Social, Media & Ethics · Subtopic
Sport & Games
243 fatawa from 8 South African Darul Iftas on Sport & Games, part of Social, Media & Ethics. Newest first; every fatwa links to the page where its Darul Ifta published it.
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Sport & Games fatawa — page 6 of 7
- Mufti Online1 Oct 2013
Participating in mixed martial arts competitions
I have been practising mixed martial arts for self defence reasons, but I wonder if it's a good idea to be entered into a mixed Martial arts…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online24 Sep 2013
Passport photos
If pictures are haraam, why do we take photos for ID and passports and also security, and are enforced by regulations?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Jamiat KZN28 May 2013
Is it permissible to support sports teams?
Is supporting any sports teams or clubs is allowed in Islam?By supporting, I mean like being a diehard fan.
- Ask Imaam27 May 2013
Is it permissible to support sports teams?
I need to know if supporting any sports teams or clubs is allowed in Islam? And by supporting, I mean like being a diehard fan.
Abdul Azīm bin Abdur Rahman - Mufti Online21 May 2013
Khwaab ki Tabeer
Dream 1. Mein ne khwab mein football dekha aur thora khela bhi hain jub mein road pe jata ho to mujehe kafi football ke ground nazar atay hain jais…
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online1 May 2013
Body building
Can one can do body building?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online16 Jan 2013
Bungee jumping
Is bungee jumping permissible because I have heard that due to it having similarities with the aspect of suicide it will not be permissible?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Mufti Online25 Dec 2012
Flying kites
Is it permissible for Muslims to fly kites as a form of relaxation or play? Is it imitation of non-Muslims?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam14 Oct 2012
Is the profession of taking passport size photographs permissible?
KIA MAI PASSPORT SIZE PHOTOGRAPH KA BUSINESS KAR SAKTA HU EIA ISLAM MAI HALAL HAI?
Abdul Hannan Nizami - Ask Imaam10 Oct 2012
Playing chess and reading Harry potter.
I would like to know if it is permissible to play chess without any gambling and whether it is advisable to read Harry Potter literature, and if…
- Mufti Online3 Oct 2012
Playing Draughts
Is it permissible to play the game draught?
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee - Mufti Online28 Aug 2012
Designing Cartoons and Animations
I am a graphic designer by profession. Sometimes, I am hired to design cartoons and animations of people, animals, etc. Can I accept these jobs?
Mufti Zakaria Makada - Ask Imaam20 Jan 2012
Creating a video game
Is it permissible for me to create a video game? If so is it permissible for me to create the game but not be involved in the part that creates…
Mufti Zaid Mohammed Shelia - Jamiat KZN5 Dec 2011
Is it permissible to engage in sport like Karate and Kickboxing?
Q. Is it permissible to engage in sport like Karate and Kickboxing?
Mufti Suhail Tarmahomed - Jamiat KZN6 Dec 2010
Is it permissible to play board games?
Is it permissible to play board games?
Suhail Tarmahomed - Ask Imaam24 May 2010
I want to change my name to an Islamic name simply because I like to be called by Islamic name. And if I change my name, I can also change the picture in my passport (which
I want to change my name to an Islamic name simply because I like to be called by Islamic name. And if I change my name, I can also change the…
Ml. Luqman Hansrot - Ask Imaam18 Jan 2010
I would like to find out if it is permissable to do fishing as a sport or for leisure.
I would like to find out if it is permissable to do fishing as a sport or for leisure.
Ml. Faizal Riza - Ask Imaam27 Aug 2009
Q1) Is wearing tavees permissible. nowadays lots of people wear it for protection. did the nabi (saw) forbade this?...Q2) Is swimming, horse riding, bows and arrows, wrestling and racing are sports that nabi (saw) use to do? can we say that they are considered to be sunnah?
Q1) Is wearing tavees permissible. nowadays lots of people wear it for protection. did the nabi (saw) forbade this? Q2) Is swimming, horse riding,…
Ml. Zakariyya bin Ahmed - Ask Imaam7 Apr 2009
I live in germany and I have a problem. I know i musnt kill people but I did in games. Is it allowed?
I live in germany and I have a problem. I know i musnt kill people but I did in games. Is it allowed?
Ml. Sajid bin Shabbir - Ask Imaam17 Dec 2008
What is the islamic shariah on watching or participating in sports where the full satr is not covered
I just have a few questions regarding the Satr, 1. What is the islamic shariah on watching or participating in sports where the full satr is not…
- Ask Imaam17 Sep 2007
Swimming in the same pool as Non Muslims
1.Is swimmming allowed in the same pool where non-muslims swim even if no-one is in the pool?As they do not do istinjaa,would the water be najs?…
Ml. Ehzaz Ajmeri - Ask Imaam27 Apr 2006
Sometimes I come from intensive sports and the time for prayer has already started what should I do, first take a bath (ie retarding the prayer) or pray first?
