Permissibility of cycling

Question:-

Is cycling permissible or is it a Kuffar sport?

Answer:-

Fundamentally, cycling is not a sport. A bicycle is a mode of transport which a person uses to get from point ‘A’ to point ‘B.’ Yes, whilst riding a bicycle to get to one’s destination, one is able to keep fit as well. In conclusion, there is no problem in riding a bicycle irrespective of whether the intention is to travel to one’s destination or just for leisure, with the proviso that one dresses appropriately when cycling.

However, it is not permissible to join cycling tours and races where both males and females jointly participate, pictures of riders are taken, with the race broadcast on television. As a result of cycling for hours, Salaah is omitted and various other commands of Allah Ta’ala are violated. We hope that the above explanation clarifies the matter.

ALLAH TA’ALA KNOWS BEST!

ANSWERED BY:

Mufti Mohammed Desai

Date: 22 Rabi-ul-Awwal 1444 / 19 October 2022