The Ruling on Prioritizing Attending Matches over Attending Lectures

Question:
The matches held in the stadiums are attended by twenty-five thousand spectators, whereas the lectures are attended by only a thousand. Is it not the case that the media bear the burden of promoting sports in the newspapers, on television, and on the radio? Then, when the mu'adhdhin calls for prayer, only two hundred people come down from the spectators to pray, without any hesitation due to their longing for the match. Why is this, and where are the scholars? Knowing that Islam came before football, why has this number become so large in football?

Answer:
I have not heard Allah say, and few of His servants, Satan reached us. We seek help from Allah. This is what is strange in the last days. How? It has existed since ancient times. Souls are inclined toward falsehood and play. Yes. Obedience to Allah and His Messenger is heavy for them, except for those whom Allah has guided, granted success, and rectified their hearts. We ask Allah for safety and well-being. Yes.