What is the ruling on going to a football stadium to watch matches?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no harm in watching football matches in the stadium if it does not lead to neglecting an obligation such as prayer, or seeing nudity, or creating animosity and enmity. However, it is better to avoid it because it is a diversion and often leads to missing an obligation or committing a forbidden act.
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