What is the ruling on pointing a sword in jest, and how did the Abyssinians play with it in the Prophet’s (peace and blessings be upon him) mosque?
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The questioner : ...
The Shaykh : What is the ruling?
The questioner : What is the ruling on fighting with a sword?
The Shaykh : One should not point a sword at his brother, for it is dangerous and prohibited.
The questioner : Did these Abyssinians play in this manner only, without fighting?
The Shaykh : So, he points with the sword, but he does not point it at his companion, yes.
The Shaykh : What is the ruling?
The questioner : What is the ruling on fighting with a sword?
The Shaykh : One should not point a sword at his brother, for it is dangerous and prohibited.
The questioner : Did these Abyssinians play in this manner only, without fighting?
The Shaykh : So, he points with the sword, but he does not point it at his companion, yes.