Islamic Meditation Practices | Deeds to Habit

Dr. Rania Awaad describes the three R's of meditation and how we can apply Islamic meditation practices to our daily lives.
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[@muna4631]

“When you raise your hands up to say Allahu Akbar and throw your hands up, you throw all of the Dunya behind your shoulders “ - love this.

[@muftiassad6065]

Absolutely love this concept...

[@mr.youaremine3752]

My mum used to say this to me! I wonder where it’s said tho

[@sinthiyashompa5995]

I'm sharing a unique meditation process of my own. It should be done standing in front of the mirror or lying flat on the bed. The palm of the left hand to be placed upon the navel in such a way that the middle of the palm is touching the navel skin to skin. Then the palm of the right hand to be placed upon the back of the left palm in a very soft, relaxing, devoted & receiving manner. Closing eyes is optional. However, eyes need to be open in certain situations. Full concentration should be focused on the navel. Now the following words have to be uttered from deep inside the heart with complete devotion & sincerety. Lips & tongue should be moved while uttering the words but without making any type of sound. ***O Almighty! I have surrendered to your absolute power, dominion and superiority, forever defeated, surrendered and enslaved. Subdue and crush all my self-arrogance and self-pride to your superiority. Trample my head, nose and forehead under your glorious and omnipotent mighty footsteps. Seal the symbol of my absolute defeat, surrender and submission to your authority and dominance in my navel forever. Accept my standing with hand tied upon my navel in front of you as a signature under that seal. As long as you like, keep me standing in front of you like a defeated prisoner and a humble servant. By this, be pleased with me and put out the fire of your anger. (Ended) The words can be repeated as many times as on wishes. The position of left hand along with right hand should be moving upon or just below the navel. The wrist of the left hand (with the palm of right hand resting upon it) should be resting just below or upon the navel occasionally so that the pulse of the left hand should be pulsating there. In this way, when the words are chanted inside the heart while the hands are tied upon the navel, the latent surrendering emotions of the heart become unwreathed like dam-breaking tide and flood the mind with the feeling of unconditional surrender and sweet defeat to the Almighty. Navel is called the second brain. It is the center of biological sense and submissive emotions. When the center of this biological sense is stimulated and the submissive emotions connected to this can be diverted towards spirituality it can heal your mind and help you to get rid out of anxiety, depression & arrogance. Also a revival for sexual emotions.

[@alyamama708]

I love this channel’s people. They always smile while talking 🤩

[@stefhanieinsinga-ash2093]

This only the 2nd time I'd seen her speak and HER voice is blessing by itself. Thank you for these videos. May Allah bless you all.

[@Mary-yl1bx]

Agreed!

[@angiejose280]

true story: theres this one time when i was desprate for money, i was really in need at that time. i was supposed to be somewhere and i needed money for it. i didnt have anywhere else to turn so i started saying "Ya Allah, help me." and suddenly a car hit the backside of my car it was a small scratch. the person who ran over it gave me a 100 bucks to repair it. I was lost of words. I wasn't that religious, i've made countless of mistakes and im covered in tattoos but yet Allah still notices me. Bottomline, to whoever is dealing with a hard time now trust me...the power of prayer is so powerful. Allah knows and he's always there for his creation. May everyone be blessed and protected. Alhamdullilah. AAmin Ya Raabal Al AAmin.

[@SaifAlikhan-wy1zs]

Which country did this happen at? Just curious

[@fana7181]

She has a beautiful voice mashallah

[@aghatahir637]

although it's the kinda childish comment, what I am gonna say but, I feel so happy, its through the smile on my face whenever I saw a person from another race or country , call the name of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and talk about the Islam and shows of his love towards Islam, I am from Pakistan and I am a Qureshi from Hasham Tribe. I have never been to other countries, and I think that only here we are the true Muslims or Muslims should be like us, however, i know that every human can be a Muslim can be a good Muslim but as i mentioned at the start that its seems childish thought ,but really it feels me so Good when i saw a Muslim from another nation, May Allah shower His blesss upon all the muslims in the world , may Allah forgive us all , ameen sum ameen ,

[@eventrider]

Masha’Allah. I saw this video over a year ago and have tried to practice the recommended 15 minutes of dhikr after each salah. Alhamdulillah it has made such a difference to me, lifting my emaan, helping me feel closer to Allah Subhanahu wa Ta’alaa and making me much more motivated to study Qur’an and implement the Shariah in our home. I strongly recommended making the intention to do this every day, setting aside time after every salah in sha’Allah, just 15 minutes minimum or longer when you are able. My children see me do this and are now following me with this practice Alhamdulillah!

