Omar Hajaj asks Khabib Nurmagomedov: "Did you leave UFC because it could be haram?!"

I love Khabib for the sake of Allah as a person and his character. I respect his pride in his Islamic identity and I hope to see many young people grow up to have similar qualities of being strong and proud of their deen regardless of what position they have in society. I was one of the few people that did not watch the McGregor VS Khabib fight because I was doubtful that it was permissible, I was surprised that many people didn't see it as an issue including some duaats and close friends and I am glad that I finally had the chance to ask Khabib himself directly. His answer was amazing and made me love and respect him more mashallah tabarakallah.
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[@adivarso8175]

I remember this man kneeling to drink water in front of the world when there was no seat available. I remember this man thanking Allah(swt) every time for giving him everything and also pointing to the sky and saying don't praise me praise Allah(swt) he give me everything alhamdulillah. This man is a great Muslim warrior and we need more like him.

[@mustaquimahmedtanbeer2437]

I have seen him drinking water while standing.

[@mohamedajami4394]

But he walked into the bathroom with his right foot. Enough said to show the quality of thought

[@fradrake11]

As a Irish man who has many muslim friends (online only) I took great pride at the Ambassador Khabib was, not only for his village,country but for the whole muslim world . I understand it is a huge responsibility and I offer dua for him . Alhamdullah we will see more examples and I am more than happy to show my community,country Islam is a beautiful faith. Huge respect. ☘✌

[@elmonselmon8479]

@@fradrake11 Mashallah, you are a good example brother. May be peace with us all inshallah.

[@Sarcaustik]

@@mohamedajami4394 Sometimes I do walk into the bathroom with my right foot. I always forgot. Pls forgive me Allah.

[@zubairmurshid4416]

“I’m just a normal human, you know, some time smesh people” Greatest words in the history of mankind

[@VishalPatwariurslovelyvishal]

Greater than the words of Prophet, PBUH. ?

[@tsukiroto]

@@VishalPatwariurslovelyvishal it's not that deep relax it's just a joke go eat shawarma or something

[@aimsteadygaming5919]

@@tsukiroto shawarma. You eat dogs right

[@tsukiroto]

@@aimsteadygaming5919 read what you said over and over again until it makes sense

[@franzschneider8536]

Yeah, and totally unislamic. If you follow the islamic scholars in general...

[@dhammymaulana1783]

MashaAllah.. huge respect for Khabib.. He didn't deny at all or try to find justification just because he's a fighter himself.. May Allah forgave his and all of our sins.. Barakallahu fiik

[@DanielF892]

It’s Jesus my friend. He needs repentance for Jesus not Allah. Repent for Christ has risen!!

[@user-iu6if4wm4w]

​@DanielF892 please read your corrupted scripture that only has 5% of Jesus(pbuh) words left in it, and soon it'll be 1% and don't listen to your pastors who do business.

[@DanielF892]

@@user-iu6if4wm4w your brainwashed my friend. The truth should set you free. Islam is false. The evil one is deceiving you. Repent for he has risen!!

[@tantunimersin4829]

Oh my God Khabib is really deserves his name. It means „the beloved one“ and yes, he is. Such a great man, great sportsman, great person.. look how soft his answer is. so humble. I know some other sportsmans who would be angry at a question like this.I hope that I have the chance to met him in my life.

[@Jackthetraveller]

Especially boxing and fighting [sports] without rules are considered, from the religious point of view, haram, as they can damage health, disable someone," He knows this that is why he stopped

[@flyer8584]

Khabib is a trained weapon,and hes going against other trained weapons,its not the same as the average ppl fighting due to disagreements. That being said its good that he recognizes the harm and isnt sugarcoating it.

[@ItsameAlex]

he didn't really answer the question... he said he doesn't like to harm his opponents, but didn't say if mma or ufc is haram...

[@ItsameAlex]

@Xeo You say it's a stupid question. Khabib said it's a good question.

[@gamingustaad6237]

@@ItsameAlex 1:30 “how I can say it is halal, brother”

[@Sal3600]

@Xeo " Muslims are not condemned to follow only one. We chose what we believe is right and follow it." this is the biggest Bull crap I've read all day It's true though, the question was asked to corner khabib.

[@hermano6793]

@Xeo What made you jumpy to the conclusion that everyone knows he retired for the reason? Like the Imam said he doesn't follow the sport, it was a genuine question and a good one which was appreciated by Khabib. Stop going off on

[@imanpower1653]

This is so strong from Khabib ma shaa Allah. Imagine ur life-time-work is getting questioned and he doesnt justify it and staying humble and wants to stay honest not selling his faith. We all have errors. May Allah forgive him every sin he did. And may Allah reward him with jannat al firdaus and everything good in this life for his good manner he shows to the world. and I think it needs courage to ask a question like that. U can see some perople are getting uncomfortable while this question is getting asked. But I think he did it in a very respectful way and he made his thoughts on this question how he could ask it in a good way and I think he did a good job on that.

