What is the ruling on watching football matches on television?
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The questioner : The ruling on watching football matches on television?
The Shaykh : If watching them does not prevent the viewers from performing the obligatory duties imposed upon them, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, if the time for prayer arrives and they do not pray, or if the congregation is present and they do not attend, then this is forbidden amusement.
The Shaykh : If watching them does not prevent the viewers from performing the obligatory duties imposed upon them, then there is nothing wrong with it. However, if the time for prayer arrives and they do not pray, or if the congregation is present and they do not attend, then this is forbidden amusement.
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