"Halal" sport? Is there anything like that?

[MenInG]

How are these "halal" as sports?

Boxing - object being to physically hurt another - same as WWE (ok all made up but still)
Cricket, F1, Rugby, football etc where so much of the money flows around from the betting industry, alcohol etc

So which sports are totally Halal?

 

[James]

Cricket is the gentleman’s game and “on the field” is probably quite a halal sport, without the off the field and fanzone stuff.

 

[topspin]

Darts with halal non-alcoholic beer.

 

[Local.Dada]

Is there any sport considered unanimously haraam? Just curious.

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

Is there any sport considered unanimously haraam? Just curious.

Not as far as I know.

 

[Major]

Bow arrows and sword fighting maybe

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Bow arrows and sword fighting maybe

Wrestling was a Sunnah

 

[Cpt. Rishwat]

How are these "halal" as sports?

Boxing - object being to physically hurt another - same as WWE (ok all made up but still)
Cricket, F1, Rugby, football etc where so much of the money flows around from the betting industry, alcohol etc

So which sports are totally Halal?

To answer the question: just because people like to get drunk or start betting around sports doesn't make the sport itself haram or halal. You could participate in plenty of sports without either, and would probably perform better.

Boxing, UFC, Formula One racing, Ice Hockey and their variants could all be questioned on a moral basis. but primeval tendencies make them a profitable recourse. As we believe in freedom to earn Captilsm we can hardly complain about the right to earn money from these ventures. These are the rules we live by today.

 

[shaz619]

Betting occurs even in Muslim countries but alcohol may not be consumed (public anyway). The actions of a spectator shouldn’t be a factor.

Boxing is misunderstood, while it may be difficult to accept this and I understand why, the goal at the highest level is not necessarily to inflict harm on the opposition. The aim is to nullify their offence with ring generalship, intelligence, conditioning and skill.

Those who want to ‘physically harm’ an opponent primarily are rarely successful in the sport at the elite level.

I could be wrong off course but that is my take.

 

[KingKhanWC]

Is there any sport considered unanimously haraam? Just curious.

Plenty. One would be using animals in a brutal way such as fighting for bull running etc. Sport is merely a competition between one or a team using some sort of physicality. Many see using animals as sports but this would be forbidden.

Betting occurs even in Muslim countries but alcohol may not be consumed (public anyway). The actions of a spectator shouldn’t be a factor.

Boxing is misunderstood, while it may be difficult to accept this and I understand why, the goal at the highest level is not necessarily to inflict harm on the opposition. The aim is to nullify their offence with ring generalship, intelligence, conditioning and skill.

Those who want to ‘physically harm’ an opponent primarily are rarely successful in the sport at the elite level.

I could be wrong off course but that is my take.

I think because Boxing has strict rules, has a ref to ensure a stoppage if someone is hurting its fine imo. Of course sometimes people do become harmed but also in wrestling but which is a recommend sport for Muslims. It also have huge physical, health and mental benefits , not to mention disciple and a routine to ones day, which is why as you know boxing has changed many lives for the better.

 

[MenInG]

To answer the question: just because people like to get drunk or start betting around sports doesn't make the sport itself haram or halal. You could participate in plenty of sports without either, and would probably perform better.

Boxing, UFC, Formula One racing, Ice Hockey and their variants could all be questioned on a moral basis. but primeval tendencies make them a profitable recourse. As we believe in freedom to earn Captilsm we can hardly complain about the right to earn money from these ventures. These are the rules we live by today.

My issue is not with what "one" does or behaves but what supports the betting and alcohol industry around it - all of which is officially endorsed and not something that happens underground.

Its a dilemma and something to think about.

At a personal level you could be not indulging in any of these vices but what is the role you are playing in helping these 2 industries grow is the question.

 

[Colorblind Genius]

Cricket is the gentleman’s game and “on the field” is probably quite a halal sport, without the off the field and fanzone stuff.

Many people in South Asia watch cricket when played in summers of Australia, England and South Africa, primarily because the crowd has hot blondes in quite a revealing clothes. The ground cameramen also know that.
Does that make cricket Halal?

 

[Forum363]

People can and literally do bet on LITERALLY anything. Similarly those who want to drink will get drunk at a bowling alley. Nothing about bowling is linked to drinking, yet its a common sight.

