Q. I heard that girls cant ride bikes (or scooters) why is that? Why can boys do it and girls cant?

Answer:

Sayidinah Abu Huraira (RA) reports: I heard Allah’s Messenger saying, ‘Amongst all those women who ride camels, the ladies of Quraish are the best. They are merciful and kind to their young ones and the best protectors of their husbands’ properties.’ (Volume 4, Book 55, Number 643: Bukari. Similar Hadith found in mishkat shareef as well)

A female child having a bicycle or tricycle to play with has never been prohibited. A woman riding a bike on an exercise machine within the privacy of her home in all female protected area has never been prohibited either. (Rules however do apply)

Any sporting method encouraging resemblances to male sporting patterns have not been endorsed. Islam encourages men to do that which would prove beneficial for their bodies, and such principals would apply for woman as well. Each gender is to enhance their own gender empowerment in a manner that would prove consistent to the level of (intended) religiosity.

Hadith do indicate that would did ride horses and camels for work related matters, not for mere entertainment. Thus, if your bicycle is to take you back and forth from necessary work, then the ruling would be in your favor. If it was a recommendation from a doctor as part of your cardiovascular excise, then an in home exercise bicycle would be able to fulfill this requirement. If riding a bicycle exists to merely to go around your neighborhood to show off a pretty smile, a prohibition would be made against such riding. Islam and imaan are to precious for such limiting behavior. Islam also frowns upon the display of oneself to the general public. All riding — bicycle, horse, etc. should be done with modesty and having the aspect of Islamic shame present. Rules of the religion cannot be violated. Our duty is to always enjoin good upon ourselves and function as the best of role models. Ameen.

Allah Certainly Knows Best.