TRE exercises

· 15 Rabiʻ I 1445 AH1 min readEnglish
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Question

Is TRE permissible in terms of Shariah?

Answer

Tension and Trauma Releasing exercises are a simple yet innovative series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. TRE safely activates a natural reflex mechanism of shaking or vibrating that releases muscular tension, calming down the nervous system. When this muscular shaking / vibrating mechanism is activated in a safe and controlled environment, the body is encouraged to return to a state of balance.

If the treatment comprises of only exercises as explained above, then it will be permitted with the proviso that there aren’t any un-Islamic practices attached to it, and the females exercise within the confines of the home. If the exercise is accompanied with any un-Islamic practices, or females are required to emerge from their homes, then it will not be permissible.

References (Arabic / Urdu sources)

فالألعاب التي يقصد بها رياضة الابدان او الاذهان جائزة في نفسها ما لم تشمل على معصية اخري وما لم يؤد الانهماك فيها الي الاخلال بواجب الانسان في دينه ودنياه (تكملة فتح الملهم ج٤ص٤٣٦)

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Answered by
Maulana Ahmed Saeed
Checked & approved by
Mufti Mohammed Desai Saheb
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