[@abdulghaffar1087]

Can u translate this in urdu please i need this i didn't understood it

[@Nojusticenopeace23]

Absolutely fantastic that Yaqeen is encouraging and promoting sisters like Doctor Rania to deliver on these platforms, Ma Sha Allah. A beautifully delivered impactful piece which in Sha allah we can all implement 💓💓🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@entertainmentvedios9483]

Yes u r right

[@nsashraf2914]

I wish I could have a sister like you.May Allah's mercy be with you in both Dunia&grant you Jannatul ferdaws in here after.

[@g.a.mendoza1064]

Her soft-toned voice is always a breeze to ears. 😌 ماشاءالله

[@juliorebelo6475]

Mashallah!!! Some minutes later I was trying to meditate to clean my mind and now this video appears in front of me!!!

[@stackwalker9296]

Sounds like google is listening.

[@juliorebelo6475]

@@stackwalker9296 Yeah... thats kinda creepy thou...

[@designerguy1082]

Yaqeen Institute’s every teacher is amazing ☺️☺️

[@entertainmentvedios9483]

Yes

[@osamaattia3778]

Great episode. Indeed Islam has best , the most and the highest form of Mindfulness. The beauty about Islam is that it makes mindfulness more logic. So in the non Islamic / secular mindfulness practices, they would spend long time explaining why people should be mindful of their movements, breath , actions, etc. In Islam, it's pretty straightforward: ALLAH mentioned in the Surat AZ-ZALZALLA( The Earthquake) that "whosever does good equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it. And whosoever dos evil equal to the weight of an atom, shall see it." And of course many other verses about the same meaning. So if that's the case we should be mindful of ALL our doings, movements, words, in every single moment as if we watch him all the time (he is already watching us all the time). Ghazali has a great book about mindfulness and self discipline (in Arabic it's called 'Muraqaba') Also Ghazali said clearly in his book that that in our whole life, time is only about 3 types of hours. The past our, whether it's good or bad, it passed already for that it's equal. and the future hour where we don't know , as it unseen, also we don't whether we will get there to that future hour or not. and the third hour, is the most important one, the PRESENT HOUR, or the Present moment, where we should be practicing mindfulness and patience, and live this moment as if our last moment , because it might the last one. Again thank you very much Dr. Rania for the heart touching and authentic episode.

[@thebengaltigress7611]

Her voice is so calming Ma-sha-Allah, jazakillah Khair sister ❤

[@DAANISH_KHAN_]

Being Muslim from Pakistan🇵🇰, Me and our family do Yoga every day. Really, Its amazing to do so. We love it. It changed our life.

[@anechoinforest9969]

love the way she speaks! it's very calming and and soft spoken

[@wardaniadewifc493]

This is the first time I listen to her and mashaAllah I fall in love with her. May Allah bless her and all Yaqeen team.

[@mkelly9221]

Aamin

[@MrJamesvinod]

Mashaallah Sis! May allah bless you abundantly Ameen

[@Smiiile356]

Allahuma Barik - so eloquently and softly spoken... I can listen to this beautiful sister for hours! Alhamdulillah for such teachers, may Allah bless you 💕

[@Zuhaira0121]

I hope we get more videos on mediation and Islam. She’s adorable Ma’Shah’Allah 😍. May Allāh ﷻ bless you.

[@ann_s6692]

I loved listening to every word you said. It was calming and soothing. I like hearing Islamic lectures from those who are calm, it's easier to focus. May Allah SWT bless you with all the goodness of this world and hereafter sister.

[@MrRightThinker]

True Muslims like you are really needed thesedays. Not muslims like zakir naik .

[@simonrankin9177]

As a christian man ,i like lwatching this lady ,i cant understand the Arabic language, but i still know i like the message ....

[@hanifaalhooti7019]

MashaAllah may Allah bless you and your family

[@javeriyafirdose265]

Whanever I feel low.. I open her video to listen her. Her voice is sooooo calming .♥️😊

[@vahidaR502]

Mashallah, Allah bless you sister 💐

[@thechoice301]

May Allah SubhanaWaTa'aala makes us all people for whom their dawah is their pure faces because you can just see the faith radiate out of their smiles like sister Rania and sh. Omar Sulaiman ameen 💜

[@mishuislam3102]

Are they related?

