What is the ruling on watching women's wrestling?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The wrestling known today is forbidden for men and women because it involves the uncovering of 'awrah (intimate parts), and it is even more strictly forbidden for women. Free time should be utilized in obedience to Allah, such as memorizing the Qur'an and studying the , not in watching what Allah has forbidden.
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