Ecotherapy has emerged as a contemporary holistic approach that emphasizes restoring human well-being through connection with the natural environment. One prominent method within this field is grounding therapy, which promotes direct physical contact with the earth as a means to stabilize the body’s electrical state and enhance physiological balance. In Islamic practice, sujud (prostration) is a core component of daily prayer that similarly involves intentional contact with the ground. This study investigates sujud through the lens of Islamic ecotherapy, examining its parallels with grounding therapy in terms of spiritual, physiological, and scientific dimensions. Utilizing a qualitative content analysis, this research explores relevant prophetic traditions (hadith), classical Islamic interpretations, and biomedical studies related to the physical and neurological benefits of sujud. Comparative analysis reveals notable therapeutic overlaps between the two practices, including improved emotional regulation, cerebral blood flow, and nervous system equilibrium. The findings suggest that sujud may be understood as a spiritually grounded form of natural therapy within the Islamic tradition. This research contributes to the growing discourse on integrative healing practices and encourages further exploration of other Islamic rituals within the context of modern ecotherapy frameworks.
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