Is it Permissible to Work as a Cricketer?

Answered by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat

Question

I am a professional cricketer for my country. They pay me a monthly salary. Our sponsors are companies that deal with halal, and we do not play in gambling tournaments. Is the money halal for me or not?

Answer

Yes, your income is halal. Your job is permissible, and it does not require you to dress or act inappropriately. Just make sure you are able to perform your prayers on time.

A halal income is a huge blessing from Allah. The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said, “None of you ever ate food better than the eating from the work of his own hand. The Prophet of Allah, Dawud (Allah bless him and give him peace), ate from the work of his own hand.” (Bukhari)

Keep thanking Him for this blessing, and intend to spend on yourself, your family, and others to please. Allah.

May Allah grant you the best of both worlds.

[Shaykh] Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat began his studies in Arabic Grammar and Morphology in 2005. After graduating with a degree in English and History, he moved to Damascus in 2007, where, for 18 months, he studied with many erudite scholars. In late 2008 he moved to Amman, Jordan, where he continued his studies for the next six years in Sacred Law (fiqh), legal theory (Usul al-fiqh), theology, hadith methodology, hadith commentary, and Logic. He was also given licenses of mastery in the science of Quranic recital. He was able to study an extensive curriculum of Quranic sciences, tafsir, Arabic grammar, and Arabic eloquence.