The Wisdom of Teaching Children Swimming, Archery, and Horseback Riding
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Question:
Is there a report from 'Umar ibn al-Khattab that he said, "Teach your sons swimming, archery, and horseback riding"?
Answer:
Yes, this is a well-known tradition, and these matters are good to teach them: swimming and moving in the water, because they may need it, or they may save others from drowning. Archery is also needed for jihad in the path of Allah and for inflicting harm on the enemy. Likewise, horseback riding, because horses are the mounts of jihad in the path of Allah the Exalted, and they will remain until the Hour stands. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Sunan an-Nasa'i 3574Sahih (Darussalam)
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Is there a report from 'Umar ibn al-Khattab that he said, "Teach your sons swimming, archery, and horseback riding"?
Answer:
Yes, this is a well-known tradition, and these matters are good to teach them: swimming and moving in the water, because they may need it, or they may save others from drowning. Archery is also needed for jihad in the path of Allah and for inflicting harm on the enemy. Likewise, horseback riding, because horses are the mounts of jihad in the path of Allah the Exalted, and they will remain until the Hour stands. The Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
Goodness is tied to the forelocks of horses until the Day of Resurrection
الخير معقود في نواصيها الخير إلى يوم القيامةThe presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، برنامج (فتاوى) (160) لمعالي الشيخ صالح الفوزان بتاريخ [1438-04-13] - كبار العلماء — youtube.com (16:18)
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