Sports & Games

Q: I was wondering if it is permissible to train in martial arts where the training entails getting hit in the face?

Q: I was wondering what the shariah law says in terms of what we are supposed to do in terms of a self defence situation. Can you please explain what I am allowed to do to defend my self and what I am not?

Q: I was wondering if it is permissible to do chi related martial arts. Chi related practices stem from doaist or buddist practices from what I know but I also heard that there are energy principles in Islam in which I am not familiar with.

Q: I know you are not allowed to watch football but are you allowed to support a football team?

Q: Is "Chess" Haraam Or Halaal? If it is Haram then for what reasons?

Q: When one plays poker without money involved for fun, is this allowed in accordance to sharia law?

Q: I play badminton and to play that I need to wear nikkar which is above the knee. Because in this game rapid movements are required which is very hard wearing trouser. Is it permissible to wear this during game?

Q: Is it permissible to wear track pants or 3/4 shorts and a t-shirt when engaging in some sports to keep fit?

Q: When playing some sport is it fine to do so without a topi?

Q: Is it permissble to play rugby? This is a contact sport in which it is very common one player's awrah to touch another player's awrah through his clothing. For example, one player's thigh touches another player's hip while he tackles him ect. Obviously both players are fully clothed with kit and it's a proper sport not some dodgy game.