ZOMG!! (ZOH-EM-ENG!!)
By Shye A.D.
First it was Malaysia, now Indonesia...
I hope the relevant authorities in Brunei are sane enough not to Ban YOGA!! as well...
Its just damn foolish, don't you think? Makes you wonder if they even did an extensive research.
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A reflection taken from ISLAM:BODY & MIND by Soumy Ana.
Allah does not like extremism: "Thus have We made of you an ummah justly balanced" (Al Baqara 2:143)
Allah does not like extremism: "Thus have We made of you an ummah justly balanced" (Al Baqara 2:143)
“Yoga, according to the World Book lexicon is, 'A system of Hindu
religious philosophy that requires intense mental and physical discipline as
a means of attaining union with the universal spirit.' (World Book p. 2421).
Hence even though Yoga is used only as a fitness programme, it is not
permissible due to its close links with the Hindu religion.”
In the second case, Yoga is halal or allowed; it is just another way to
feel good and the teacher is not instructing his students about any of the
Hindu doctrine. It is reduced to a series of physical activities without
special meaning. This series of exercises resemble stretching techniques,
relaxing and massaging techniques. As long as the postures are not extreme
and are not harming the body of the person who practices it, it is safe to use it.
But Muslims should consider only as a hobby to feel better, something that
they do for pleasure, not by conviction. Yoga can thus help them to sleep
better, to feel more in tune with their body, to relax, etc.
In the same spirit, Muslim Chinese as a means of finding balance and
defending themselves use martial arts.
There is no proof in Islam that it is forbidden.
Our prophet (saas) would ask the help of people from other religions to
educate Muslims in writing, or to master a skill. In Islam, we are allowed to
learn from the non-Muslims as long as we do not imitate them and do not
follow them and as long as the teaching is not in contradiction in any way
with the Muslim creed.
Chanting in Yoga is therefore prohibited.
We do not
want to imitate the Kufar,
but incorporate what is good from their teachings
into our daily practices. Hatha Yoga is a combination of traditional
teachings into a modern setting.
It is a mild form of Yoga that is completely
reduced to purely physical poses.
Fatwa from: http://islamhelpline.com/
religious philosophy that requires intense mental and physical discipline as
a means of attaining union with the universal spirit.' (World Book p. 2421).
Hence even though Yoga is used only as a fitness programme, it is not
permissible due to its close links with the Hindu religion.”
In the second case, Yoga is halal or allowed; it is just another way to
feel good and the teacher is not instructing his students about any of the
Hindu doctrine. It is reduced to a series of physical activities without
special meaning. This series of exercises resemble stretching techniques,
relaxing and massaging techniques. As long as the postures are not extreme
and are not harming the body of the person who practices it, it is safe to use it.
But Muslims should consider only as a hobby to feel better, something that
they do for pleasure, not by conviction. Yoga can thus help them to sleep
better, to feel more in tune with their body, to relax, etc.
In the same spirit, Muslim Chinese as a means of finding balance and
defending themselves use martial arts.
There is no proof in Islam that it is forbidden.
Our prophet (saas) would ask the help of people from other religions to
educate Muslims in writing, or to master a skill. In Islam, we are allowed to
learn from the non-Muslims as long as we do not imitate them and do not
follow them and as long as the teaching is not in contradiction in any way
with the Muslim creed.
Chanting in Yoga is therefore prohibited.
We do not
want to imitate the Kufar,
but incorporate what is good from their teachings
into our daily practices. Hatha Yoga is a combination of traditional
teachings into a modern setting.
It is a mild form of Yoga that is completely
reduced to purely physical poses.
Fatwa from: http://islamhelpline.com/
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