Is it permissible for a woman to go to a gym for physical exercises if there are only females?

Answer

Sister, Islam prohibits women who are even wrapped in large outer-garments, from attending the Musjids. It is prohibited for them to go to the Musjid for even Namaaz. It is forbidden for them to visit even the graveyard. Never will it be permissible for them to attend a gym even if there are only females. A female should do physical exercise within the privacy of her home. Public gyms are places of La'nat (Divine Curse). A qabrustaan (graveyard) is a holy place. It is a desolate abode which reminds a person of his ultimate destination and of the Aakhirah. Yet, regarding women visiting the qabrustaan, Rasulullah (sallallahu alayhi wasallam) said: "Allah curses women who visit the qabrustaan." Now what does your intelligence dictate regarding an abhorrent place such as a gym?