FatwaNationalCreed (Aqidah)
Kedudukan Senaman Yoga Di Kalangan Umat Islam
What is the ruling on Muslims practising yoga exercise?
Short answer
The 83rd Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (2008) ruled that yoga, which originates from Hindu society and combines physical practice with religious elements, mantras and worship, is unsuitable and can damage a Muslim's faith.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM)
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Kompilasi Pandangan Hukum Muzakarah Jawatankuasa Fatwa MKI (JAKIM, terbitan 2016)
- Topic
- Creed (Aqidah)
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
The 83rd Muzakarah of the National Fatwa Committee (2008) ruled that yoga, which originates from Hindu society and combines physical practice with religious elements, mantras and worship, is unsuitable and can damage a Muslim's faith. Any practice containing such elements is prohibited and contrary to Islamic law. Physical movements alone, without those elements and done outwardly, are not an offence. Muslims are reminded to be careful and to protect their faith from erosion.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Oleh itu, Muzakarah juga bersetuju dan memutuskan apa jua jenis atau bentuk amalan 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.
National Fatwa Committee (JAKIM). “Kedudukan Senaman Yoga Di Kalangan Umat Islam”, 24 October 2008. https://www.islam.gov.my/images/ePenerbitan/KOMPILASI_MUZAKARAH_MKI_2016.pdf#kedudukan-senaman-yoga-di-kalangan-umat-islam. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-yoga-exercise-for-muslims/