All against football madness; ‘It is not right to walk with the flags of anti-Islamic countries’

Kozhikode: Samasta Kerala Jam-iyatul Khutba against football addiction. The Association of Imams of all mosques has suggested that star worship should not cross the line. Flying the flags of anti-Islamic countries is not right. Samasta explains that the personal worship of stars is against monotheism and the message will be delivered after noon prayers in mosques today.

Samasta’s offer comes at a time when the entire state is in the midst of World Cup football excitement. The organization ordered the khatibs to ask the faithful not to take part in riots and unruly celebrations in the name of ‘football fever’.

In a message to the khatibs on Thursday, the committee reminded that although football is not a forbidden sport for Muslims, there are some restrictions imposed by the religion. “Football shouldn’t be an addiction. Some games and players influence us, but we must be careful that these influences do not become a form of addiction. Anything that makes us forget our responsibilities is an addiction,” says Samasta. Samasta also reminded that Muslims should not skip congregational prayers because of the game.

A call to refrain from hero worship

“Many football matches in India are played at night. “Those who watch games at night should be careful not to interrupt the prayers of the congregation,” the message said. The Secretary General of the Khutba Committee, Nasser Faizi Koodatai, said that it is natural for football lovers to be interested in a particular player. But interest should not be allowed to grow to the level of worship and become slaves or fans, he said.

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Referring to the celebrations in the nooks and crannies of the state, especially in Malabar, with cuts and flexible boards of footballers, Koodatai said – “This growth cannot be attributed to love for the game. It’s just an expression of hero worship, and it’s dangerous. “We should worship only Allah, worshiping heroes can lead to shirk (polytheism),” he said.

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Koothai said people should watch the games with the spirit of sportsmanship without developing attachment to a person or country. “People should be discouraged from raising the flags of countries like Portugal, India’s first colonial aggressor, or countries hostile to Islam,” he said. Koodatai said Islam forbids participating in unregulated sports and games or making life a form of entertainment.