[@nimra6695]

Barak Allah Fikum! MashAllah Yaqeen doing a great job!

[@shuponahmed]

Mashllah!! Shubhanallah!!

[@nur-e-jannatamee1706]

Ma shaa Allah, barakallah.

[@AlwaysSmilingTW]

Alhumdulillah, great reminder! Very beneficial video, Jazaka'Allah 😊

[@Latyfaah]

JazakAllah khairan, so inspiring, inshAllah it will become a habit of mine 🙏🏼

[@sahinmansuri2891]

Mashaallah God bless u jazakallahu khyaran 🌹

[@dyacc3631]

I love this series. Beautiful advice delivered so eloquently. May Allah reward you all with the best of this world and the next. Ameen

[@khadijausha946]

Jazakillah khairan sister

[@lanoonnn]

Practical and simple! I love this, Jazakallah khair my sister 🌺

[@ClutchAndShift]

JAK sister. May Allah reward you all. Aameen!

[@paleochora]

Jazaki Allah kheir

[@eegg020]

Thank you so much. Very beautiful

[@muftiassad6065]

What a beautiful, non judgemental and polite way to connect with the hearts!

[@fearuck9058]

JazakAllah♥️

[@gulshamshad4902]

MashaAllah BarakaAllah fik i

[@wnsabu]

MashaAllah sister may Allah gives you immense reward for spreading your knowledge in a beautiful way.

[@daisycakes5498]

I felt so peaceful and calm while watching this video, May Allah bless you sister for you are indeed remarkable. Thank you for doing this video and bringing a sense of calmness as well

[@entertainmentvedios9483]

JazakAllahkhairun,,thank u so much

[@iinlondo]

Love it :-) thank you so much!

[@ummumihjan4303]

Jazakumullahu khairan... it's really amazing and helpful.. not only the content but also the way she delivered the message reflected lots of peace... Ma shaa Allah!!! The thing I love about yaqeen is everything is so practical and simple never getting us to think things as impossible.... really helpful especially for youngsters... an amazing way of aspiring people... keep going may Allah reward you people Aameen,,..

[@waheedahussain3502]

Jzkallah sister. You are the epitome of peacefulness and contentment Alhamdulilah.

[@nidazeb8659]

Masha Allah very well explained

[@zakiyajabeen9305]

JazakAllah khair sister it's really good of yakeen institute.the topics upeople choose is simply great to know .once again JazakAllah khair for Ur team

[@manhaabdellah2682]

JazakAllah khair ill definitely apply that!

[@muhammadjamal5011]

She is a gem

[@mohammadtorab9429]

Jazakallah Sister may allah bless you.

[@habibahdaudazubairu960]

Jazakillah khair

[@legendsofthefall95]

youre so comfortable to watch God bless you

[@sengulozturkoglu1751]

Massallah subehanallah tabarakallah jazakallahukhairon

[@ehsankhorasani_]

may Allah rewards you. and help us to stick with our salaah

[@Life-bt9yo]

Allahumma barik lahumma

[@ameraelkaied5224]

MashaAllah la kowata ila biAllah. Jazakh Allah kheer on this small talk. I hope to see more of you dr. Maybe on 30 for 30? MashaAllah 🥰

[@yvonnehorhager1238]

Wallahi sister... you got so much Nuur masha Allah.. so beautiful 🙏❤️

[@lindatim2661]

Great topic ....well done

[@Maymuna2043]

ameen may Allah subhanahu watala make us among athakirana Allah katheeran wathakiraat. Men and women who remember Allah often Allahuma ameen

[@farhant112]

جزاك الله 👍👍

[@emet030789]

I love it.

[@roseymustafa1904]

jazakAllah sister may Allah b pleased with you I got my reply through you 🙂

[@amarinisiator]

Indonesia say hi, i love this content because is very useful

[@rafikbouaouni5499]

I like the analogy of safty valve.

