All against football madness; ‘It is not right to walk with 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. Waving the flags of anti-Islamic countries is not right. Samasta clarifies that personal worship of the stars is against monotheism and the message will be delivered today after midday prayers in the mosques.

Samasta’s proposal comes at a time when the entire state is abuzz about the soccer World Cup. The organization has ordered the Khatibs to ask the faithful not to indulge in uncontrolled riots and celebrations under the banner of ‘football fever’.

In a message to the Khatib on Thursday, the committee recalled that although football is not a forbidden sport for Muslims, there are some limits imposed by religion. “Football shouldn’t be an addiction. Certain games and players influence us, but we must be careful that these influences do not become some kind 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 gambling.

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 congregation’s prayers,” the message states. Khutba Committee general secretary Nasser Faizi Koodatai said it was natural for football lovers to have an interest in a particular player. But interest should not be allowed to grow to the level of adoration and become a slave or a fan, he said.

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

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Koothai said people should watch games in a sporting spirit without developing attachment to a person or a country. “The flag-raising of countries like Portugal, India’s first colonial aggressor, or countries hostile to Islam should be discouraged,” she said. Koodatai said Islam forbids engaging in unregulated sports and games or making life a form of entertainment.