We discuss with Mahir Bhuiyan the essence of keeping healthy, how it ties in with Islam, the positive and negatives of gym culture and the rise of steroid use.
Mahir Bhuiyan is a bodybuilder, has completed a Bachelors in Health Science, is currently studying Occupational Therapy.
Hosts – Tanzim and Joshua
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Mahir Bhuiyan’s Online Presence;
Email – mahir.bhuiyan.mb@gmail.com
Instagram: @mhb_31
Mahir Bhuiyan is a dear older brother who we have looked up to within the community. He is a bodybuilder and an avid gym-goer. He has completed a Bachelors in Health Science, and is currently studying Occupational Therapy.
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Shownotes
[2:05] – Who is Mahir Bhuiyan?
[3:10] – How long has Mahir been going to the gym and how did he get to where he is today?
[6:35] – What is the point of gym for you and why do you think other people in the society do it?
[8:00] – Discussion on the mentality/motivation for others to gym (wrong reasons?)
[11:05] – How did the popularisation of gym come about in the community here?
[12:32] – What does your gym routine look like?
[14:20] – Blessings of waking up for Fajr and starting your day early
[16:30] – Finding the religion in everything that you do
[17:45] – How big is Big Ramy? https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mamdouh_Elssbiay
[20:02] – What are the exercises that Mahir does specifically?
[21:28] – What does Mahir recommend for sisters who want to become fit and healthy?
[23:12] – Discussion about Islam’s connection to staying fit and healthy (Hadith: https://www.eaalim.com/download/index.php/blog/entry/what-is-the-islamic-stance-on-obesity.html)
[25:05] – “Sitting is the new Smoking” (Victoria Health: https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/the-dangers-of-sitting)
[25:35] – Commercialisation of health and fitness in the modern times
[26:41] – Fitness of the Prophet Muhammad s.a.w. (Hadith: https://theislamicworkplace.com/2011/12/01/follow-the-sunna-of-the-prophet-s-how-exercise-benefits-the-brain-and-overall-performance/)
[28:15] – The dangers of becoming addicted or obsessed with everyday tasks such as gym
[28:55] – Moderation in Islam (Hadith: https://abuaminaelias.com/moderation-and-balance-in-islam/)
[31:40] – Importance of getting young children into sports, especially young girls
[34:45] – What is the current prevalence of steroid usage, specifically in the Muslim community?
[38:30] – The importance of patience in gym
[41:06] – Instagram world creating body image issues for girls
[43:45] – Prophet Muhammad’s Rural Spirituality Visits – Character Building
[44:40] – Environmental factors play the biggest role in shaping who you are
[46:36] – “When you’re healthy, you’re at your best”
[47:40] – Islam and physical activity (Hadith: http://www.sunnahsports.org.uk/reference.html)
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