Praying at night during the Holy month of Ramadan is said to bring great reward, and the act of praying in congregation is said to be even greater. The formal Arabic term for the evening prayer during Ramadan is called Taraweeh. The Quran reminds again and again that our world is rife with signs of God’s power and benevolence for those who pay attention, for those who pause to consider. I write this not as an Islamic scholar, but from the perspective of a student and teacher of natural health practices. This Ramadan, I developed a deeper understanding of the physical benefits of Taraweeh and this knowledge, in turn, helped me to remain fully present during the prayer.
