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| Question ID: | #1100 |
| 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 |
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| 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, 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 [WordWeb.info] |
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