[@ifrahjama2215]

Jazarkhallah khair 💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💙💜💜💙

[@aleksandryaroslav1289]

Thank you so much, Dr Rania. You are a blessing to hear and to look at. May Allah bless you immensely

[@uzmamughal7392]

Sisters you covers most important topics

[@YMA_World]

Jazaakallahu khayrun

[@sulemankhan8363]

Thank you

[@arsalanmirza3716]

👍 Will also help develop Khushoo.

[@nidazeb8659]

Jazzak Allah

[@moammedtassin3173]

الحمد,لله,على,نعمة,الاسلام,lislam,☪️رمضان,مبارك

[@Rukhsana2056]

MashaAllah! Something good but small, done consistently is way better than something done once in a while for the love of Allah ( swt) indeed!

[@abdulghaffar1087]

Can u translate this in urdu please i need this i didn't understood it

[@shakev3291]

Mash Allah je

[@ayeshamakshurah1547]

It will be realy helpful if you guys have subtitles... 💙💚

[@Saaa-ni1uy]

ماشاءالله

[@eggo1550]

❤❤❤

[@imrankhansaami]

3R Retreat, Reflect and Remember him often

[@abdulghaffar1087]

Can u translate this in urdu please i need this i didn't understood it

[@funa2939]

I think we need you or your team to explain the technical way as well. Like the breathing technique in scientific meditation is so helpful to reduce stress hormones, etc. I don’t know whether there is such any in Islamic praying. Unfortunately, even though I had been praying/dzikr/reciting Qur'an as much as I could, I felt like I was not doing it properly as Rasulullah and his companions did, and didn't get the positive effects I expected until I combined it with certain breathing technique which was taught by non moslem practitioners and researchers. Somehow, I believe that actually the prophet might know about it, yet we are just lack of gurus to teach us the proper way to do the praying that truly gives us peace and other positive impacts.

[@MerryGoRound5885]

Ikr. as a psychology student who learns Islamic studies, I read a lot of benefits Islamic meditation in journal but my local ustadth or ulama understands it as focus on dhikir & praying. Meanwhile it still feels different from mindfulness meditation. My brain feels shut down for a moment and peace while doing it. I tried to follow meditation ihsan alexander it's quite near as I feel in mindfulness meditation. I hope we get gurus specialized with these things, it would be wonderful a lot.

[@funa2939]

​@@MerryGoRound5885 Yeah, I hope so. And thank you for the reference!

[@mlaikamalik5053]

Ameen

[@saadiaally7718]

❤

[@dodoahmed444]

Aslamualikum The lesson that you gave is remarkable and very important for me personally But I would like you to give us more detail information, if you can. So that we can use it properly and effectively. Please, please consider this Thank you very very much

[@amatullah3345]

Walaikumasalam please reply me with any islamic meditation material if at any point of time you come across. Do remember this post and reply

[@beyondenigma-esotericsecre9175]

*MEDITATING is the CORE of SUFISM(Direct communication line to GOD)* 📱= TRUE *INNER mystical SOUL teachings of ISLAM 💖👍👍👍!*

[@bendao4595]

so may allah help us salam peace

[@kokoya400]

3 R's 1. Retreat 2. Reflect 3. Remember Him often

[@carmenherrera8537]

Seleem alicum sister. I was listening to your video. I heat you speaking about " galuwa"? I was searching the meaning but could not found it. Can you explain the mening?

[@notrandom966]

Three Rs Retreat Reflect Remember Him often

[@asmakamal2826]

💖💖💖💖💖💖💖💖

[@lamaelcharif1523]

Beautiful sister. But you haven't talked about reaching goals through meditation and contemplation. Have you ever wondered why paradise and hell are described in detail in the Quran? Because visualisation helps to reach goals. Barak Allah fikom💖💖

[@razanelnour4859]

My parents wanted to let me have everything so I've become very spoiled and want everything easily and ready however I have interest in self jihad but I just feel upset fast due to drugs abuse, disobeying my parents now I quit all bad habits and be good to my parents, exams are coming up and find it hard to concentrate, I'm asking for advice and good company

[@qll8887]

قران

[@MM-io3vz]

Mashallah may I ask how do you mediate to clean your mind? As even when I'm praying I'm thinking of thinks. I try avoiding it by higher my voice when reciting quran sometimes it helps and sometimes it doesn't. Can anyone advise me Jazakullah Khair!

