Is weightlifting for women forbidden?
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Practicing physical exercise is permissible for women, as evidenced by the Prophet's — peace and blessings be upon him — race with Aisha, may Allah be pleased with her. The conditions are that it must not lead to the uncovering of 'awrah or the display of charms before non- men, that no men participate with her, and that it be suitable for her nature. Accordingly, weightlifting is permissible if these controls are adhered to.
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