FatwaFederal TerritoriesSocial & Contemporary Issues
Pertandingan Bina Badan
Are Muslims encouraged to take part in or organise bodybuilding competitions?
Short answer
The Federal Territories Syariah Legal Consultative Committee, meeting on 29 July 1995, noted that scholars disagree on the limits of the male awrah.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Federal Territories Mufti Office
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Wilayah Persekutuan (e-Fatwa)
- Topic
- Social & Contemporary Issues
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Federal Territories Syariah Legal Consultative Committee, meeting on 29 July 1995, noted that scholars disagree on the limits of the male awrah. On that basis, the committee decided that Muslims are advised not to take part in or organise bodybuilding competitions.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Para ulama tidak sepakat dalam membincangkan masalah aurat lelaki.
Read the full fatwa on the Federal Territories website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Federal Territories Mufti Office. “Pertandingan Bina Badan”, date not stated. https://efatwa.muftiwp.gov.my/fatwa/PERTANDINGAN%20BINA%20BADAN. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/muslims-bodybuilding-competitions-ruling/