Prayer TimesYoga is a method practiced in Hinduism and Buddhism with the aim of granting the individual certain divine knowledge and abilities, thereby serving as a means for purification and attaining the truth.
In recent years, many yoga centers in our country have become widespread under the appearance of physical exercise and psychological therapy activities, and a significant number of them operate by claiming to be independent yoga practitioners, distinguishing themselves from these religions. However, the assertion that yoga has no religious aspect and consists merely of exercises aimed at mental purification does not fully reflect the truth. This is because, in Indian religions, yoga continues to exist as a religious practice. (Tümer, “Brahmanizm”, DİA, 6/331)
Accordingly, it is not permissible for a Muslim to practice yoga knowingly based on the beliefs and rituals of another religion. For a Muslim, it is unthinkable to disregard the fundamental tenets and principles of Islam, to seek benefit from, or to adopt forms of worship belonging to other religions and beliefs.
Source: T.C. Diyanet İşleri Başkanlığı, Din İşleri Yüksek Kurulu
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