The Ruling on Watching Soccer Matches at Times Other Than Prayer
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Question:
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on watching soccer matches at times other than prayer?
Answer:
If it involves exposing the private parts, it is not permissible. If they are covered and there is no exposure of the private parts, and one does not spend a long time with it or miss the prayer, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, leaving it is better because it has no benefit; it has no benefit for the person. But we do not say it is forbidden as long as it does not lead to prohibited matters, so it is not forbidden. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, what is the ruling on watching soccer matches at times other than prayer?
Answer:
If it involves exposing the private parts, it is not permissible. If they are covered and there is no exposure of the private parts, and one does not spend a long time with it or miss the prayer, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, leaving it is better because it has no benefit; it has no benefit for the person. But we do not say it is forbidden as long as it does not lead to prohibited matters, so it is not forbidden. Yes.
Source
شرح بلوغ المرام من أدلة الأحكام [ صالح الفوزان ]، كتاب الأطعمة — islamhouse.com (41:12)
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