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Competitions And Contests

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Darussalam · Volume 4

24. The ChaptersOn Jihâd

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2878. It was narrated from Abu Hurairah that the Messenger of Allâh ﷺ said: "There should be no prizes for racing except races with camels and horses." (Sahih)

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2878 - حَدَّثَنَا أَبُو بَكْرِ بْنُ أَبِي شَيْبَةَ قَالَ: حَدَّثَنَا عَبْدَةُ بْنُ سُلَيْمَانَ، عَنْ مُحَمَّدِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو، عَنْ أَبِي الْحَكَمِ، مَوْلَى بَنِي لَيْثٍ، عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ، قَالَ: قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ: «لَا سَبْقَ، إِلَّا فِي خُفٍّ أَوْ حَافِرٍ»

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Some animals have undivided hooves such as the horses, donkeys or mules. The reference here is to those animals that have such hooves. Horses are used in Jihâd, so to arouse the interest of training them, horse-races could be arranged. The other Ahâdith prove the lawfulness of competitions in running, shooting arrows and wrestling. Therefore, showing appreciation to any game that can be used in Jihâd is allowed. Participating in other games or encouraging them is waste of time, money and abilities. So, they should be avoided.