Leisure and Islam

Leisure in an Islamic context

“…There are frequently quoted examples of the Prophet's involvement in, and endorsement of, sports of various kinds. "Teach your children swimming, shooting and horse-back riding" (Ibrahim, 1982). "Teach your sons the art of archery, swimming and riding" (Hanafy, 1995).…”

Sport and Common Business Practices for the Sport Investor through the Lens of Islam

“…Elements frequently discussed in the various rules and laws of Islam include: having a mission, respect for authority and mediation, embracing cooperation, the acceptance of physical practice and training, and the veneration for competition, responsibility, honesty, and obedience. The Quran and the Sunna are full of references to sport to support this conclusion and the positive perspective of sport shared by Muslims in general (Adelrahman, 1992;Farooq & Parker, 2009;Ibrahim, 1982;Radzi & Abdullah, 2010;Walseth, 1998;Zaman, 1997). Walseth and Fasting (2003) argued, specifically because of historical Islamic texts, more Muslims today interpret sport as uniquely positioned and supported by the religion because it provides an opportunity for worship which in turn increases their prospects of realizing entry into the gates provided by the Hearafter.…”

Ideology, politics and sport in Egypt

“…Archery and swimming were encouraged among the Young Muslims, being necessary for the defence of the Arabic Empire. Among the rulers, hunting with the use of hawk and hound was favoured, but a sport order as such had not evolved in Egypt (Ibrahim, 1982).…”