What is the ruling on the game of billiards?
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The questioner : What is the ruling on playing the game of billiards, where the balls are on the table and struck with the cue?
The Shaykh : If it does not distract one from the obedience of Allah.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : And from fulfilling social and domestic obligations.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : All play in which a son of Adam engages is invalid, but it is not forbidden unless it is accompanied by something forbidden.
The questioner : May Allah bless you and prolong your life in the obedience of Allah.
The Shaykh : May Allah keep you safe.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good. Pray for us, O Shaykh. May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : And you are the ones in greater need of our prayers.
The questioner : I seek forgiveness from Allah. I seek forgiveness from Allah.
The Shaykh : You are a group, and I am one.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : If it does not distract one from the obedience of Allah.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : And from fulfilling social and domestic obligations.
The questioner: Yes.
The Shaykh : All play in which a son of Adam engages is invalid, but it is not forbidden unless it is accompanied by something forbidden.
The questioner : May Allah bless you and prolong your life in the obedience of Allah.
The Shaykh : May Allah keep you safe.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good. Pray for us, O Shaykh. May Allah bless you.
The Shaykh : And you are the ones in greater need of our prayers.
The questioner : I seek forgiveness from Allah. I seek forgiveness from Allah.
The Shaykh : You are a group, and I am one.
The questioner : May Allah reward you with good, O Shaykh. May Allah bless you.
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