Yoga Declared Un-Islamic

Yoga is banned – Finally! I am glad that this finally came to an end as I have a long list of things for the council.

Yoga practice that involve physical movements, worshiping and chanting - is officially prohibited in Islam, the National Fatwa Council declared today. Council chairperson Dr Abdul Shukor Husin said although the physical aspect of yoga, excluding worshiping and chanting, might not be wrong in Islam, the exercise should be avoided by Muslims as "doing one thing could lead to another". I guess that makes him the official bookkeeper and lawmaker for God!

"We discourage Muslims from practising yoga as a form of exercise because it will ultimately lead to religious worshiping and chanting which is against Islam.
He is right though as everyone who is doing yoga will be forced to chant “ AUM”, and “Shanti, Shanti AUM” and reckon that many Malays who practice yoga would be deviated hence the decree holds ground.

He further added that "In Islam, one must not do things which can erode one’s aqidah or faith. Doing yoga, even just the physical movements, is a step towards an erosion of one’s faith in the religion, hence Muslims should avoid it," he told reporters in Putrajaya. "There are many other forms of exercise that Muslims can partake in, especially as the religion promotes healthy living and lifestyle. Performing prayers, for example, is a good form of exercise," he said.

So my Muslim friends please listen to council and pray more often as it will keep you folks healthy. The council should do detail research to find out what form of exercise were practiced during the prophets (bpuh) life time and encourage Muslims worldwide to follow as well.

I agree with Dr.Abdul Shukor that Muslims should not be involved in Yoga as they will loose their faith and become Hindu eventually which is considered “murtad” in Islam. Hence forth the council should not stop at Yoga alone as there are many other activities that are certainly un-Islamic!

The list below for their consideration:

1) Tai chi, which has its roots in Buddism which is connected to Hinduism.
2) Qi Qong has bit of Buddhism & animistic
3) How Pilates, gym workout s they encourage body hugging clothing
4) Silat certainly has non Islamic elements
5) Keris has Hindu origin ( apparently it become a symbol for the Malays)
6) How about Malay marriage ceremony;bersanding?
7) How about “ adat cukur kepala”
8) How about “ Duli yang Maha Mulia Seri Paduka Baginda”! ( very much Indian in origin)

I guess the Fatwa Council will be very busy issuing edicts for a long time. More Public funds please!