J Relig Health August 2018 PMID 26266758

The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives.

Mohd Amzari Tumiran, Noor Naemah Abdul Rahman, Rohaida Mohd Saat, Nurul Kabir, Mohd Yakub Zulkifli, Durriyyah Sharifah Hasan Adli

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Discussions emphasize that midday napping, or Qailulah, improves alertness and memory, with posts citing neuroscientific research and religious preferences, such as Prophet Muhammad's endorsement, indicating strong agreement and interest. The tone combines scientific validation with religious tradition, demonstrating moderate engagement and impact in promoting awareness about midday napping’s benefits.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions endorse the idea of midday napping as beneficial, supported by both neuroscientific evidence and Islamic teachings, indicating widespread agreement on its positive effects.

InterestHigh interest

The topic of midday napping captures strong interest, as evidenced by numerous posts highlighting its advantages and religious significance, reflecting curiosity and acknowledgment of its value.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts show moderate engagement through sharing personal opinions, references to studies, and quoting religious figures, suggesting participants are thoughtfully considering the topic.

ImpactModerate impact

While there is recognition of the health and cultural importance of napping, the discussions mainly reinforce existing ideas with limited evidence of groundbreaking influence or widespread behavioral change.

Abstract in brief

  • Midday napping, or Qailulah, is a common practice worldwide aimed at boosting alertness, memory, and overall well-being, with variations in timing and duration.
  • Neuroscientific research supports midday naps as beneficial for improving alertness, memory, and sleep recovery, aligning with practices advocated in Islam, which encourages napping based on Prophet Muhammad's preferences.
  • The review aims to compare neuroscientific and Islamic perspectives on midday napping, identify key similarities, and suggest directions for future research to better understand its benefits.]

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Akbar Zab
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Interestingly, Islam, the religion of the Muslims, advocates midday napping primarily because it was a practice preferred by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives: Link:https://t.co/jxgLrvRDsJ https://t.co/ijdl8pSKLR https://t.co/8OFBDMIyJk

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stshhh
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We knew that from our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) https://t.co/ds0IGBbWHr https://t.co/3QjTWz8w0G

Feb 2, 2021 · 14 likes · 2 shares · 3,916 followers View post →
Murad Swaleh
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The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives. . Napping/siesta during the day is a phenomenon, which is widely practised in the world. However, the timing, frequency, and duration may vary.

Mar 17, 2022 · 5 likes · 1 share · 1,014 followers View post →
Dr.Sheikh Aamina
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The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives . https://t.co/I4fKv5ctlE

Mar 31, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 19,783 followers View post →
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@jaume_diadoc "La neurociència revela que la migdiada millora la memòria, estimula l'alerta, promou la vigília i el rendiment, i recuperar certes qualitats del son nocturn perdut." https://t.co/0fb2F8tV1B

Jul 18, 2021 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 3,442 followers View post →

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@KEYBOARDSOLDI3R · X

@shokolokomoko @hs0ci3ty Take a word from me, qailulah (post zuhr nap) works better than a coffee or an energy drink.. It also keep your cognitive activity

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@dw_hindi https://t.co/EyvFu5MToI

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Akbar Zab
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Interestingly, Islam, the religion of the Muslims, advocates midday napping primarily because it was a practice preferred by Prophet Muhammad ﷺ The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives: Link:https://t.co/jxgLrvRDsJ https://t.co/ijdl8pSKLR https://t.co/8OFBDMIyJk

Dec 6, 2023 · 42 likes · 11,131 followers View post →
Dr Almothana Altamimi MD, BSc
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https://t.co/B2PhiN3esq A study on 'Qailulah' or Siesta which is midday napping from a neuroscientific perspective. https://t.co/Kmq9MK7vTg

Sep 10, 2023 · 1 like · 2,779 followers View post →
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RT @Drsheikhamina: The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives . https://t.co/I4fKv5ctlE

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Dr.Sheikh Aamina
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The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives . https://t.co/I4fKv5ctlE

Mar 31, 2023 · 4 likes · 1 share · 19,783 followers View post →
HomeoWealth
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Qailulah was advocated by Prophet Mohammed (peace be upon him) nearly 1400+ years ago. It helps improve memory, enhance alertness, boost wakefulness and performance, and help recover a few qualities of a lost nights' sleep!! #homeowealth Reference: 1.https://t.co/ZAahQEwyz0 https://t.co/bZIRUMpcCz

Mar 19, 2023 · 46 followers View post →
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@amerix https://t.co/gdfrQHt5hS

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@SystemSunday Thanks for sharing

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RT @muradswaleh: The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives. . Napping/siesta during the day is…

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Murad Swaleh
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The objectives of this review were to investigate and compare identical key points on focused topic from both neuroscientific and Islamic perspectives and make recommendations for future researches. . Source: https://t.co/m0i0N2BOCA

Mar 17, 2022 · 2 likes · 1,014 followers View post →
Murad Swaleh
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The Concept of Qailulah (Midday Napping) from Neuroscientific and Islamic Perspectives. . Napping/siesta during the day is a phenomenon, which is widely practised in the world. However, the timing, frequency, and duration may vary.

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@jaume_diadoc "La neurociència revela que la migdiada millora la memòria, estimula l'alerta, promou la vigília i el rendiment, i recuperar certes qualitats del son nocturn perdut." https://t.co/0fb2F8tV1B

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stshhh
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We knew that from our Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) https://t.co/ds0IGBbWHr https://t.co/3QjTWz8w0G

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