Exercise

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Dance . Exercise . Music . Entertainment

Can I Dance (for exercise purpose)/do Zumba with music that isn't used for Entertainment and amusement purposes?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 3 months ago

Dancing is not permissible according to leading Maraaji’ of Taqleed. Dancing with music or with out music is included in this rule, Obviously, listening to sinful music is another sinful act.

Wassalam.

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Exercise . Narrations . Sports . Mustahabb . Makruh

Is engaging in sports and exercise considered Mustahab or Makrouh? Are there any relevant narrations regarding this topic?

Practicing sports and physical exercise which help our body and health is recommended as the Hadeeth states: Surely, your body has right on you إنَّ لِجَسَدِكَ عليكَ حقّاً. Biharul Anwaar V.70, page 128.

Also (Surely, Allah Likes the strong person)إنَّ اللهَ يُحِبُّ الرجلَ القويّ. Biharul Anwaar , V.64, page 184.

Wassalam.

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Exercise . Music

Can I do zumba exercise without music?

If the exercise does not involve any sinful act and to be practiced with out music or promoting non Islamic actions,then it should be allowed.

Wassalam.

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Islam . Exercise

How much daily exercise is recommended in Islam?

It depends on your body condition. Exercise is good as far as it does not harm your health and does not take very long to waste your time. Every person has his own limits which he feels.

Wassalam.