Watching matches is a waste of time and may include what is wrong
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The questioner:
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he asks about the ruling on watching football matches on television?
The Shaykh:
Whether on the television or on the screen next to the television, this is idle nonsense and a waste of time with no benefit. Yes.
The questioner:
And likewise.
The Shaykh:
If there is no wrong in the match, but if there is wrong in it, then the matter is more severe. Yes.
Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success, he asks about the ruling on watching football matches on television?
The Shaykh:
Whether on the television or on the screen next to the television, this is idle nonsense and a waste of time with no benefit. Yes.
The questioner:
And likewise.
The Shaykh:
If there is no wrong in the match, but if there is wrong in it, then the matter is more severe. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [3436/1825] مشاهدة المباريات مضيعة للوقت وقد تشتمل على منكرات - الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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