[@nhusain87]

You have to be mentally strong to just shun the thoughts as soon they start coming ... Seek refuge from hamazati shaitan his whispers and his coming near to you.. after every prayer esp. fajr and maghrib learn all the daily adkhars from fortress muslims and recite them without fail Recite surah naas thrice or more and spit on your heart and hands wiping full body.. Read loads of darud too... listening to Quran recitations be it for 10 minutes daily or better if you hear Surah Baqarah.. I have implemented all this myself..and has helped me alot!..May it benefit you too be iznillah..Ameen!

[@nhusain87]

and istighfar too..helps a tonne...and its pretty normal ..Dont think too much.. focus on Allah outside Salah and ur focus will be good inside SALAH/ any ibadah will be good too!

[@MM-io3vz]

Jazakullah khair in sha Allah fi mezan hasanatkum! May I ask , what is darud?🤒

[@amatullah3345]

Assalamu’alaikum, You may go through the video below. These are practical tips before and during prayers. Apart from this you can also go through the pdf link which gives a word by word translation of what we recite during Salah.

[@MM-io3vz]

@@amatullah3345 Jazakullah khair in sha Allah fi mezan hasanatik sister!🥰

[@halimajj9799]

3 Rs: Retreat Reflect And Remember him often

[@ardhan4042]

subtitle please :)

[@mishuislam3102]

Sorry I can’t find the first concept Sr. Raniya is talking about, is it khalua?

[@asiddiqi123]

Khilwa(خلوہ) Means Isolation.

[@MdHasan-nq7tw]

BENEFITS OF ISTIGHFAR ►Istighfar removes anxiety and Du'as are answered. ►Istighfar opens the door of sustenance. ►Istighfar opens the door of mercy. ►Istighfar opens the door of knowledge. ►Istighfar is also gateway of productivity ! ►Istighfar relieves you when you feel that sadness within you, when you are disturbed and frustrated, and also when anxiety surrounds you. Always say Astaghfirullah Astaghfirullah… ~~Don’t leave Istighfar A man once came to al-Hasan al-Basri and complained to him: “The sky does not shower us with rain.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness (i.e. say أستغفر ألله).” Then another person came to him and said, “I complain of poverty.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness.” Then another person came to him and complained, “My wife is barren; she cannot bear children.” He replied: “Seek Allah’s forgiveness.” The people who were present, said to al-Hasan: “Everytime a person came to you complaining, you instructed them to seek Allah’s forgiveness?” Al-Hasan al-Basri said, “Have you not read the statement of Allah? ‘I said “ Ask forgiveness of your Lord. Truly He is Oft-Forgiving. He will send rain to you in abundance; increase you in wealth and children; grant you gardens and bestow on you rivers.”‘” [Nuh (71):10-12] There are two things in the earth that give a person safety and security from the punishment of Allah. The first has been removed, whilst the second still remains. As for the first, it was the Messenger of Allah (peace be upon him). “Allah would not punish them while you were among them.” [al-Anfal (8):33] As for the second, it is istighfar. “Allah would not punish them as long as they sought forgiveness.” [al-Anfal (8):33] أستغفر ألله… أستغفر ألله… أستغفر ألله… Do not ever leave istighfar! Please share and remember that you will receive the reward for all those who make istighfar, due to your reminder. Astaghfirullaaha wa ‘atoobu ‘ilayhi. I seek the forgiveness of Allah and repent to Him. (Recite one hundred times during the day) It was reported in Saheeh Muslim that Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W.) said: “I seek forgiveness one hundred times in a day.” [Muslim] Du'a for seeking forgiveness: Dua of Prophet Adam (A.S.) Rabbana zalamna anfusana wa in lam taghfirlana watar hamna lana koonanna minal khasireen [7:23] ”Our Lord ! we have sinned against ourselves and unless You grant us forgiveness and bestow Your mercy upon us, we shall most certainly be lost." رَبَّنا ظَلَمنا أَنفُسَنا وَإِن لَم تَغفِر لَنا وَتَرحَمنا لَنَكونَنَّ مِنَ الخٰسِرينَ [SURAH AL-A`RAF, VERSE 23] Du'a of Yunus (A.S) repenting to Allah in the belly of the whale: “ LAA ILAAHA ILLAA ANTA SUBHAANAKA INNY KUNTU MINATHAULIMEEN” [21:87] “There is none worthy of worship except You. You are pure. Verily I am amongst the oppressors.” [Al-‘Anbya’ 87] Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings be upon him) said about the Invocation of Yunus “None who is experiencing difficulty employs it except that Allah would relieve him of his difficulty.” [At-Tirmidhi] Nooh (A.S) asked for the forgiveness of Allaah The Almighty, repenting by saying: Rabbi Inneee A-o’od’u Bika An As-alaka Maa Laysa Lee Bihee I’lm Wa Illaa Taghfirlee Wa Tarh’amneee Akum Minal Khaasireen [11:47] “My Lord, I seek refuge in You from asking that of which I have no knowledge. And unless You forgive me and have mercy upon me, I will be among the losers.” (Surat Hūd, 11: 47) We must recite this dua’a to have full faith in the wisdom of Allah under all good and bad circumstances because Allah is all-knowing; and humbly seek His help to keep ourselves on the right path. Say: Allahumma innaka ‘afuwwun, tuhibbul-‘afwa, fa’fu ‘anni. (O Allah, You are Most Forgiving, and You love forgiveness; so forgive me). Say: Astaghfirullah al-ladhi la ilaha illa huwal hayyul qayyum wa atubu ilayhi It says in hadith, whoever says it seven times his sins will be forgiven even if he should have run away from the battlefield. Say: SubhanAllah wa bihamdihi Whoever says it hundred times, his sins will be forgiven even though they may be as much as the foam of the sea. Say: la ilaha illallahu wahdahu la shareeka lah lahul mulku wa lahaul hamdu wa huwa a la kuli shay’in qadeer. And say the many other forms of repentance that are prescribed by Allah. ALLAH HAS FULL ABILITY TO GIVE YOU ANYTHING YOU WANT! AND ONLY HE (ALLAH) HAS THAT ABILITY. The Prophet ﷺ said, “Verily your Lord is Generous and Shy. If His servant raises his hands to Him (in supplication). He becomes shy to return them empty.” [Ahmad, Abu Dawud, Tirmidhi] :;;

