The Ruling on Street Racing
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Question:
A questioner says: Street racing has become widespread recently. What is the ruling on street racing in your opinion?
Answer:
Anything that poses a danger to a person or to others is not permissible. Allah the Exalted said:[Al-Baqarah 2:195] Street racing and speeding beyond the norm, running red lights, and violating traffic rules are all prohibited causes, because they lead to hazards and the destruction of lives and property. A Muslim should be gentle in driving his car, follow the principles of driving, and not expose himself or others to danger. Yes.
A questioner says: Street racing has become widespread recently. What is the ruling on street racing in your opinion?
Answer:
Anything that poses a danger to a person or to others is not permissible. Allah the Exalted said:
and do not throw [yourselves] with your [own] hands into destruction [by refraining]
وَلَا تُلْقُوا بِأَيْدِيكُمْ إِلَى التَّهْلُكَةِ
Source
75-لقاءات مع الشيخ صالح الفوزان - 06--21-11-1432 — archive.org (19:57)
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