Ruling on Exposing the Awrah in Men's Sports
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Question:
On television, wrestling is broadcast in front of women, and the wrestlers' awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) is clearly visible to them. What is your opinion on this?
Answer:
It is not permissible to display anything in which the awrah is exposed: not in wrestling, nor in competitions such as football, nor in anything else. Any game in which the awrah is exposed or in which prayers are neglected is not permissible to attend.
However, if the awrah is preserved in it, and no forbidden act is committed, and prayers are not neglected, then the matter is easy.
But if there is exposure of the awrah in wrestling, it is forbidden for both men and women alike. The same applies to football matches if the awrah and thighs are exposed; that is forbidden for everyone. And if this leads to the loss of prayer at its proper time or in congregation, it is forbidden for everyone. We ask Allah for guidance.
On television, wrestling is broadcast in front of women, and the wrestlers' awrah (the part of the body that must be covered) is clearly visible to them. What is your opinion on this?
Answer:
It is not permissible to display anything in which the awrah is exposed: not in wrestling, nor in competitions such as football, nor in anything else. Any game in which the awrah is exposed or in which prayers are neglected is not permissible to attend.
However, if the awrah is preserved in it, and no forbidden act is committed, and prayers are not neglected, then the matter is easy.
But if there is exposure of the awrah in wrestling, it is forbidden for both men and women alike. The same applies to football matches if the awrah and thighs are exposed; that is forbidden for everyone. And if this leads to the loss of prayer at its proper time or in congregation, it is forbidden for everyone. We ask Allah for guidance.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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