SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINE AND CIRCADIAN RHYTHMS WHY ISRA' MI'RAJ OCCURRED AT NIGHT
Keywords:
Isra' Mi'raj, night time, circadian rhythm, night worship, mental healthAbstract
This study aims to explore the reasons for choosing the night time in the Isra' Mi'raj event and the relationship between that time and the human circadian rhythm , with an interdisciplinary approach that combines theological and scientific analysis . Isra' Mi'raj which occurred at night is a monumental event in Islamic history , but the reasons for choosing the night time have not been explored in depth . This study analysis theological sources , such as the Quran and hadith , which describe the virtue of the night in the context of worship , as well as scientific studies on the human body's circadian rhythm . The results of the study indicates that the night time , which is identified in the hadith as a time full of blessings , is also related to the time when the body reaches optimal physiological conditions for physical and psychological regeneration . In addition , night worship , such as the tahajud prayer , has been shown to have a positive impact on the mental and emotional well-being of Muslims . With an interdisciplinary approach , this study successfully bridges Islamic theology and biology , providing new contributions to the understanding of the relationship between spirituality and human health . These findings open up opportunities for further research that connects night time with health , as well as increasing Muslims ' understanding of the benefits of night worship for their well-being.
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