Rabu, 26 November 2008

[bali-bali] PRESS STATEMENT On Yoga Is Insensitive

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Subject: [MyHinduSangam] PRESS STATEMENT : Fatwa On Yoga Is Insensitive

PRESS STATEMENT : Fatwa On Yoga Is Insensitive

The Malaysia Hindu Sangam respects the right of the National Fatwa
Council to give guidance for persons professing Islam on the tenets
and practices of Islam.

However, in doing so, they must respect the sensitivities and
feelings of the other religions in Malaysia. Many Hindus have been
deeply disturbed by the Fatwa Council's announcement.

Yoga has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. It is a unique
system that benefits both the mind and the body. It has been accepted
by medical science as most beneficial. To call this ancient
practice "haram" and saying that it can "corrupt" a person is very
hurtful and demeaning.

It is regretted that the National Fatwa Council did not consult with
the Malaysia Hindu Sangam first so that the religious and non
religious aspects of "Yoga" could have been explained to them.

Although the fatwa does not directly prohibit Hindus from practicing
yoga, Malaysians do not live in isolation from each other.

Many Hindus and non Hindus practice yoga together in a non religious
manner, and this fatwa will have a tendency to drive a wedge between
ourselves.

It is regretted that this fatwa prohibiting yoga shows a tendency
towards a lack of tolerance and understanding which can cause
communities to distance themselves from one another.

Dated 23rd September 2008

Datuk A Vaithilingam
President


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