Hadiths on Racing and Gambling

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2 explained prophetic hadiths on "Racing and Gambling": Arabic text, translation, explanation and lessons, with authenticity grade and references.

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This category includes 2 authentic hadiths on races and gambling. They define the permitted races: the Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) held horse races and preferred the stronger horses. He also specified: "Competitions with prizes are allowed only in camel racing, horse racing, and shooting arrows" (no. 64640).

Updated on 24 September 2026 at 12:34 AM

The list of hadiths on Racing and Gambling

Authentic hadith The Prophet (may Allah's peace and blessings be upon him) would hold horse races and would prefer the stronger horses for the longer distances Authentic hadith Competitions with prizes are allowed only in camel racing, horse racing, and shooting arrows

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إِنَّ ٱللَّهَ وَمَلَٰٓئِكَتَهُۥ يُصَلُّونَ عَلَى ٱلنَّبِىِّ ۚ يَٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوا۟ صَلُّوا۟ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلِّمُوا۟ تَسْلِيمًا

God and His angels shower their blessings on the Prophet. O believers, you should also send your blessings on him, and salute him with a worthy greeting.

Al-Ahzab 33:56

Blessings on the Prophet ﷺ