Wrestling with the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) over sheep and wrestling for money
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The questioner:
Is it established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wrestled Rakanah for a flock of his sheep (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh:
It is defective, and I do not know how to resolve its chain. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: Wrestling is not valid for money, and racing on foot is not valid for money,
The questioner:
even if it is from one side.
The Shaykh:
It is not valid; the actions are a condition for validity.
The questioner:
If Allah wills.
Is it established that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) wrestled Rakanah for a flock of his sheep (peace and blessings be upon him)?
The Shaykh:
It is defective, and I do not know how to resolve its chain. The Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
There is no racing except for a mudd or a cup
لا سبق إلا بنصف أو كفThe questioner:
even if it is from one side.
The Shaykh:
It is not valid; the actions are a condition for validity.
The questioner:
If Allah wills.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام [ ابن باز ] [ الشرح الجديد ]، باب الزهد والورع — islamhouse.com (10:00)
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