Archery contests

Ibrahim al-Taymi (may Allah have mercy on him) narrates from his father that he said: I saw Sayyiduna Hudhayfah (may Allah be pleased with him) in al-Mada'in running between two targets, in a shirt.

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "There is no competition for a prize except in camel racing, horse racing, or swordsmanship and archery."

It is narrated from Sayyiduna Abu Hurayrah (may Allah be pleased with him) that there is no competition for a prize except in camel racing or horse racing.

Mujahid (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I saw Sayyiduna Ibn Umar (may Allah be pleased with them both) running between two targets in a shirt and saying, "I am the one for it, I am the one for it," meaning when he hit the target. Then he would go back leaning on his bow until he passed through the market.

Ibn Awn (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I asked Muhammad about competing in swordsmanship and archery, and he saw no harm in it.

Nafi bin Umar (may Allah have mercy on him) said: I asked Amr bin Dinar (may Allah have mercy on him) about the prize of a competition. He said, "(There is no harm.) Eat it yourself and feed me as well."

It is narrated from Mujahid (may Allah have mercy on him) that the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said: "The angels do not attend any of your pastimes except horse racing, swordsmanship and archery."