I think sports are inherently positive, promote good physical / mental health and contribute positively to society.

I haven't seen a legitimate reason why they would be considered haram.

 

[Champ_Pal]

What does islam say about sports? what are haram and halal? or are they all haram.
Answered according to Hanafi Fiqh by Askimam.org
Short Link: https://islamqa.org/?p=29069

i want to be in a sports but i dont know if sports are haram or halal. i dont really know which one is halal or haram. thank you

Answer
Any past time games whether on video, computer, etc. falls in the category
of Lahw and Laáb (useless and pasttime) hence, not permissible. Allah
Taãla – the Creator of our Universe – declares in the Noble Qurãn,
“I have not created Man and Jinn except for (the purpose) of worship.”(Qurãn
51:57)

When our Maker and Rabb whom we, the creation are accountable to, invariably
states our purpose in this world then our objective will be just that
despite any human being thinking otherwise. No creation can change this
directive.

Having said that, the Noble Qurãn on no less than five places warns about
this worldly life – that this life is but a sport and a past-time. The two
words used are ‘lahw’ and ‘laáb’ which the Jurists have defined as games,
sports, and past-times. Basically ‘lahw’ and ‘laáb’ do not bring any benefit
and together takes one away from the remembrance of Allah Taãla and the
Hereafter.

Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Every game of man is Haraam
except three: a man plays with his wife, breaking (training) one’s horse and
archery.”

In another Hadith, Ibn Umar (Radhiyallaahu Ánhu) reports that Rasulullah
(Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Teach your children swimming and
archery.”

Jurists have commented that a sport/game :
a) which has no religious Or worldly benefit is not permissible;
b) which has worldly or religious benefit is subjected to the following
conditions:
i) that none of it should be contrary to the Shariáh
ii) that it (the sport/game) should not resemble the sport/games
specifically identified with other religious communities e.g. Yoga;
c) which may have some worldly and/or religious benefit but includes an
impermissible act e.g. wrestling (exposing the awrah).

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Original Source Link

This answer was collected from Askimam.org, which is operated under the supervision of Mufti Ebrahim Desai from South Africa.

 

[MenInG]

My issue is not with what "one" does or behaves but what supports the betting and alcohol industry around it - all of which is officially endorsed and not something that happens underground.

Its a dilemma and something to think about.

At a personal level you could be not indulging in any of these vices but what is the role you are playing in helping these 2 industries grow is the question.

Btw there is no right or wrong answer to this in my view.

Just interested in hearing views.

 

[Browncaps]

What does islam say about sports? what are haram and halal? or are they all haram.
Answered according to Hanafi Fiqh by Askimam.org
Short Link: https://islamqa.org/?p=29069

i want to be in a sports but i dont know if sports are haram or halal. i dont really know which one is halal or haram. thank you

Answer
Any past time games whether on video, computer, etc. falls in the category
of Lahw and Laáb (useless and pasttime) hence, not permissible. Allah
Taãla – the Creator of our Universe – declares in the Noble Qurãn,
“I have not created Man and Jinn except for (the purpose) of worship.”(Qurãn
51:57)

When our Maker and Rabb whom we, the creation are accountable to, invariably
states our purpose in this world then our objective will be just that
despite any human being thinking otherwise. No creation can change this
directive.

Having said that, the Noble Qurãn on no less than five places warns about
this worldly life – that this life is but a sport and a past-time. The two
words used are ‘lahw’ and ‘laáb’ which the Jurists have defined as games,
sports, and past-times. Basically ‘lahw’ and ‘laáb’ do not bring any benefit
and together takes one away from the remembrance of Allah Taãla and the
Hereafter.

Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Every game of man is Haraam
except three: a man plays with his wife, breaking (training) one’s horse and
archery.”

In another Hadith, Ibn Umar (Radhiyallaahu Ánhu) reports that Rasulullah
(Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Teach your children swimming and
archery.”

Jurists have commented that a sport/game :
a) which has no religious Or worldly benefit is not permissible;
b) which has worldly or religious benefit is subjected to the following
conditions:
i) that none of it should be contrary to the Shariáh
ii) that it (the sport/game) should not resemble the sport/games
specifically identified with other religious communities e.g. Yoga;
c) which may have some worldly and/or religious benefit but includes an
impermissible act e.g. wrestling (exposing the awrah).

