Women Practicing Sport
It is an undeniable fact that woman’s practicing sport is, in principle, Islamically accepted. However, there are many conditions that are to be met in this respect. They are as follows:
1. Women must not adorn themselves for the purpose of being seen by men.
2. They must not unveil any of their private parts that Islam orders them to cover.
3. They must not intermingle with men in any way that brings them physically close together.
It is reported that when the Prophet (peace and blessing be upon him) had a race with `A’ishah (may Allah be pleased with her) he made sure that men were on the front and `A’ishah in the back. This has two significances; first the permissibility of woman’s practicing sport, and second the legal requirements that are to be met in this respect. We are here to make it crystal clear that we, Muslims are not to be hot on the Westerners, for they adopt manners that go against the teachings of our religion.
Thereby, in the light of the above-mentioned facts, it’s clear that women’s practicing sport is governed with restrictions relating to Islamic observances that must be followed.
By: Dr. `Ali Muhyy Ed-Deen Al-Qara Daghi ~ Islamonline ~
