What is the stance of Islam towards wrestling? Stuff like the WWE and TNA? Is it accepted in Islamic civilization and is anything said about the sport of wrestling in the Quran?
Still no replies? I'm just curious, IF I were to ever convert to Islam, I could continue watching wrestling. I assume there's nothing wrong with it, I've always had a passion for the wrestling business since I was a kid.
I'm not sure but the way they dress is inappropriate, at least from what is seen in commercial wrestling.
In Islam, the men have a certain level of modesty they have to observe. They cannot expose themself from the navel to the knee. I hope though this doesn't keep you from accepting Islam, that is if you will or have ever given it a thought
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*Without Allah, without Islam, life would be meaningless. If I've ever learned patience, it's because of this. Alhamdulillah...*
Wrestling. The Prophet wrestled with a number of men, one of whom was Rukanah ibn `Abd Yazid ibn Hashim ibn `Abdul-Muttalib, who lived in Makkah and was a skillful wrestler. People used to come to him from distant territories and challenge him in wrestling. Ibn Ishaq narrated the story of Rukanah: Once the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) met him in one of the mountain paths of Makkah, whereupon he said to him, "O Rukanah! Will not you fear Allah and accept what I am calling you to?" Rukanah replied, "O Muhammad! Do you have a witness to verify your truthfulness?" So the Prophet said, "If I beat you in wrestling, will you believe in Allah and His Messenger?" The man replied, "Yes." The Prophet wrestled him and defeated him. Rukanah was astonished with that, and he asked the Prophet to acquit him of their agreement, which is belief, and to have a rematch. So they had a second and a third rematch where the Prophet also defeated him. Rukanah was astonished and said, "This is very strange indeed!" Then he immediately embraced Islam. Other narrations state that he embraced Islam after the conquest (fath)of Makkah" (Al-Hakim, Abu Dawud, and At-Tirmidhi).
The Prophet also wrestled with Abu Al-Aswad Al-Jumahi, who was so strong that he would stand on a cow hide, and ten men would pull the hide to take it from under his feet, but in the end, the hide would be torn and he had not moved an inch.
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2) Whenever an army of Mujahidin moved out from Madinah, Rasulullah
(Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) first inspected them to ensure that nothing
was lacking in men and equipment. If anyone was underage, he would send them
back to Madinah. While setting out for Uhud, Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam) carried out this inspection. He ordered the young boys to go back.
Among them were 'Abdullah bin Umar, Zaid-bin-Thabit, Usamah-bin-Zaid,
Zaid-bin-Arqam, Baraa-bin-Aazib, 'Amr*bin-Hazam, Usaid-bin-Zuhair,
'Urabah-bin-Aus, Abu Said Khudri, Sumurah-bin-Jundub and Raf'e-bin- Khadij.
All of them had just entered their teens. Khadij said to the Prophet
((Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), 'O Prophet of Allah! My son Rafe'e is a very
good archer.' Rafe'e too stood on his toes to show himself taller than he
actual was. Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam) permitted him to stay
on. When Samrah bin Jundub learnt about this, he complained to his
step-father Murrah bin Sanaan saying, 'Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi
Wasallam) has permitted Raf'ee and rejected me, while I am sure to beat him
in a wrestling contest and, therefore, I was more deserving of the Prophet's
favour.' This was reported to Rasulullah (Sallallaahu Alayhi Wasallam), who
allowed Samrah to prove his claim by wrestling with Rafe. Samrah did
actually beat Rafe in the bout and he too was permitted to stay in the army.
In view of the above two incidents, it is clear that wrestling itself is a
permissible (Mubaah) skill that obtained Deeni benefits. In principle, one
may follow a Mubaah act on condition it is not contaminated with anything
un-Islamic. Some of the un-Islamic factors which may render wrestling
prohibited are: a) Being commercialized venture, hence, un-Islamic factors,
intermingling of sexes, exposure of Satar, etc. b) Being unmindful of
Salaat.
Yeah, thank you for the replies. The exposure is not a problem, I know plenty of balanced wrestling gear that could cover me up.
And I already kind of have accepted Islam, I'm just not a convert. I'm a Taoist. I believe that the Quran has many truths to it, though.
And that's interesting, I never knew that info about the prophet. I can image the ring style would be different from today's though Thanks for the info
I do not know how to correctly answer this without a source and such a thing can affect your deen so it's best if I do not give my opinion but yes I do have a comment on that. WWE is fake so why watch it?
redblackmask, I used to watch wrestling a lot when I was a little kid and i still watch WWE sometimes, haven't watched TNA for some time. I don't think there's anything wrong in watching wrestling in islam other than probably about modest dress codes.
Yeah but I guess you guys don't understand it from my point of view
When you've grown up with wrestling, when you have it in your blood, when you have such a passion for the wrestling industry, you know it's scripted entertainment, you will let nothing stand in your way of being a wrestler. I guess we have conflicting points of view here because we come from completely different environments I assume, and that's ok.
Now I'm at a point where I have to decide: Do I continue forwards with my lifelong dream, or do I follow with what God is guiding me to do? I'm in between a rock and a hard place, here.
Yeah but I guess you guys don't understand it from my point of view
When you've grown up with wrestling, when you have it in your blood, when you have such a passion for the wrestling industry, you know it's scripted entertainment, you will let nothing stand in your way of being a wrestler. I guess we have conflicting points of view here because we come from completely different environments I assume, and that's ok.
Now I'm at a point where I have to decide: Do I continue forwards with my lifelong dream, or do I follow with what God is guiding me to do? I'm in between a rock and a hard place, here.
Your question basically translates to: Do I want the temporary pleasure of this life, or do I prefer eternal pleasure in the afterlife?
I know how it must feel to give up a dream that big, but inshaAllah you will be rewarded for whatever suffering and heartbreak you go through for it.
I always tell people to channel their desires and talents for haram into the halal. So for example, if someone has a great voice, instead of using it to sing in a band with music, sing anasheed. Try to figure out how you can apply your love for wrestling in a way that Islam approves of.
The prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said: "Whoever abandons something for the sake of Allaah, He will replace it for him with something better than it”
Now I'm at a point where I have to decide: Do I continue forwards with my lifelong dream, or do I follow with what God is guiding me to do? I'm in between a rock and a hard place, here.
Then theres ur answer plain and simple, whats stopping you
"O ye who belive! Endure, outdo all others in endurance, be ready, and observe your duty to Allah, in order that you may succeed"
personal i think this is a small matter and u shouldnt worry about it accpet the truth since u believe it and the rest will fall in place learn islam and try to gain eman and u will find all this things we thought we need will go away And Allah knows best
"The Human being is an enemy to what he is ignorant of"
..... prophet Muhammad peace be upon him said: "Whoever abandons something for the sake of Allaah, He will replace it for him with something better than it”
Jazak Allah for sharing it with all. I was very fond of Hindu movies , tv serials few years back. After reading this hadith , I decided to abandon Hindi serials & Eng movies with this hope that Allah will reward me for this ( InshaAllah ).
To the thread started , to my knowledge , wrestling is not forbidden in Islam at all . I saw ( only for few seconds ) some Japanese wrestlers ...yak ......the way they dressed , looks like they have no shame. If u want to take part in this sport , try to cover yourself from naval to knee .
If you are really convinced that Islam is the truth , don't delay to accept it. If u break the command of dress code , still u will remain as a Muslim & punishment won't be eternal fire .
And Allah Knows Best.
Christ will never be proud to reject to be a slave to God .....holy Quran, chapter Women , 4: 172
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Thanks for the info
I apologize if I upseted you.why watch it?
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