1)Sometimes I come from intensive sports and the time for prayer has already started what should I do, first take a bath (ie retarding the prayer)…
Muhammed Zakariyya Desai - Ask Imaam18 Nov 2005
My mom lets my younger sister go out to school football games and things like this often at night. When she goes, she wears shorts and t-shirts
My mom lets my younger sister go out to school football games and things like this often at night. When she goes, she wears shorts and t-shirts and…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam11 Oct 2005
Can a person play a board game wherein you have to roll a dice
Can a person play a board game wherein you have to roll a dice. Many people believe that it is impermissible to play with dice. Jazakallah for your…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Aug 2005
I would like to know if I am allowed to play video games if mute my TV so no music is heard.
I would like to know if I am allowed to play video games if mute my TV so no music is heard. I know these games have animate object, but what about…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam25 Aug 2005
permissible for adults or children to wear a baseball cap while playing sports
I was wondering if it is permissible for adults or children to wear a baseball cap while playing sports. Or is this emmulation of the kuffar.
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam22 Aug 2004
Chess is not a waste of time
I don't agree with you on Question 96. You state "chess and games of its like are generally addictive and in addition to it are a complete waste of…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam19 Mar 2004
Salaams.What exercises/sports were recommended by Rasoollullah S.A.W.?Please quote exact hadith narrations, e.g. of wrestling,swimming,running,shooting,sword,etc.
Nabi Sallalaahu alaihi Wasallam advised the Ummah: "Everything with which a mans plays is unlawful, except his shooting of arrows, his training his…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam26 Feb 2004
what is the meaning of dreaming several times of swimming pool and water?
Water in ones dream could be a sign of good or bad. It all depends on more detail of the dream. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Nov 2003
I have been wanting to know the ruling on computer games as i am a heavy gamer, is it halaal or haraam?if haraam why?
If the computer game is educational or imparts some form of skill, it is permissible otherwise not. Most computer games to our knowledge are but…
Mufti Muhammad Kadwa - Ask Imaam15 Sep 2003
can woman show her breast to other woman? can we wear brassiere and cover from navel till knees and swim in ladies only pools?
If the satr of man and woman is the same i.e., from navel till knees, can one woman see the top of other woman? One of my friends while feeding her…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam5 Jun 2003
is it permissible to go swimming in these places and conditions where other men’s satar’s are being exposed
On Sunday nights there is a Asian mens only swimming session at the local leisure centre.now some men come with shorts on covering there satar but…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam30 Oct 2002
Is it permissible for men to wax or shave their legs for sporting reasons?
In principle, it is not permissible for a man to expose his Satar (area between the navel and the kness) to anyone. Therefore, waxing legs for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam25 Oct 2002
regarding playing video games considering them beneficial for Jihaad?
I live here in Karachi, one of your friends read 'somewhere' on your site that is permissible to play video games if some 'particular conditions'…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam2 Jun 2002
Is this true, is watching sport on tv allowed? Or is it haraam??
Salaam!Some people believe that watching soccer on t.v is not haraam as it is not like watching a filthy movie on tv or some hollywood movie, but it…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 May 2002
I take photos only for passport. In a gathering, the video was being taken. When I got up from the dinner they criticized and told me why I am going to Mecca. The photo is taken there also.
Photography, taking of pictures, video, etc. are all totally prohibited in Shari'ah. Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Verily the people who…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam12 Mar 2002
Can I watch sports on TV?
I do not use the TV to watch any other programmes but sports such as Cricket, Soccor & motor racing. It is not practical and financially viable for…
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam29 Jan 2002
What does islam say about sports? what are haram and halal? or are they all haram.
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
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam9 Sep 2001
I would like to know if it is permissible for me to open an arcade (video game shop)for a buisness so that i can earn my sustanance through it.
It is not permissible to earn one's income through a video game shop. and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best Mufti Ebrahim Desai FATWA DEPT.
Mufti Ebrahim Desai - Ask Imaam10 Aug 2001
Is it permissible to play board games such as Scrabble with ones wife? What about games that are played with a dice, such as Monopoly?
Assalaamu Alaykum Wa Rahmatullaahi Wa Barakaatuhu Nabi (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) said, 'Anything that distracts from Divine rememberance is void…
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