A study on the health benefits of prayer (Salat) among Muslims of Matero Mosque in Lusaka, Zambia: implications for mission

Abstract

The study was about the Study on the Health Benefits of Prayer (Salat) among Muslims of Matero Mosque in Lusaka, Zambia: Implications for Mission. The research used a qualitative method which employed phenomenology research design on Sunni Muslims who congregate at Matero Mosque, Lusaka Zambia. The findings of this research indicate that there are physical and spiritual health benefits associated with correct observance of prayer (salat). The study also showed that the said Muslims suffer from high blood pressure (BP). In Chapter two, the literature was reviewed on physical and spiritual health benefits of prayer with its mission implications for Matero Adventists to reach the said Muslims. Chapter three showed the methodology route get research findings. Chapter four analysed the findings using a content analysis method to manually identify main themes. Chapter four also covered missiological implications leading to proposed intercessory prayer strategy and medical missionary strategy. Chapter five discussed conclusion, summary and recommendations of the study.