Here is something interesting, go to Google Images. Type in Yoga and do a search…Do you see one image on the main page that shows you the link between Yoga to Hinduism? I did that search and i didn’t get any images of any Indian or anything Hindu related. Anyway…
The National Fatwa Council has ruled that yoga is ‘haram” for Muslims.
Its chairman, Datuk Dr Abdul Shukor Husin said only the physical aspect of yoga, without the mantras and elements of worshipping outwardly, was not wrong (in Islam).
However, he said, yoga was not to be encouraged among Muslims for fear that it could erode their Islamic faith since the physical part was a component of yoga practice as a whole.
He said there were three stages to yoga practice, which originated from the Hindus: first, the physical aspect which is the exercise part; second the mantras and worshipping; and third the unification of oneself with God.
Ive got many Muslim friends who are not exactly happy with the sudden rescriction being place on them. The women were not spared as well with tomboys,short hair and even pants becoming issues. Anyway.. I was thinking along the similar lines of what could be the next to make the headlines and i thought..
BAHASA MALAYSIA!! I did a look-up on wiki and this is what i got :
The Malay language was heavily influenced by Sanskrit, the lingua franca of Hinduism and Buddhism. The earliest known inscription in the Old Malay language was found in Sumatra, written in Pallava Script and dates back to 7th century – known as Kedukan Bukit Inscription, it was discovered by the Dutchman M. Batenburg on 29 November, 1920, at Kedukan Bukit, South Sumatra, on the banks of the River Tatang, a tributary of the River Musi. It is a small stone of 45 by 80 cm.
That’s not safe for consumption isnt it? Maybe we should stop using Bahasa Malaysia since there is heavy sanskrit in it and since sanskrit is the language of Hinduism and Buddhism it could potentially could erode their faith.
Sad case in my view, im not sure who exactly the authorities are trying to protect?? My Muslim friends have got their religion and beliefs in check and everyone respects that.
Yoga centre’s are not going to be happy about this! Its another form of exercise and i wont be suprised if we did a audit on Yoga centre’s and those who yoga ,you might find much much more non hindu’s practising it. Its a form of exercise for heavens sake! Where is our country heading too!?
