Quran Cordoba - Have you ever had trouble sleeping or even waking up for Tahajjud? Or felt weak during voluntary fasting?

There is a secret in the Medical Quran , it turns out that the worship pattern of Prophet David AS is not only valuable in terms of reward, but is also very much in harmony with the natural rhythm of the human body .

The Prophet ﷺ said:

God willing, God willing, God willing, God willing God willing

"The prayer that Allah loves most is the prayer of the Prophet David, and the fast that Allah loves most is the fast of the Prophet David." (HR. Bukhari).

What makes his worship so special? Let's explore the medical facts behind this sunnah, and how the Medical Quran reveals the harmony between worship, health, and science .

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Healthy Sleep & Fasting Like the Prophet David: Between the Miracles of Worship and Modern Science

1. Prophet David's Prayer: A Sleep Pattern that is Healthy for the Brain

A. Fall Asleep Early, Wake Up in the Third of the Night

Prophet David AS slept at the beginning of the night, then woke up for tahajjud in the last third of the night. Apparently, this is the ideal sleep pattern according to science :

✅ Early Night Sleep (8pm - 1am):

deep sleep phase for brain cell regeneration .

· The hormone melatonin (anti-aging) is produced at maximum.

✅ Wake Up One Third of the Night (1-3 AM):

· Lowest cortisol

· The brain is in a state of "theta waves" — very suitable for prayer, dhikr, self-reflection and clear thinking .

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Medical Quran Findings :
In the book Thibbun Nabawi , Ibnul Qayyim explains that waking up at night cleanses the heart and strengthens memory .

B. Sleep Again Before Fajr: The Prophet's "Power Nap"

After Tahajjud, the Prophet David took a short nap before dawn. This is similar to a "power nap" in modern research:

🔬 NASA studies prove:

· A 20-30 minute nap increases alertness by 34% .

· Restores energy without causing "sleep inertia" (feeling weak after waking up).

Quranic Medical Wisdom:
Allah (ﷻ) designed the time of Fajr (dawn) as the body's natural transition from darkness to light. Waking up at this time balances the hormone serotonin (a mood regulator).

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2. Fasting of the Prophet David: The First "Intermittent Fasting" in History

A. One Day Fasting, One Day Not: Natural Metabolic Reset

The Prophet David fasted one day and broke his fast one day . This pattern is exactly the same the Intermittent Fasting (IF) method popular in the medical world!

Benefits of David's Fast According to Science:
✅ Autophagy (Cell Cleansing):

· The 2016 Nobel Prize proves: Fasting triggers autophagy —the process by which cells remove toxins and rejuvenate themselves.

✅ Optimal Fat Burning:

· The body switches from glucose to ketones (energy source from fat).

· Effective for obesity & diabetes .

✅ Hormonal Balance:

· Reduces insulin resistance (the cause of diabetes).

· Increase growth hormone (cell rejuvenation).

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B. Easier than a strict diet

A study in the Journal of Yeungnam Medical Science (2023) found:

"Intermittent fasting (such as the David fast) is easier to maintain long-term than a low-calorie diet."

The reason:

· No need to count calories.

· The body does not enter "starvation mode" (metabolism slows down).

Quranic Medical Wisdom :
Allah ﷻ does not command continuous fasting because the body needs balance . David's fast is the perfect solution .

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3. Integration of Worship & Health in the Medical Quran

Medical Quran: Mind, Body, and Soul presents:

📖 Complete
Tahajud & David's Fasting Guide 🔍 Medical analysis of the impact of worship on the body.
💡 Health Journal to monitor progress.

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Example of Medical Quran Page:

"Wake up in the third part of the night, because that's when Allah descends to the heavens of this world. Your cortisol hormone is low—the best time for prayer!"

Conclusion: Worship is not only a ritual, but also therapy with the wisdom of worship

From the Prophet David, we learn that:

1. Sleep & evening worship is a natural detox for the brain .

2. Intermittent fasting is the best metabolic reset .

3.    Allah loves worship that is in harmony with human nature.

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