meditation lower levels of DHEAS are associated with aging.

Psychological Benefits

• Increased brain wave coherence. Harmony of brain wave activity in different parts of the brain is associated with greater creativity, improved moral reasoning, and higher IQ.


• Decreased anxiety.


• Decreased depression.


• Decreased irritability and moodiness.


• Improved learning ability and memory.


• Increased self-actualization.


• Increased feelings of vitality and rejuvenation.


• Increased happiness.


• Increased emotional stability.