Sport and fitness (sisters)

**glo** · 04-25-2006

A question for my Muslim sisters:

I don't seem to see Muslim women engage in sports or fitness - except for a few in the 'ladies only' gym I used to be a member of.

Can I ask if it is really uncommon, or do I just not see Muslim women because they don't do it publicly?
Or is sport frown upon? Or not considerd important?

Come on, sisters, educate me!

glo

**glo** · 05-01-2006

Originally Posted by Al-Mu'minah

Hiya

Does free mixing take palce in this race? Yes. Men and women running together.

Like I said, in this event only women run.

Peace

**glo** · 05-01-2006

Originally Posted by hafizmo

I very much doubt alot of women (muslim) would attend it

No, I have never seen a Muslim woman take part - at least not a recognisably dressed Muslim woman.
I just thought I'd mention it out of interest.

Perhaps I shouldn't have. I meant no offence. Sorry! :X

Peace

*noor · 05-01-2006

but aren't male spectators allowed??

**glo** · 05-01-2006

Originally Posted by nurofislam

but aren't male spectators allowed??

Yes, as I said in #98 (I think)

I merely said that men and women are not running together - as was claimed by Al-Mu'minah.

I won't go into any nit-picking about this.
Clearly it was not an appropriate post to make and I have apologised.

Blessings

**extinction** · 05-01-2006

Originally Posted by glo

Yes, as I said in #98 (I think)

I merely said that men and women are not running together - as was claimed by Al-Mu'minah.

I won't go into any nit-picking about this.
Clearly it was not an appropriate post to make and I have apologised.

Blessings

You never said anything wrong at all and there was no need to apologize whatsoever

**we need 2 unite** · 05-01-2006

hi glo, thnks for letting us no, merely i think it is a good event and there is no need for you 2 apologise as you had good intentions and you didnt say anything wrong but let us no, and i think sisters would have joined if it werent males spectators as we are supposed to be active in our community unless goes against our islamic teachings. but, i hope it goes well for you and your daughter. and do tell us about the outcome.
peace

**MinAhlilHadeeth** · 05-03-2006

Originally Posted by Abd'Majid

i love swimmin so dont put me off :rant:!!! lol thats what the chlorines for

Haha... suit yourself

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**MinAhlilHadeeth** · 05-03-2006

Originally Posted by AsilahRana

^ true, having a good balanced diet keeps your body healthy and keeps you from going over weight, but you want to tone those muscles too right? some people are slim but really flabby

Sis!!!!

Let's continue this discussion in the sisters section

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But i think if you do some exercise and watch what u eat, and fast regularly you should be all right. Works for me anyway.

**Umm Yoosuf** · 05-03-2006

Originally Posted by glo

Yes, as I said in #98 (I think)

I merely said that men and women are not running together - as was claimed by Al-Mu'minah.

I won't go into any nit-picking about this.
Clearly it was not an appropriate post to make and I have apologised.

Blessings

I appologise glo i didn't read where you wrote women only event:X :X

By the way its a cool post why the apology?

Back to the topic:sister:

Like you said

But male spectators are allowed.

So I woldn't still take part in it. If the event was free from men then i don't think there would be anything wrong in taking part:sister:

**glo** · 05-03-2006

Originally Posted by Al-Mu'minah

By the way its a cool post why the apology?

I dunno. I was having an apologetic moment!

So I woldn't still take part in it. If the event was free from men then i don't think there would be anything wrong in taking part:sister:

I understand about modesty and conduct between men and women, and all that ... but can you explain why you would find running publicly immodest and inappropriate, if you were covered appropriately?

Thanks,

**Umm Yoosuf** · 05-03-2006

I understand about modesty and conduct between men and women, and all that ... but can you explain why you would find running publicly immodest and inappropriate, if you were covered appropriately?

Thanks,

I am assuing by question you mean infront of men (thats what you mean by publically right?)...thats a interesting question...But what you got to ask yourself is why does one need to run publicially? Why not have a separte event for WOMEN ONLY? I don't see the indeed for a muslim woman covered from head to toe running around publically. Its inappropriate. Look at it this way... how do i know that some guy is not admiring me? And is watching my every move. "Look at the way she runs wow"...etc I say if a woman wants to take part in a sport's even etc let her do it in a women only area.

That way she will feel more relaxed and comfortable.