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Fatwa Mengenai Kedudukan Senaman Yoga Dikalangan Umat Islam
Is yoga exercise permissible for Muslims?
Short answer
The Perak State Fatwa Committee ruled that yoga, which originates from Hindu practice and contains religious and worship elements, is haram and contrary to Islamic faith.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Perak State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Fatwa Yang Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
Gazette evidence in the source: Pk.P.U.23
Summary
The Perak State Fatwa Committee ruled that yoga, which originates from Hindu practice and contains religious and worship elements, is haram and contrary to Islamic faith. The ruling applies whether it is practised with mantras or only as bodily movements. Any other form of exercise containing the same elements is also prohibited.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, mesyuarat bersetuju memutuskan bahawa apa jua jenis atau bentuk senaman yang mengandungi unsur-unsur tersebut di atas adalah dilarang dan bertentangan dengan syariat Islam
Read the full fatwa on the Perak website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Perak State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Kedudukan Senaman Yoga Dikalangan Umat Islam”, 10 June 2010. https://mufti.perak.gov.my/images/Fatwa/18.yoga.pdf. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/is-yoga-exercise-permissible-for-muslims/