Physical and Mental Sport in the Light of the Sunnah
Muhammad Shah Nawaz, Muhammad Abid Nadeem
Keywords:
al-Riyadah al-Badaniyah, al-sunnah al-nabawiyah, al-Mu’min al-qawi, al-rami, sabqat, wasail tqawiyah al-abdan
Abstract
Physical health of a person is of prime importance in any civilization of the world. Islam also emphasizes upon it. Physical exercise is one tool too remain healthy and fit. The Holy Prophet (SAW) used to conduct various competitions of physical exercise. He also ordained his followers that a physically strong believer is better than the weaker one. This portrays that any tool used to keep the body healthy and strong is in accordance with Islamic teachings. This article elucidates this fact, how mush guideline is there for physical exercise in the light of Prophetic seerah to remain healthy and fit.