The Grading of the Hadith: (There is no racing except in three.)
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The grading of the hadith: (There is no racing except in three)
His Eminence the Shaykh: What is the authenticity of the hadith whose meaning is: (There is no racing except in three: a hoof, a blade, or a wing) What is your opinion regarding those who hold races for chickens or pigeons?
Look, my brother! The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (There is no racing except in a blade, a hoof, or a wing) Racing means: the eyes; because these things are utilized in war and fighting, so for the sake of this benefit, the Lawgiver permitted compensation in them. If your chicken is utilized in fighting, such that you ride it and it gallops and runs, then there is no harm; otherwise, there is no.
The Shaykh: So these races for pigeons or chickens are forbidden, whether with compensation or without compensation. As for with compensation, it is apparent; because it is gambling. As for without compensation; because it is a distraction, and when a person is tempted by a pigeon race, his night and day become entirely occupied with it, either in body and heart, or in heart alone, so leave it.
His Eminence the Shaykh: What is the authenticity of the hadith whose meaning is: (There is no racing except in three: a hoof, a blade, or a wing) What is your opinion regarding those who hold races for chickens or pigeons?
Look, my brother! The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) said: (There is no racing except in a blade, a hoof, or a wing) Racing means: the eyes; because these things are utilized in war and fighting, so for the sake of this benefit, the Lawgiver permitted compensation in them. If your chicken is utilized in fighting, such that you ride it and it gallops and runs, then there is no harm; otherwise, there is no.
The Shaykh: So these races for pigeons or chickens are forbidden, whether with compensation or without compensation. As for with compensation, it is apparent; because it is gambling. As for without compensation; because it is a distraction, and when a person is tempted by a pigeon race, his night and day become entirely occupied with it, either in body and heart, or in heart alone, so leave it.