IS doing yoga haram in ISLAM?
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As in so many things, it depends.\n\nIf the focus of your concentration during yoga is Allah, then of course you are doing nothing wrong; yoga then complements Islam.
1176441
Ummmm....Okay, I am not understanding your question quite fully, but I am going out on a limb and saying go for it! Do your yoga stuff and just have tons fun and all.
616365
why not? Mohammad 's acts are example of things which are ok and it is collected in hadith . his followers follow these things too. its convinient .
1135876
I think your question has an ulterior motive. If that is so , I am not participating.\n\nYet  Avik is not wrong. \n\nHomosexuality is really very common practice among Muslims. And yes I read that you can find gays in Karachi very easily.\n\nMuslims brought the custom of enunches with them in India. Most of them work as gay prostitutes and follow Islam as religious practice.\n\nI am Not blaming Islam for it. I think it was arabic tradition or at least part of middle eastern culture. Really more common than you think.\n\nRead books by Rahi Masoom Raza , a Muslim writer. His auto biographical novel and as well as others.It is full of refereces of gay and bisexual relationships. All with Muslim background. Even the local Maulavis.\n\nAnd dont you know in heaven they are not offered only 72 virgins it also say 28 young boys (Shilame(?))  along with the virgins. Again I read it in a book by a Muslim and a female character who was very angry at her fiance refers to this concept. I did not read it at any hate site agaist Islam.
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there is no verse in the Quran.\nMuslim scholars say it is haram but never provided a saying of the prophet. so, i don't know. i think they said it's haram cuz people in the past used to believe it's harmful.
921279
Yes to all ur questions. As far as islam is concern islam tells us to take care of ur body, eat healthy food, have healthy activities. educate ur self. etc
180343
on my opinion, i think that is yoga... it good for health ...
1174913
Yoga is not a magic to change your life. It is a way of living. Once you adopt this way, you will automatically find the new era of life both physically and mentally.\n\nBelieve me, I have been teaching and practising this for decades together. I assure you that it will definitely add feathers in your cap.\n\n\nThough, the origin of Yoga is shrouded in antiquity, it was streamlined by Maharishi Pathanjali in his treatise “Yoga Sutra”.\n\nThe dictionary meaning of the word “Yoga” is to “join” or “to combine”, to establish unity or proximity with”.\n\nThis term has been derived from the Sanskrit root “Yog” which almost accord with its dictionary meaning mentioned above.\n\nBut, again the questions spring up, “with what or with whom to join? With whom unity, proximity or communion to be established.\n\nYogacharyas answer on this question is : “To unite with Brahma the ultimate reality, from which this universe has emerged and in which it will ultimately dissolve”. This reality in popular parlance is addressed and known as “God”.\n\nIt is believed that this kind of proximity can be established by concentration of mind, by observing the physical and mental disciplines and doing exercise as professed by those who claim to have been successful in bringing about such unity or proximity by the development of certain virtues etc\n\nSo, do not miss a chance to learn yoga.\n\nHave a nice day.
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i am a Muslim and i'm proud to say that Islam IS the way of life..it teach and guide us along the journey of every ones life. If we do practice it sincerely and deeply, we WILL find the true meaning of this life and what are the responsibilities goes with that..Islam it self is peace loving religion..and some people have tarnished the good name of Islam..hope Allah s.w.t will always guide us with His light and Mercy...Amin
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Haha, here I am again! Thanks for choosing my answer in your previous question, I hope the email I sent helps. What I can say about your current question is that it says in the Qur'aan(or Hadith, I'll have to check again) that anyone in Islam who proposes a fatwa (his/her own verse or some such that retards the true meaning of the Qur'aan to acheive his/her own ends) is commiting a sin. Many of these clerics and fundamentalists are most probably doing this but I cant be sure because I dont listen to them. One thing that I can say about the hangings and extreme behaviour is that the Prophet Muhammad(p.b.u.h.) said that in all endevours we must "take the middle course", meaning do not commit anything in the extreme or anything lax. Try acheive the balance in what you do. Hanging Muslim women who show flesh is extreme. Leaving Muslim women to abandon their modesty is lax. People must remember that Muslim women do not wear the veil ALL the time. When they are within the threshold of their homes they can go as naked as the day they were born, but of course only in the company of their husbands and when guests are not present.\nI'm taking up space now!\nHope you find the answers your looking for!\nSalaams
667718
No it's not, I'm a muslim and this is allowed. Islam is a very very very good Faith.
167481
For sure, it is a common practice among Indonesian Moslem men, for religious reasons.\nIt is also practiced (although not as many) among Indonesian men of other religions, for health reasons.
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Well since my partner and I have taken up Yoga we have altered our way of eating and become much more disciplined in exercising, Not to mention our flexibility is astounding compared to what we were like  before.\n\nAll age groups attend sessions, from the (well frail n aged) to mid lifers to the young....everyone at a different level , it is strange how yoga is perceived to be a Gay pursuit ,usually from the un-informed.\n\nIt works out certain vital organs in our bodies which in turn helps us ward off illnesses  and makes us much fitter in process, so to me I feel it should be taught  in schools as a subject.....
574781
Islam is not that kind of relegion. 1st u have to study it then u have to speek . its not islam , its only some people named as muslims and doing wronge things .
1015979
I wish I knew. I really want to do a Yoga retreat or possible certification program in India.
945551
Yes you can I did. You are a Muslim LOL :)
903341
Many people, like those in Asia, squat in public places-- while waiting for a bus, eating their food, etc. and is considered normal. \n\nI myself do asanas such as twists, forward bends and squats as discreetly as I can in public places, and while I sometimes get strange looks from others,  no one has really found it extremely offensive (or at least I haven't been told).  It would be preferable to either find an isolated area or perhaps a more acceptable location (such as a park or a beach).  \n\nTry not to be too conscious while doing your poses, and do not let people who stare affect you.  When I travel, I always do a headstand before my flight at the airport (in a discreet corner) and people who see me are actually happily amused by this.  (I've even had strangers come up to me and ask if they could join me!)\n\nIf people ask, tell them you're doing yoga poses due to your back condition.  Most people are either curious or will just ignore you anyway.  So go ahead, do your asanas!\n\nNamaste.