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Research: ASHRAF and COLLEAGUES,
Listed in Issue 309
Abstract
ASHRAF and COLLEAGUES, (1)Rajiv Gandhi centre for Diabetes, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; (2)Department of Endocrinology, Saifee Hospital, Mumbai, India; (3)Department of Sunni Theology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; (4)Department of Endocrinology, Bharti Hospital, Karnal, India University Center for Research & Development, Chandigarh University, Mohali, India introduce Muraqabah – an Islamic form of mindful meditation study and share pragmatic ideas as to how muraqabah can be introduced in clinical practice
Background
Muraqabah is an Islamic form of mindful meditation, prayerful meditation or religious meditation.
Methodology
This is a means of connecting to God, while being mindful of his presence.
Results
It also implies seclusion. Muraqabah may be used as means of improving physical and mental health in persons with metabolic diseases such as diabetes and hypertension.
Conclusion
In this editorial we share the need to study and research this potential therapy, we share pragmatic ideas as to how muraqabah can be introduced in clinical practice.
References
Ashraf H(1), Sheikh S(2), Rashid M(3), Kalra S(4). Muraqabah: Meaningful Adjuvant Therapy for Metabolic Health. J Pak Med Assoc. ;74(11):1920-1921. doi: 10.47391/JPMA.24-88. Nov 2024.