[@kanijfatema5127]

Assalamualaikum, I hope I will get the answer of my question okay I have so many bad habits like being irresponsible , doing misbehave with parents ,being lazy,anger issue etc etc I tried to control myself for all those things but most of the time before action I dont get the control or more like I dont get the awareness that I shouldn't do this ,but after I do the bad deed I feel regret and useless ...for example: I have decided I am not going to be angry and will not misbehave with my parents even though in my point of view they are wrong or making things difficult for me ..when same situation comes I keep chanting and telling myself not gonna react on my parents behavior but at one moment my action got out of my control ,I start being angry and act on it plus misbehave with them,this things happen all time with me ..cycle of doing bad deeds and regretting upon my actions ... same goes for me being irresponsible ,I try to keep on track what I have to take care of but somehow I forget things and end up being irresponsible so for my problem , I thought solution can be meditation , like training my brain of being responsible and having good manners .. like concentrating and telling myself that I am responsible and humble with everyone ... is it permissible in islam?? p.s: I am making dua whenever I can to protect myself from all this bad deeds and break this cycle

[@sinthiyashompa5995]

You can try out this meditation. I often do this meditation. Standing in front of the mirror or lying on the bed. The palm of the left hand to be placed upon the navel in such a way that the middle of the palm is directly touching the navel. Then the palm of the right hand upon to be placed upon the left hand just like salah. Now the following lines from deep inside the heart to be uttered silently. Closing eyes is optional. ***O Allah! I have surrendered to your absolute power, dominion and superiority, forever defeated, surrendered and deluded. Subdue and crush all my self-arrogance and self-pride to your superiority. Trample my head, nose and forehead under your glorious and omnipotent mighty footsteps. Seal the symbol of my absolute defeat, surrender and submission to you in my navel forever.... accept my standing with hand tied upon my navel in front of you as a signature under that seal. As long as you like, keep me standing in front of you like a defeated prisoner and a humble servant. By this, be pleased with me and put out the fire of your anger.*** In this way, when the words are chanted in the mind while the hands are tied upon the navel, the latent surrendering emotions of the heart become unwreathed like dam-breaking tide and flood the mind with the feeling of unconditional surrender and sweet defeat to Allah. The navel is called the second brain *. It is the center of the human * surrendering emotion * which governs both the biological feelings and the spiritual feelings of the people. When this submissive emotion is directed towards spirituality, it brings a feeling of defeat, submission, humiliation and before Allah.