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Fatwa Senaman Yoga Dikalangan Umat Islam
What is the ruling on Muslims practising yoga exercise?
Short answer
The Selangor Fatwa Committee decided that yoga, which originates from Hindu society and combines physical practice with religious and worship elements, is unsuitable and may damage the faith of Muslims.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Selangor State Mufti Department
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Keputusan Fatwa Tidak Diwartakan
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The Selangor Fatwa Committee decided that yoga, which originates from Hindu society and combines physical practice with religious and worship elements, is unsuitable and may damage the faith of Muslims. Any form of exercise containing such elements is prohibited and contrary to Islamic law. The decision was made at a meeting dated 30 December 2008.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Apa jua jenis atau bentuk senaman yang mengandungi unsur-unsur tersebut di atas adalah dilarang dan bertentangan dengan syariat Islam.
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Selangor State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Senaman Yoga Dikalangan Umat Islam”, date not stated. https://www.muftiselangor.gov.my/2023/10/26/fatwa-senaman-yoga-dikalangan-umat-islam/. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-muslims-practising-yoga-exercise/