The Ruling on Racing in Sports
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In Ramadan, there are sports tournaments and competitions in football. Several teams are formed, and each team contributes a specific amount, such as five hundred or one thousand riyals. One person collects the money and buys prizes with it. The winner takes the cup or the specific prize they have designated. What is the ruling on this action?
This is forbidden and not permissible, because these players who pay may profit or may lose. They are currently in debt, but one may profit while another may not; perhaps the prize will go to someone else. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: (There is no racing except in the hoof, the arrow, or the horse) This is not permissible. It is obligatory to inform the youth that this is not permissible, and in my opinion, if Allah wills, they will be guided.
This is forbidden and not permissible, because these players who pay may profit or may lose. They are currently in debt, but one may profit while another may not; perhaps the prize will go to someone else. It is established from the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) that he said: (There is no racing except in the hoof, the arrow, or the horse) This is not permissible. It is obligatory to inform the youth that this is not permissible, and in my opinion, if Allah wills, they will be guided.