The Center for Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage Organizes a Seminar
the Center for Revival of Arab Scientific Heritage at University of Baghdad organized a seminar entitled:
“Sleep in the Holy Qur’an.” The seminar was attended by a number of professors and researchers and was held at Professor Nabila Abdul Munim Dawood Hall. The lecture was delivered by Professor Dr. Zainab Kamil Karim, a faculty member at the Center. In her lecture, Dr. Karim discussed the importance of sleep in human life from both Qur’anic and health perspectives. She explained that the Qur’an refers to sleep in nine verses due to its essential role in physical rest, revitalizing energy, and stabilizing the human psyche. She cited several Qur’anic verses, including: “And We made your sleep [a means for] rest”; “And of His signs is your sleep by night and by day”; and “Allah takes the souls at the time of their death, and those that do not die during their sleep.” She further explained that the Qur’an presents a balanced understanding of sleep, describing it as a divine blessing, a sign of God’s power, and a means of preserving physical and mental health. She emphasized that sleep disorders negatively affect thinking, behavior, and scientific productivity. The lecture included scientific discussions and contributions from attendees regarding the relationship between Qur’anic guidance and modern studies in psychology and medicine. At the conclusion, Dr. Karim recommended adherence to proper sleep practices and health guidelines derived from Qur’anic and Prophetic teachings.
