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Question ID: 4035Country: India
Answer ID: 4035
Bismillah hir-Rahman nir-Rahim !
(Fatwa: 464/420=L)
Sports played for health and exercise are allowed provided they do not cause uncovering or slackness in religious duties. But, if sport is turned into objective of life leading to laziness in performing religious matters then it is unlawful. Cricket also has the same ruling.
Allah (Subhana Wa Ta'ala) knows Best
Darul Ifta,
Darul Uloom Deoband, India