The Muslims have shown a cautious reaction to the UP government’s decision to make Yoga part of state schools’ curriculum. Most of the Muslim clerics welcomed introduction of Yoga as a physical exercise, saying the practice was opposed when it was mixed with religion. “Islam is not so weak that it should feel threatened by Yoga or Vande Mataram,” Maulana Abbas told HT. Yoga is directly related with health,” Maulana Abbas said. In the backdrop of all controversy and misconceptions related with Yoga, especially among members of Muslim community, Maulana Abbas wants to reach out to members of his community to dispel misconceptions about Yoga.

Source: Hindustan Times April 08, 2017 11:15 UTC