Discussion on the reality of football.

The questioner : I say, our Shaykh, excuse me regarding the current issue of football. I mean, from what we see and observe of the people who play football, and even our religious brothers who say, "By Allah, this is a matter of strength," but when we come to see the reality, the truth is that the reality is contrary to this, contrary to what you said. It has now become

The Shaykh : a pastime.

The questioner : A pastime, yes, it is practiced.

The Shaykh : and a source of amusement.

The questioner : And a source of amusement, and it has taken up all their time.

The Shaykh : And it is a waste of people's time from what is more important.

The questioner : Yes, indeed. So the truth is, I do not know, I saw regarding the fatwa that you spoke about.

The Shaykh : No, no, the fatwa is still in effect.

The questioner : Yes, but if I do not know, could you clarify the matters more, that the reality now is contrary to the speech in which you, may Allah reward you with good, spoke, even among the religious people.

The Shaykh : It is not contrary to our speech.

The questioner : O Shaykh, the fatwa is for those whose concern it is. Shaykh, what is your opinion on this story?

The Shaykh : It is not permissible.

The questioner : Yes, this is it.

The Shaykh : It is not permissible.

The questioner : Yes, that is correct.

The Shaykh : Yes, that is correct.