The Ruling on Dramas and Parties in Summer Camps
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Question:
He says: What is the ruling on using or watching the shows and dramas in the Ramadan and summer camps? He says: What is the ruling on using or watching the shows and dramas in the summer camps? Knowing that there is some lying in them, but there is also some recreation and some bringing of joy to the attendees?
Answer:
If there is something forbidden in it, it is not permissible. However, if there is no forbidden matter in it—such as racing on foot or on horses, no exposure of private parts, no forbidden mixing of men and women, and no neglect of prayers—then there is no harm in it. It is a matter that broadens the mind, though it is still a blameworthy act, praise be to Allah. Whether it is on foot, wrestling, or horse racing, and there is no backbiting or talebearing.
He says: What is the ruling on using or watching the shows and dramas in the Ramadan and summer camps? He says: What is the ruling on using or watching the shows and dramas in the summer camps? Knowing that there is some lying in them, but there is also some recreation and some bringing of joy to the attendees?
Answer:
If there is something forbidden in it, it is not permissible. However, if there is no forbidden matter in it—such as racing on foot or on horses, no exposure of private parts, no forbidden mixing of men and women, and no neglect of prayers—then there is no harm in it. It is a matter that broadens the mind, though it is still a blameworthy act, praise be to Allah. Whether it is on foot, wrestling, or horse racing, and there is no backbiting or talebearing.
Source
لقاءات لابن باز - لقاء مع إخوة في الله - ابن باز - ٣ — archive.org (31:59)
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