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Archive Home > 2008 > November > 22 > No yoga for Muslims, Malaysian body says

No yoga for Muslims, Malaysian body says


November 22, 2008

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia’s top Islamic body has ruled against Muslims practicing yoga.

In its non-binding edict, Malaysia’s National Fatwa Council says yoga has elements of Hindu religion that could corrupt Muslims.

Council chairman Abdul Shukor Husin says....

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