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Original Source Link

This answer was collected from Askimam.org, which is operated under the supervision of Mufti Ebrahim Desai from South Africa.

Sounds like if one watches highlights of a football match they missed, thats not permissible.

 

[Champ_Pal]

Sounds like if one watches highlights of a football match they missed, thats not permissible.

From IslamQA website, it looks like only Archery, horse riding and wifey games are Approved. The rest of the games including video games and watching highlights are unlawful.

 

[Local.Dada]

Based on above comments I am assuming hunting animals for sport is haram in Islam/ Quran. That’s a great rule.

However not sure why rich Arabs even now or even Muslim Kings (kings and elite of every religion do it) in the past used to hunt for leisure.

I guess just like most religions the rules don’t apply to rich and powerful I guess.

 

[MenInG]

Based on above comments I am assuming hunting animals for sport is haram in Islam/ Quran. That’s a great rule.

However not sure why rich Arabs even now or even Muslim Kings (kings and elite of every religion do it) in the past used to hunt for leisure.

I guess just like most religions the rules don’t apply to rich and powerful I guess.

Misguided. Thats all.

 

[SpiritOf1903]

Many people in South Asia watch cricket when played in summers of Australia, England and South Africa, primarily because the crowd has hot blondes in quite a revealing clothes. The ground cameramen also know that.
Does that make cricket Halal?

: didn't realise it became beachball

Based on above comments I am assuming hunting animals for sport is haram in Islam/ Quran. That’s a great rule.

However not sure why rich Arabs even now or even Muslim Kings (kings and elite of every religion do it) in the past used to hunt for leisure.

I guess just like most religions the rules don’t apply to rich and powerful I guess.

Arabs singlehandedly bankroll horseracing which is basically for gambling so their hypocrisy has long been granted

 

[Colorblind Genius]

What does islam say about sports? what are haram and halal? or are they all haram.
Answered according to Hanafi Fiqh by Askimam.org
Short Link: https://islamqa.org/?p=29069

i want to be in a sports but i dont know if sports are haram or halal. i dont really know which one is halal or haram. thank you

Answer
Any past time games whether on video, computer, etc. falls in the category
of Lahw and Laáb (useless and pasttime) hence, not permissible. Allah
Taãla – the Creator of our Universe – declares in the Noble Qurãn,
“I have not created Man and Jinn except for (the purpose) of worship.”(Qurãn
51:57)

When our Maker and Rabb whom we, the creation are accountable to, invariably
states our purpose in this world then our objective will be just that
despite any human being thinking otherwise. No creation can change this
directive.

Having said that, the Noble Qurãn on no less than five places warns about
this worldly life – that this life is but a sport and a past-time. The two
words used are ‘lahw’ and ‘laáb’ which the Jurists have defined as games,
sports, and past-times. Basically ‘lahw’ and ‘laáb’ do not bring any benefit
and together takes one away from the remembrance of Allah Taãla and the
Hereafter.

Rasulullah (Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Every game of man is Haraam
except three: a man plays with his wife, breaking (training) one’s horse and
archery.”

In another Hadith, Ibn Umar (Radhiyallaahu Ánhu) reports that Rasulullah
(Sallallaaahu Álayhi Wasallam) said, “Teach your children swimming and
archery.”

Jurists have commented that a sport/game :
a) which has no religious Or worldly benefit is not permissible;
b) which has worldly or religious benefit is subjected to the following
conditions:
i) that none of it should be contrary to the Shariáh
ii) that it (the sport/game) should not resemble the sport/games
specifically identified with other religious communities e.g. Yoga;
c) which may have some worldly and/or religious benefit but includes an
impermissible act e.g. wrestling (exposing the awrah).

and Allah Ta’ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Original Source Link

This answer was collected from Askimam.org, which is operated under the supervision of Mufti Ebrahim Desai from South Africa.

I think the term “Haram” has slightly different meaning in Arabic than in Urdu.

In Arabic it’s usually and generally used as a loose term for stuff that is not likable and/or not recomended.
For example, if you are making wazzu n leave the water tap running while you take off your shoes or roll up your sleeves, a passing by Arab may point to the running and wasting water, and say, “Brother, it’s haram”.

But in Urdu, the term haram brig used for anything means as if it’s equivalent to eating pork.


Just like in Arabic, Ghareeb means a stranger but in Urdu, it means financially very poor.