[royjones84]

Can muslim practice yoga?

[Wondergirl]

If it is only a form of exercise and you don't get into the religious aspect of it, it is not haram.

[royjones84]

Do you know the religious aspect of yoga ?

[Wondergirl]

do you know the religious aspect of yoga ?

Yes, but I do not practice it.

[Wondergirl]

Yoga can be an exercise regimen designed to increase function, strength and mobility while at the same time decreasing stress.

Yoga as a religion seeks God and strives to be one with God through study and meditation and living a certain way.

[royjones84]

So what the harm of seeking God? If it's the same one and only God ?

[Wondergirl]

if it's the same one and only God ?

It is not believed be the same God.

Here is a positive affirmation that Hinduism and Islam can coexist --

Yoga in all things: A Muslim Yogi's Affirmation

[royjones84]

I believe that there is one and only God for all.

[Wondergirl]

I believe that there is one and only God for all.

I wish the rest of the world believed that. It would cut down on all the wars and bloodshed.

[smkanand]

You can do it, any exercise also breathing exercise. Just omit the religious mantra chanting part.

[royjones84]

I think that all of the religious scripts about the same God, because there is no God beside him. Before Muhammad or Jesus or Moses or all of the prophet the God still remains the one for all from the beginning of our time. It's simple

[smkanand]

OK, so now the yoga issue is resolved. God is one.

[royjones84]

Can you tell me the meaning of mantras ? ;)

[smkanand]

Yes I can tell you. Which one? Better ask the question in religious section, hinduism or language board sanskrit.

[royjones84]

OK. What is the general purpose of mantras?

[smkanand]

Mantra could be used for many purposes depending upon the kind of mantra,which god its refer to and what is purpose of the person who chanting. General purpose to achieve own objectives.