Open AccessSport from an Islamic perspective
Author(s) -
Mohammad Maroof Rasikh
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
addaiyan journal of arts humanaties and social sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2581-8783
DOI - 10.36099/ajahss.3.6.7
Subject(s) - islam , sword , blessing , legitimacy , creatures , political science , law , psychology , advertising , politics , natural (archaeology) , engineering , business , history , mechanical engineering , archaeology
The participation of the Prophet (PBUH) in sports such asrunning, wrestling, horse riding, and so on is a great example of thelegitimacy of sports. In regard to the purpose of sports in Islam, the firstgoal is to strengthen the human body so that it can perform its duties andresponsibilities more effectively. Exercise is the nourishment of the bodyand mind, giving humans the necessary strength and abilities.Some rules and regulations for sports laid by Islam which should befollowed by Muslims are as follow:• Exercise should not interfere with an athlete’s main duties andresponsibilities.• Mixing between men and women is not allowed on sports teams.It is forbidden in Islam and Muslims should avoid it.• Gambling and betting are not permitted in games, and any game thatbecomes a gambling tool is haram (not permitted).• In sports competitions, other living creatures should not be harmed.Some games that took place during the time of Prophet Muhammad, peace and blessing upon him arewrestling, shooting arrows, sports with weapons (sword and knives), and horse riding.