[@Jackthetraveller]

Especially boxing and fighting [sports] without rules are considered, from the religious point of view, haram, as they can damage health, disable someone,"

[@Jackthetraveller]

He know it’s haram but try to justify but he Will be forgiven he stopped hurting people

[@sherifnabil9663]

Love Khabib! He can do something wrong and admit it’s wrong instead of trying to justify it. I’m a big fan of MMA and kickboxing but I struggle internally with the haram parts which involve hitting the face. May Allah forgive Khabib. I think Khabib has done way more good through his UFC career than bad even though he smashed people’s faces. At the end God will judge and everyone has his positives and negatives.

[@gamingustaad6237]

Lol 😂 you make it sound like you just have to do good deeds and then you can do haram.

[@sherifnabil9663]

@@gamingustaad6237 That’s exactly what life is. You can’t name a perfect person except for the prophets.

[@politicallyapolitical7441]

@@sherifnabil9663 which prophets and God is perfect?? 🙄🙄

[@aks5615]

So choking is not haram ..how come?if you wrestle on earth you can kill people too

[@zoropiratehunter4103]

@@sherifnabil9663 even the propehts aren't perfect

[@abuahmad716]

Maybe its best question for khabib, but better if we ask him about it without camera 🙏🏽

[@unknownincognito7976]

He's a celeb there will always be cameras

[@NaveedKhan-gk2px]

@M Ahmed Brother you are taking this way too seriously. There was no judgment in his question. It’s a fair question and Khabib’s honesty was really nice to hear. Anybody with a level head understands the reasons why combat athletes do what they do. But morally it’s wrong to hurt others and these fighters are getting hurt bad. Unfortunately, no person is perfect, I watch UFC all the time so how can I judge anyone who is getting paid to do it. Same goes for anyone in that room.

[@mohafiz90]

For me the question is ok. People have to be opened to questions like this & I'm sure so many people wonder on its hukum. Honestly before Khabib, I thought fighting is not for Muslims but seeing Khabib, in some ways it's ok to learn fighting & martial arts. There's Even a story which Nabi Muhammad SAW wrestled with the best wrestler from his time & won.

[@BacteroidGetToKnow]

Why without camera? He fights on camera

[@justperson8183]

@@BacteroidGetToKnow 💯

[@shb4200]

His answer is golden no matter your religious stance. It's not good to smash people. His mercy even in battle that shows his heart. From a southern american white boy, I admire Khabib, his achievements, and his strength in his faith.

[@superman1234567826]

What does your race have anything to do with it? Stupid

[@shb4200]

@@superman1234567826 I'm proud to be who I am. Is that a problem to you?

[@Jackthetraveller]

He know its haram that is why he stopped before he hurt or disable somone that is haram

[@generalkunta396]

⁠@@shb4200as a fellow southerner from Georgia, I can agree. I admire and respect Khabib. Phenomenal man!

[@mmamedia2834]

The man is so honest…this man is the role model that’s kids should look up to.

[@Jackthetraveller]

Yes it is nice he atleast is honest he know it’s haram that is why he stopped hitting people. Especially boxing and fighting [sports] without rules are considered, from the religious point of view, haram, as they can damage health, disable someone,"

[@user-user-user-user.]

Subhan’Allah this was a great question by the Imam and a great answer by Khabib, the former fighter. Despite Khabib’s flaws he gave Muslims worldwide the chance to raise their heads and be proud in a world that often punished them for their religious identity.

[@alexrebellionbrigade2257]

Can you explain how is this a great question ???

[@mahaduzumaki6643]

@@alexrebellionbrigade2257 because many people try to say that mma is halal and here Khabib is saying the opposite as said by the Prophet Muhammad SAW that attacking the face is not permissible.

[@user-user-user-user.]

@Karim Azz You are incorrect. I know many Muslims that do not know that Islam has very specific things to say about striking the face, for sport.

[@user-user-user-user.]

@Karim Azz This video has been viewed tens of thousands of times by people who are not Muslim, so it’s obvious that not everyone knows. Also, Khabib is a public figure with millions of followers, it’s a perfectly rationale question for a Muslim to ask another Muslim.

[@user-user-user-user.]

@Karim Azz You are missing the point. No religious edict exists in the Christian faith, the Hindu faith, the Buddhist faith that rejects the idea of striking someone in the face for sport. Islam alone has a specific edict and accompanying fatwas prohibiting this. The question by the Muslim brother was legitimate, and he was asking another Muslim, how he felt about the permissibility or prohibition of hitting someone in the face, according to the shariah.

[@shkumbiidrizi303]

Respekt from Albanian people for this good person like Khabib 👍!

