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Is it permissible for a woman to do bodybuilding? If not please explain. Jazakallah khair!

· 15 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 2256English

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Is it permissible for a woman to do bodybuilding? If not please explain. Jazakallah khair!

Answer

A female may keep herself fit by doing any exercise including body building without violating the laws of Shari'ah pertaining to Hijaab.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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