Sports

Sport includes all forms of competitive physical activity or games which, through casual or organised participation, aim to use, maintain or improve physical ability and skills while providing enjoyment to participants, and in some cases, entertainment for spectators. Hundreds of sports exist, from those between single contestants, through to those with hundreds of simultaneous participants, either in teams or competing as individuals. In certain sports such as racing, many contestants may compete, simultaneously or consecutively, with one winner; in others, the contest (a match) is between two sides, each attempting to exceed the other.

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Acting . Sports

If all human talents are a gift from God, then is it allowed for a Muslim girl who is talented in acting or sports to use her talent in her career?

Abbas Di Palma, Shaykh Abbas Di Palma holds a BA and an MA degree in Islamic Studies, and certifications from the Language Institute of Damascus University. He has also studied traditional Islamic sciences in... Answered 2 months ago

as salam alaikum

there is no problem for Muslim girls to practice sports in a healthy and halal environment, and actually some physical activities are encouraged by Islam provided that women do not expose themselves to non-mahrams in un-Islamic way. Unfortunately nowadays many "sports" lost their original spirit and became synonymous of "shows" and a justification for promiscuous activities. That is something definitely haram that Islam disapproves of.

Islamic groups, communities and institutions should encourage and promote sports in segregated environments, where possibly Jama'ah Prayers are also arranged in their due timings, to develop both spiritual and physical well-being.

With prayers for your success.

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Fatimah al-Zahra . Sports

As an important role model for all women, do we have any traditions about Fatima al-Zahra (as) promoting sporting activities for women?

Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 5 months ago

The best role model for all women is Lady Fatima (SA). She was asked by her father, The Prophet Muhammad (SAWA): What is the best for the woman? She replied: The best for woman is not to see (Non Mahram) man, and to remain unseen by (Non Mahram) man.

Sporting activities which keep this condition and be practiced totally away from Non Mahram men is allowed, but any activities which expose the woman to be seen by Non Mahram men is not permissible.

WAssalam.

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Sports . Woman . Hijab

Can we play in a Shi'a sports tournament where both men and women watch in a mixed environment and no hijab is enforced? Is it permitted to attend these tournaments solely to play in the sport?

Zaid Alsalami, Shaykh Dr Zaid Alsalami is an Iraqi born scholar, raised in Australia. He obtained a BA from Al-Mustafa University, Qom, and an MA from the Islamic College in London. He also obtained a PhD from... Answered 5 months ago

Bismihi ta'aa

I would say we cannot give a yes, or no answer to this question, as there are many issues to take in mind.

Yes, from a Fiqhi perspective, there is no problem in itself with women watching men "playing sports." There would be a problem if the men were topless, for example. There is also no shar'i requirement that every woman who attends, Muslim or not, must observe Hijab. Unless of course it is an Islamic country where Islamic dresscode is applied to all in public.

An issue that we need to look into is whether the atmosphere is appropriate for young boys, or girls, or even women. Will there be excessive swearing and offensive language thrown around. Is the mixing between genders so much that it would be an inappropriate environment for a mu'min/mu'minah to be in.

Is it culturally accepted, for women to go to such a tournament, or will it be taken as something bad, or she will be criticised, or spoken ill about.

It is clear that we are influenced and dragged into today's sports culture, and we might have an interest in following some sports group, or be serious fans. At the same time, we have religious and moral principles that we must never abandon.

This applies to both genders as well. Our level of modesty, evaluating where we should go and where we should not go, looking into the shar'i, social and cultural aspects of what we participate in, and other important factors.

More can be said about this, but in general the mukallaf must try to look at this from different angles, and like everything else be as cautious as possible, choosing what would bring him/her closer to Allah ta'ala.

With prayers for your success.

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Movies . Shirk . Sports . God (Allah) . Video Game

Is watching movies or playing games allowed in which some characters call themselves god or are referred to as god? Is it considered Shirk when you don't actually believe it and watch or play just for entertainment?

No, it is not allowed to play or encourage such movies and games.
It can mislead lay people, and goes against the main fact of the existence which is Tawheed.

Wassalam.

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Woman . Sports

Are Muslim women allowed to play outdoor games such as football and basketball?

Muslim female is required as part of religious obligation to keep her dignity by observing full Hijab in front of Non Mahram men. Outdoor games in front of non Mahram men should not violate full Hijab otherwise it will not be permissible.

Wassalam.

Woman . Sports

Are Muslim women allowed to play outdoor games such as football and basketball?

If there is no non-mahram man around and women do not attract men's attention by doing so, there is no problem; otherwise it should be avoided.

With prayers for your success.