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Just a bit of clarity on the meaning of the Hadith.
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Any pastime that a Muslim engages in is futile
Question
What is the reference and meaning of the Hadith on all sport of the Mu’min being batil?
Answer
You are probably referring to the following Hadith recorded in Sunan Tirmidhi and Sunan Abi Dawud:
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said:
“…Any pastime that a Muslim engages in is futile except shooting his bow, training his horse and playing with his wife for they are from the truth”
(Sunan Tirmidhi, 1637 and Sunan Abi Dawud, Hadith: 2505)
‘Batil‘ means void of reward. If a person engages in a frivolous pastime, which does not benefit him in anyway, he will not gain any reward.
Mulla ‘Ali Al Qari (rahimahullah) states, ‘Anything that assists a person or is beneficial for him [will not be regarded as futile] like, racing; be it on foot or horse/camel back or taking a walk with the intention of strengthening the body and to relax or freshen the mind.’
(Refer: Tuhfatul Ahwadhi, Hadith: 1637)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
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Question
Are there any narrations indicating that swimming is virtuous in Islam?
Answer
There are numerous narrations explaining the virtue of swimming. In fact ‘Allamah Suyuti (rahimahullah) has authored a booklet on this topic.
Among these narrations are the following:
Rasulullah (sallallahu ‘alayhi wa sallam) said: “Any action which is void of the remembrance of Allah Ta’ala is futile (lahw) except for four actions.
a) Walking between two targets, i.e., practicing with a bow and arrow/spear
b) Training one’s horse
c) Playing with one’s wife
d) Learning how to swim
(Sunan Nasai, Hadith: 3578 and Tabarani, Hadith: 1785)
Hafiz Mundhiri and Hafiz Haythami (rahimahumallah) have authenticated the above narration.
(Targhib, vol. 2, pg. 279, Majma’uz Zawaid, vol. 5, pg. 269. Also see Al Maqasidul Hasanah, Hadith: 708 for other Hadiths that encourage swimming)
And Allah Ta’ala Knows best.
Answered by: Moulana Suhail Motala
Approved by: Moulana Muhammad Abasoomar
Checked by: Moulana Haroon Abasoomar
