Boxing is a sport that involves hitting your opponent and taking hits. The more you hit your opponent, the more points you earn. Since it’s about fighting, does boxing fall under what is Haram in Islam? Browse this guide to discover the answers.

Why is boxing not approved by Islam?

In the Islamic religion, the soul of a human being has always been important. Several sports aimed at building the human body have always been encouraged. They are sources of entertainment and relaxation, such as swimming, archery, horseback riding, fencing, etc.

However, boxing is based on principles prohibited by Islam. Indeed, allowing harm to the opponent’s body, especially their face (the most noble part of a human being), is forbidden in Islam. Moreover, success in boxing is associated with one who can deliver a fatal blow to their opponent.

What are the Islamic principles related to boxing?

As mentioned above, the principles of Islam oppose the principles of boxing, which allow humans to fight violently:

Avoiding harm

This sport involves harm and risks to human life. Testimonies from Western specialists emphasize that human sentiments push to combat boxing and eradicate it from the dictionary of world sports.

Violation of respect for the face

The principle of boxing consists of delivering the hardest blows to the opponent’s face. These blows count for a higher number of points than those to other parts of the body. This is contrary to the words of the Prophet reported in this hadith from Abu Huraira: “When one of you fights, let them avoid striking the face of their opponent.” And speaking of the face, what does Islam think about makeup? Is it a violation of respect for the face? We will tell you more in our article: Is makeup Haram?

In summary, boxing is a sport that hits the opponent’s face to the point of disfiguring them. However, the words of Allah emphasize preserving one’s face. Thus, boxing is Haram in Islam.