Fatwa #144322 August 2006United States of America

Is it a sin to go to martial art clubs to learn self defense for protection?

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It is permissible to attend lessons in martial arts for purposes of self defense. However, the lessons should not comprise of impermissible activities like intermingling of sexes and bowing before the instructor.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

#2737Please explain the difference between pictures on a TV and on a computer. Can I also use physical training videos to do fitness training and martial arts as I do not have the time to go to clubs?
#14666he knew what he was doing was wrong and engaged in great sins
#43861Is Martial Arts, Acupuncture permissible?
#17637I would like to know what is the ruling regarding bowing as a sign of respect during training for martial arts. Should I take my son out of his martial arts class if they refuse him leniency?
#2499I recently learned that the punishment a sin I committed is death. What should I do?
#9409I live in chandigarh, India. Here, the people of Tablighi Jamaat says that you cannot learn Deen of Allah without going for 3 days, 40 days, etc.
#82921) i have caused a rift between my self and a fellow muslim is there a dua that will help the rift go away. 4)if one is ill is it sill permissible for them to fast?
#9974is it a sin to meet a girl or go on a date with her .whom u love so much ,and will marry soon . after completing studies .and if both parents knows about them ..

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