What is the ruling on children aged 5 to 10 years playing sports?

The basic ruling on practicing sports is permissibility, as long as it does not involve gambling, harm, or forbidden acts such as engaging in pagan rituals or exposing 'awrah (intimate parts). Sports are beneficial for strengthening the body and are among the objectives of Islam. Therefore, there is no harm in boys practicing sports, provided that it does not lead to any شرعي (religiously forbidden) consequence. Guardians must monitor them so that sports do not come at the expense of their other interests, such as education and rest. It is important to know that a boy is not مكلف (religiously accountable) and does not sin by committing forbidden acts; rather, the address is directed to his guardian.