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Hannah.
Salaam,
I go swimming every week and ever since I started wearing the hijab I decided to get those fully covered swimming suits. However, it doesn't really cover my neck and when I come out of the pool the costume does end up sticking to the body. The pool also consists of the opposite sexes (there are no pool timings that are of women only here) but I'm not the type to gaze at people half naked. I LOVE swimming - it helps me stay fit (I used to have high blood pressure before) and its the only form of exercise I do.
What I've mentioned above does seem to be heavy on the haram side but try to understand. I really don't want to give it up - any suggestions on how to go about this?
Jazax
Asalaamu Alaikum, jazakallahu kahyran for sharing your issues with us. Sheikh Mufti Ebrahim Desai states on this matter:
It is permissible for Muslim women to visit female only swimming pools on the following conditions:- a) There is absolutely no fear of strange men being around. b) the satar (private parts) of the body is covered in such a way that the form and shape of the body is not exposed. c) There is no un Islamic activity such as music etc.
If any of the above are found or feared, it will not be permissible to visit the swimming pool. We suggest that you visit a private swimming pool at someone?s house. This will eradicate all the above fears thus making it possible to swim without violating any of the Laws of Shariah.
And Allah Knows Best
Source: http://www.islam.tc/cgi-bin/askimam/...12470&act=view
Since you state that you attend a mixed swimming pool where men are also present and that the swimming costume you wear sticks to your body revealing bodily definitions then it is clear that you do not meet the conditions stipulated above.
It is also not permissable for men to swim in such pools where other men do not cover their satar (Navel to knees).
Therefore you should try to attend women only swimming sessions where there is no danger of men being around and also purchase a swimming constume that will not stick to your body revealing your bodily definitions.
And Allah knows best in all matters