The azan for isha went off not too long ago. As it hummed in the background, I reflected on the necessary movements to complete a prayer, from standing up right, to prostrating on the ground in humility. I can't speak for anyone but myself when I say that my spine is probably the one body part I simply cannot take for granted. Perhaps it's just me, but I feel that some people do not appreciate their spines as much as they should, as they are the main support system of our bodies. Without them we wouldn't be able to do even the simplest of things - things that we may be taking for granted, like cocking our heads to one side when trying to recall a particular memory.
The way I see it, Allaah (swt) designed us so perfectly so we can move about freely and comfortably. But with all of the way-too-convenient technology making our lives easier, we've become sedentary and lazy. As a consequence, we've grown accustomed to sitting on our behinds, our fingers doing most of the work, while our spines weaken from poor posture and lack of movement. I think we all need to take a few minutes out of our day to show some love to this wonderful body part, even if we just do some simple stretches.
The way I see it, Allaah (swt) designed us so perfectly so we can move about freely and comfortably. But with all of the way-too-convenient technology making our lives easier, we've become sedentary and lazy. As a consequence, we've grown accustomed to sitting on our behinds, our fingers doing most of the work, while our spines weaken from poor posture and lack of movement. I think we all need to take a few minutes out of our day to show some love to this wonderful body part, even if we just do some simple stretches.
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