FatwaMelakaCreed (Aqidah)
Larangan Senaman Yoga
Are Muslims permitted to practise yoga exercise in Melaka?
Short answer
The Melaka fatwa rules that yoga exercise is forbidden (haram) under Islamic law.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Melaka State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Warta Fatwa Negeri Melaka
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: M.P.U. 21
Summary
The Melaka fatwa rules that yoga exercise is forbidden (haram) under Islamic law. Yoga originates from the Hindu community and combines physical practice, religious elements and worship, which can corrupt the faith of Muslims. The prohibition also covers any other type or form of exercise containing the same elements.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, apa-apa jua jenis atau bentuk senaman yang mengandungi unsur-unsur sebagaimana yang dinyatakan dalam perenggan (1) di atas adalah haram menurut syariat Islam dan dilarang orang Islam beramal dengannya.
Read the full fatwa on the Melaka website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Melaka State Mufti Department. “Larangan Senaman Yoga”, 19 November 2009. https://www.muftimelaka.gov.my/fatwa/larangan-senaman-yoga. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/are-muslims-permitted-to-practise-yoga/