Is it permissible to do yoga excercises as a fitness regime? Obviously cuttin out any meditating activities which may be involved.
Apparently it’s an excellent way to keep fit, tone up and strengthen da back bone!
Jazakallah Khair
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15th Shawwal 1426 – 17th November 2005
Bismihi Ta’aalaa
Assalamu’alaikum w.w.
Yoga has direct links with Hindu philosophy therefore, it is not permissible even as a fitness programme without the meditation.
Noun: yoga 1. Hindu discipline aimed at training the consciousness for a state of perfect spiritual insight and tranquility that is achieved through the three paths of actions and knowledge and devotion 2. A system of exercises practised as part of the Hindu discipline to promote control of the body and mind
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