Shaykh Saalih Al-Fawzaan was asked:
Question:
This one asks about the ruling on practicing weight lifting. Is it permissible?
Answer:
“It is permissible. However, it is not allowed to pay a compensation for it. Practicing weight lifting is permissible because it involves showing strength and exercise. However, it is not allowed to take prizes for it. Yes”
Translated by
Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan
Abu Sulaymaan
Question:
Does this mean we are not allowed to pay for a gym membership, since we are paying a compensation for it?
Answer:
The Shaikh is referring to a reward that is taken like in weight lifting competitions or shows etc. A person should not take a prize/wage for it nor compete to take a wage for it. It is for exercise and strength. He should not take money for it.
It is not referring gym memberships, although it is advised not to attend these gyms due to the great fitnah present there.
Answered by
Faisal Ibn Abdul Qaadir Ibn Hassan
Abu Sulaymaan
