Date of Award
2010
Thesis Type
Masters
Document Type
Dissertation
Divisions
Academy of Islamic Studies
Department
Department of Usuluddin and Da'wah (formally known as Dept of Aqidah & Islamic Thought)
Institution
Universiti Malaya
Abstract
Yoga, a practice encompassing physical and mental exercises was conceived in India thousands of years ago, as a way for the Hindus to liberate themselves from the cycle of reincarnation and to unite oneself with god. It has however, crossed the borders of its original birth place and can no longer be exclusively claimed by the Hindus. It has become a popular form of exercise to achieve physical and mental health. This research is aimed at ascertaining the true nature of the physical aspect of yoga exercises. It is also a reaction to the confusion amongst the Muslims in Malaysia not long ago, following the fatwa which proclaims that yoga in its physical form without the chanting and elements of submission can in fact be practised by Muslims. In carrying out this research, two methods were undertaken i.e. library research and field research. As a whole, this research has shown that even the physical aspect of yoga practices without chanting and submission still contains elements that are against the teachings of Islam.
Additional Information
Dissertation (M.A.) – Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, 2010.
Recommended Citation
Awang Teh, Azimah, "Praktik yoga di pusat yoga Malaysian Association of Yoga Instructors (MAYI) : satu kajian dari perspektif pemikiran Islam." (2010). Student Works (2010-2019). 324.
https://knova.um.edu.my/student_works_2010s/324
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