R Benfayed
South Bridge, Edinburgh EH8 9YL
Research Article
Interpretation of Kneeling
Author(s): R Benfayed, D Hamilton, M Moran, AHRW Simpson and D MacdonaldR Benfayed, D Hamilton, M Moran, AHRW Simpson and D Macdonald
Hypothesis: Interpretations of kneeling are different in different cultures.
Background: Kneeling is best defined as a position where at least one knee is in contact with some part of the environment (usually the ground), and the body weight is being supported predominantly through the knee(s). What is meant by “kneeling” is remarkably different in different cultures because of the diverse patterns of kneeling, such as upright kneeling on one knee, upright kneeling on two knees, and high flexed kneeling patterns.
Methods: One group (40 Muslims) of normal individuals who attended their prayers in a mosque and another group who attended their prayers in a Roman Catholic church (40 Christians) were selected to answer a questionnaire on the importance of kneeling function for them, how often do they need to kne.. View More»
