For Muslims, Ramadan can be physically demanding, as energy levels are naturally lower during the day due to fasting. However, it’s still possible to engage in light exercise, especially for those who have made it part of their daily routine.
During this holy month, physical activities are typically scheduled a few hours before or after breaking fast. It’s uncommon for anyone to participate in a workout immediately after tarawih prayers. However, that’s exactly what happened at this particular mosque in the United States.
The Islamic Society of Baltimore shared a video on their official TikTok channel, showing the imam and attendees doing push-ups after tarawih prayers. According to the captions, the imam encouraged everyone to join in while reciting dhikr between repetitions. “[He] assigned a different number of push-ups each time,” the post explained.
As seen in the video, some participants struggled halfway through, while others continued at a slower pace. The imam, however, maintained consistency throughout the session. The unusual sight has captured the attention of netizens worldwide, mostly Muslims, who were surprised by the unexpected workout.
Many found the video amusing, joking that the imam might be a part-time gym instructor or even an ex-convict. Others were impressed by his stamina and suggested that everyone could benefit from following his example. Some even proposed that all mosques introduce a workout session after prayers to help the congregation stay fit and healthy.
As for what led the imam to organise the activity, the Islamic Society of Baltimore explained that he just simply enjoys doing push-ups. The TikTok post has also attracted attention from Malaysian audience, where some jokingly said that such an event would never take place here, citing the general lack of fitness among the population as one of the reasons.
Would you join a workout session after prayers at the mosque? Watch the viral clip below:
@isbalrahmah The Push-Ups Imam strikes again MashaAllah! Shoutout to those who stayed til the end 💪 _ #muslimtok #muslimtiktok #islamic #ramadan2025
Source: TikTok
