What is the ruling on 'arabah? (It is a game played with sticks or swords).
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The questioner : The drum that is played in the popular game called al-'urda?
The Shaykh : Yes, what they call 'arabah in Sham.
The questioner : We call it al-'urda?
The Shaykh : You call it al-'urda! I did not understand it. So, what is the matter with al-'urda?
The questioner : It has a lot of noise, Shaykh, and it has...
The Shaykh : It depends on the circumstances. If it is mere play that does not involve anything forbidden, it is permissible at times, on the condition that it does not become their constant habit. As for swords, for example, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade displaying weapons for fear that Satan might take advantage of the weapon and direct it toward his Muslim brother. However, without weapons, for example with sticks or the like, and provided that it does not breed hatred in hearts, if it is as we mentioned, then it is permissible.
The Shaykh : Yes, what they call 'arabah in Sham.
The questioner : We call it al-'urda?
The Shaykh : You call it al-'urda! I did not understand it. So, what is the matter with al-'urda?
The questioner : It has a lot of noise, Shaykh, and it has...
The Shaykh : It depends on the circumstances. If it is mere play that does not involve anything forbidden, it is permissible at times, on the condition that it does not become their constant habit. As for swords, for example, the Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings be upon him) forbade displaying weapons for fear that Satan might take advantage of the weapon and direct it toward his Muslim brother. However, without weapons, for example with sticks or the like, and provided that it does not breed hatred in hearts, if it is as we mentioned, then it is permissible.
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