Can a muslim woman ride a bicycle?

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Julia

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I was just wondering because I am going to visit my mom for 2 months. She has suggested doing activites like riding bikes, horses and different stuff.

I have read many fatwa's on the subject.. Some say "yes" and others say "no". The main reason for saying no is because the wind may cause her clothes to form her shape.. But if that is the case then shouldn't it also be forbidden for women to leave the house on a windy day?
I mean my husband has taken me out to dinner and to the park on windy days.. whats the difference?

So anyhow Can a muslim woman ride a bicycle or a horse as long as she is covered and nothing is showing.. Of course I wear pants underneath my abaya.. so no worries about anything showing.
well it really is a serious question. I just wanted to get everyones opinion.
I am a muslim too, Alhamdulillah!
 
Definately you can.

there is no problem sister.

just be careful about dress.

Enjoy cycling :)
 
Julia, what kind of fatwas were they? I mean come on, riding a bicycle has NOTHING to do with Islam and DOES NOT interfere with our religion whatsoever. Were bicycles invented when Islam started in the first place? I don't think so.
I'm an Arab guy, was born and brought up in the Middle East, I have read the entire Qur'an six times and have never ever heard that riding bicycles is haram for girls!!! Some parents are just worried that girls might lose their virginity on whilst cycling, that's all.

I'm sorry but questions like this are bad for the image of islam. You're not doing Islam any favour by the way.
 
Of course you can!


Otherwise you can never walk even on street when there even a little hard blowing wind.

Those scholars simply keep issuing useless fatwas. Just dress modestly. Thats it.

Happy a happy married life!
 
Something I got from a scholar:

"As regards riding bikes by women we'd like to state that riding bikes, cars and other means of transportation is in itself permissible. In the pre-Islamic era Arab women used to ride camels. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The best women who rode camels are the women of Quraysh. They are the best to show affection towards children and to care for their husbands' wealth."

Khuda hafiz.
 
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