In this episode of Muslim Girl Tea, host Ramsha Suhail — therapist-trained educator, author, and your big sister in faith — unpacks how salah is more than ritual. It’s a built-in system for emotional regulation, nervous system healing, and heart-opening connection with Allah.
You’ll learn how prayer activates the parasympathetic nervous system, lowers cortisol, and brings rest to the heart — just as the Qur’an and Sunnah have always promised.
From sujūd increasing blood flow to the brain, to dhikr soothing the amygdala, you will learn how science beautifully confirms what faith has always taught.
In this episode, we will cover:
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode is educational and faith-based. It is not therapy or medical advice. Please seek support from a licensed healthcare professional for your healthcare needs - healing is sunnah, and your body is an amanah from Allah ❤️
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