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Could it be because Yoga, at least at its higher stages, is about merging into a wider consciousness (often the word God is used) and this is taboo in Islam?
Hiya Guys ...
Another question:Why does Islam forbid Yoga?
As being a Sufi Woman-i believe Yoga is not forbidden but why does the mainstream Islam forbid it?
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Hiya Guys ...
Another question:Why does Islam forbid Yoga?
As being a Sufi Woman-i believe Yoga is not forbidden but why does the mainstream Islam forbid it?
xxx
Hiya Guys ...
Another question:Why does Islam forbid Yoga?
As being a Sufi Woman-i believe Yoga is not forbidden but why does the mainstream Islam forbid it?
xxx
i think its banned ,as it can lead to self realization ie
Anl Huq( i am YOU) as said by Mansoor .
anl huq is aginst Islam ,as Islam says there is difference bw creator n creation .
therefore Mansoor was Stonned .
baba Bulleh shah ji says
kaho mansoor kaha anal huq , kaho kahaya kein.
Bulleh shah usey da AAshiq apna aap vanjaaya jein
Response: Yoga is only forbidden in islam under certain conditions. This is due to the simple fact that in islam, when one wants to be at peace, or become closer to Allah (swt), Allah (swt) has already prescribed the necessary practices to do so. The religion of islam presents the perfect way to achieve this. Through salaat, fasting, etc., the remedy is there.
Now when a muslim decides to add yoga in the mix, they are basically saying that islam is not enough. That being the case, it is not condoned. Now if yoga is used for health reasons, such as a way to exercise, then nothing's wrong with that. But if yoga is used as some type of meditation, or some form of way to bring peace with oneself, that is where the problem is, because you are adding something to islam which is not necessary. And since islam is perfect, then adding to perfection will cause an imperfection.
Yoga is forbidden because it takes us closer to Our enemy who is Sayateen(alias Satan).
Hiya Fatihah ...
This is what i dont understand...Yoga and Salat are two different practices...i dont see Yoga as same as to performing Salat...
Even Hazrath Muhammad(SAW) us to meditate in the Cave of Hira(near Makkah) before he was bestowed with Prophethood...and this is where he was enlightened...
So why is it NOW seen as forbidden?
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Anti-religion howso does Yoga/Meditation take you closer to Satan?
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Hiya Fatihah ...
This is what i dont understand...Yoga and Salat are two different practices...i dont see Yoga as same as to performing Salat...
Even Hazrath Muhammad(SAW) us to meditate in the Cave of Hira(near Makkah) before he was bestowed with Prophethood...and this is where he was enlightened...
So why is it NOW seen as forbidden?
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You are confused i guess about two different things. Mediation is NOT another term for Yoga. I myself mediate and any other Muslim can do so, but when it comes to Yoga, it contains some Hindu and Buddhist teachings. That means you are basically practicing a certain un-Islamic religious ritual, which is prohibited in Islam.
Please read: Yoga - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Because the goal of Yoga,is to destroy Subject-Object difference.In yoga there is no difference between Satan and God,or God and man.So,Yoga takes to oneness with all including Satan.This is haram in Islam.
I advice you not to introduce deviations like yoga,dance etc (from those satanic Eastern cults),and follow the straight path to God .i.e Islam..
Ameen.
You are confused i guess about two different things. Mediation is NOT another term for Yoga. I myself mediate and any other Muslim can do so, but when it comes to Yoga, it contains some Hindu and Buddhist teachings. That means you are basically practicing a certain un-Islamic religious ritual, which is prohibited in Islam.
Please read: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yoga
Anti-religion ...
I still contradict you...
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