Hamza Yusuf

The Prophetic Practice of Mindful Walking

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Oct 26, 2022
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ADVICE

Use Breath And Supplications To Anchor Presence

  • Use breath-awareness (muhasabah al-anfas) as a simple daily mindfulness anchor.
  • Recite the Prophet's short supplications before routine actions to cultivate presence.
INSIGHT

Walking Is Biologically And Psychologically Essential

  • Walking is inherent to human design and essential for physical and mental health.
  • Sedentary lifestyles cause physical disease and increased mental illness, while regular walking restores balance.
ADVICE

Walk To The Mosque For Spiritual Benefit

  • Walk to the mosque when possible because the Prophet encouraged walking and promised spiritual reward.
  • Even distant mosques bring reward; each step can count as a good deed and remove minor sins.
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