The Ruling on Watching Football Matches for Students of Knowledge
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Question:
This questioner, may Allah reward you, asks: What is your opinion on watching football matches, even if the players are Muslims?
Answer:
My brothers, you are students of knowledge. Use your time for what is beneficial, such as seeking knowledge and research, and do not pay attention to these sports matches. They are a waste of time and bring you no benefit. What benefit do you get from them? They waste your time, and you are students of knowledge. Every hour is considered precious time; do not waste it, for it will result in a gap in your knowledge later. You are on the noblest path and in the noblest direction. You should occupy your time with seeking beneficial knowledge and doing righteous deeds. This is what is required of the Muslim, and of Muslim youth in particular. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
This questioner, may Allah reward you, asks: What is your opinion on watching football matches, even if the players are Muslims?
Answer:
My brothers, you are students of knowledge. Use your time for what is beneficial, such as seeking knowledge and research, and do not pay attention to these sports matches. They are a waste of time and bring you no benefit. What benefit do you get from them? They waste your time, and you are students of knowledge. Every hour is considered precious time; do not waste it, for it will result in a gap in your knowledge later. You are on the noblest path and in the noblest direction. You should occupy your time with seeking beneficial knowledge and doing righteous deeds. This is what is required of the Muslim, and of Muslim youth in particular. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you,
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، محاضرات في العقيدة والدعوة-03-وإنه لكتاب عزيز\صالح الفوزان\كبار العلماء — youtube.com (36:46)
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