Written Fatwa

Is it wrong for swimming to be a part of my life?

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12.11.2021

I love swimming. Is there a problem according to our religion that it is like a part of my life?

The fact that the human body can get tired cannot be ignored. Our religion has not neglected this point either. Swimming should be seen as a relaxing and sometimes even necessary blessing for the human body. Even if it is just for sports purposes, there is no harm in swimming as long as the principles of our religion are not violated. The same can be said for swimming, for sports such as diving, fishing, sailing and rowing, which are known as sea sports.

At this point, the following principles should not be forgotten:

1. The responsibility of worshiping Allah and the meticulousness of avoiding harams should not be stretched.

2. Humanitarian duties towards family, parents, children and social duties that require responsibility should not be neglected.

3. Private parts should never be exposed.

4. Attention should be paid to the types that are considered medically objectionable or to the prohibitions imposed by medicine.

5. When there is a racing situation, there should not be any inconvenience such as gambling.

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