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Sports & Fitness

Sport, the gym, swimming and fitness as a Muslim. Short, honest answers for new Muslims.

Is skydiving haram?

No, skydiving isn't haram for most scholars when done safely with a licensed centre. BASE jumping and reckless jumps are a different matter.

Extreme sports aren't haram in themselves. Scholars allow them with training and low real risk, but stunts likely to kill or injure you are not.

Yes, Muslims can go surfing. Learn what to wear in the water, how to stay safe, and how to fit prayer into a surf session on the beach.

Muslim women can wear loose, non-see-through gym clothes covering all but face and hands near men, like a long top, joggers and hijab.

A man's awrah in sports is from the navel to the knee. Learn the madhhab details on the thigh and knee, and how to cover it in common kit.

Yes, Muslim women can play football. Here's what to wear on the pitch, how hijab works in matches, and what scholars say about mixed games.

Yes, Muslims can play rugby. Learn what Islam says about contact and injury, covering the awrah in rugby kit, club socials and prayer times.

Yes, Muslims can be professional gamers if the games, income and lifestyle stay halal. Here's what to watch: content, prizes and prayer.

Yes, Muslims can go to a mixed gym if they cover their awrah, lower their gaze and avoid close contact. Here's how to make it work.

You can pray at the gym in any clean, quiet spot: the stretching area, an empty studio or outside. Cover properly; sweat doesn't break purity.

Yes, in most cases Muslim men can wear gold sports medals, since most are only gold-plated. Keeping and displaying medals is fine for all.

Horse riding is encouraged in Islam: the Prophet praised horses and held races. But it isn't a required sunnah; ride with a good intention.