Is It Permissible to Support a Team Named “Devils”?
Answered by Mawlana Ilyas Patel
Question
Is it permissible to support a sports team or attend a college with a name like “Devils” if I avoid engaging in related cheers or slogans?
Answer
In the Name of Allah, the Most Merciful and Compassionate.
I pray you are in good faith and health. Thank you for your question.
It is permissible to support to a certain extent; however, it can lead to neglecting many of our obligatory acts over time, even if we try to stay within limits. Nevertheless, we must never forget that life is short and should be spent on activities that enhance our spiritual, physical, and emotional well-being. Our focus should consistently be on these three aspects.
Regret of People of Paradise
Mu’adh ibn Jabal (Allah be pleased with him) reported: The Messenger of Allah (Allah bless him and give him peace) said,
“The people of Paradise will have no regrets, except for moments that passed by them in which they did not remember Allah.” [Tabarani, al-Mu‘jam al-Kabir]
May Allah (Most High) grant us success in utilizing our time for actions that please Him and are beloved by Him.
I would like you to go through the valuable answers and links below. In sha’ Allah, you will receive guidance and direction.
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- How Can I Overcome the Regret of Wasting Time on Entertainment -Sh. Abdul Rahim Reasat
- To What Extent Should We Not Waste Time? – SeekersGuidance
- The Path of Muhammad: Birgivi’s Manual of Taqwa Explained – YouTube
- The Book Of Wisdoms [Kitab al-Hikam with Ikmal al-Shiyam] – White Thread Press
- Purification of the Heart by Hamza Yusuf
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I pray this helps with your question.
Wassalam,
[Mawlana] Ilyas Patel
Checked and Approved by Shaykh Abdul-Rahim Reasat
Mawlana Ilyas Patel has received traditional education in various countries. He started his schooling in the UK and completed his hifz of the Quran in India. After that, he joined an Islamic seminary in the UK, where he studied secular and Aalimiyya sciences. Later, he traveled to Karachi, Pakistan, and other Middle Eastern countries to further his education. Mawlana has served as an Imam in the Republic of Ireland for several years and taught the Quran and other Islamic sciences to both children and adults. He also worked as a teacher and librarian at a local Islamic seminary in the UK for 12 years. Presently, he lives in the UK with his wife and is interested in books and gardening.
