The Ruling on Condemning Women’s Participation in Sports Events

Question:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh. This man says: We heard yesterday the condemnation of women driving cars, but Allah thwarted their plot. Now, today, they are condemning women’s participation in sports events, claiming that this is part of progress and civilization. What is your advice?

Answer:
They are increasing. He says they are condemning. Huh? And now they are condemning. Condemning is good; condemning means disapproving, meaning they disapprove. I am answering based on what I hear. Yes, what does he say? He says, may Allah keep you safe, and now they are condemning women’s participation in sports events. And he says they are condemning, which is good. Meaning, they disapprove of this matter. However, if they are calling for it, meaning they are advocating for it, then that is wrong, for I am against openly advocating for what is wrong.