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Question: Yoga

Is it permissible to do yoga excercises as a fitness regime? Obviously cuttin out any meditating activities which may be involved.


Apparently it's an excellent way to keep fit, tone up and strengthen da back bone!


Jazakallah Khair

 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 03 (UK)
Date: 17/11/2005 14:38pm

15th Shawwal 1426 - 17th November 2005


Bismihi Ta'aalaa


Assalamu'alaikum w.w.


Yoga has direct links with Hindu philosophy therefore,
it is not permissible even as a fitness programme
without the meditation.


Noun: yoga 1. Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion 2. A system of exercises practised as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind


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