[@alfaazejaami]

I think it was very important & though Question Khabib ever faced. But khabib defined very well 💓

[@shable1436]

Ppl that have followed him long time already know he was conflicted with his job. But it was a means to an end, and to expose the world to the good Islamic teachings and ppl. I'm Christian but am well versed in the teachings of the Quran, and to treat him as a religious leader is not fair to him. I know that muslims will elevate him to high status like Ali boxing, or prince nassem , and should be proud, but these guys, but they aren't religious leaders and just athletes, so don't scrutinize and compare righteousness

[@thespeedyeagle]

Well said, I'm a Muslim and I completely agree with you.

[@AbdallahEsa]

I'm also Muslim and what you say is true but a Muslim regardless if he's a leader or not has an obligation to refrain from the prohibitions and fulfill the obligations equally in Islam .

[@thespeedyeagle]

@@AbdallahEsa Of course, but we know Khabib knows this and so does most Muslims who watch him. He has mentioned this many times in other interviews that his mother told him to refrain since punching faces is not a good thing. There is no need to embarass him in public asking him this question.

[@nixonesport1998]

@@thespeedyeaglehe embarrassed himself by being a hypocrite

[@thespeedyeagle]

@@nixonesport1998 Be careful brother, at least he admitted his mistake. We all have our own share. There's no point in judging his whole character when he has done so much good.

[@TheinbetweenpsychicmedianLLC]

He’s truly a humble heart .

[@webtech7242]

This is one of the hardest question Habib has ever faced

[@jba221]

Khabib with all his abilities, still shows so much mercy.

[@mihaiapostol7864]

he shows mercy BECAUSE of his abilities, because he knows he can badly hurt people..

[@mrtxlegend8321]

May Allah guide us to right path ❤️

[@1525boy]

Khabib showing his compassionate side 👍🏼.

[@wise844]

This is ironic because I and my brother were discussing his good qualities recently and this point was raised during dicussion. Good question, May Allah bless you and Khabib brother.

[@deepaknegibusinessconsulta9158]

Love you brat .I am hindu but lot of respect for you as same as my own brother because you give everyone good advice .I have no words to explain.bit lot of dua for you to grow up and grow up under supreme god,Allah parmatma

[@islamafridi5055]

Come to Islam brother

[@zemproduction129]

Nice to see your message brother, But khabib follows certain rules and thats why he is strong in his beliefs & faith. Try to read about them please.

[@affeirulazizan880]

May Allah guide you into His fold my brother. I know Hindus are devout and love God so much. If they found the truth and converted, then their level of faith might surpass muslims by birth

[@javiddamir4515]

Kinda a loaded question

[@kba6895]

@M Ahmed well said. Completely agree on all you points and especially the last one regarding the women. Some preachers are wolves dressed up in sheeps clothing. I heard about such practices 20 years ago hate to think what its like now

[@ggbrother8015]

@M Ahmed but no matter if he was brought up to become a fighter, it is still haram no? Now I don’t know if the money from prizefighting is also haram but what if it is?

[@MMANEWSMALAYALAM]

@@ggbrother8015 It's no where told in Quran.. Something haram is haram. It has no confusions or doubts about it. In the case of combat sports, the reasonings scholars bring forward has clear counter reasonings from the Quran and the hadeeth. So it's still in doubt. The Quran Clearly states "Wrongdoers are clear in error".So combat sports has a makruh status... This is what I understand from what I studied. I am not doing a fatwa that it is like this or that. "If you want to see properly your eyes should have a proper focal length. If it's less, thenn you won't be able to see and Of it's greater everything will be magnified than it's regular size".When people just digest the scholars' claims directly, this happens. If you want to see right, study about it. AssalamuAlaikum

[@muneebahmad2474]

Brother you cannot ignore the hadeeth. They are as binding on us as is the quran. Yes some hadeeth or ayaat give wiggle room. Now idk for sure if face hitting is haraam but the hadith on it is pretty explicit imo to avoid hitting face. Even the questioner didnt say it was unequivocally haraam but AT LEAST doubtful

[@leandroantelo7154]

That has to be one of the best questions khabib has ever been asked

[@MEHDIaci]

What a honest guy, I’m shocked how amazing and humble khabib is, I asked my self this question about khabib before I see this video, I love how this man is, you fell that he’s free from any kind of restriction like he need to respect a brand or something like that..

[@ephraimprestley640]

He got a point. But he had been fighting all his life. He can't say that's why left foreal! God love us all an god bless you

[@hobaelala3056]

stick to wrestling if it is not earning you enough money then work a 100% halal job. the risk of having haram earning is huge.

[@naazrahhusain1771]

He is honest...

[@EMAMSTUDENT002]

Best question best answer ❤️

[@ingliztiliraymondmurphygra1176]

So best answer from Khabib. 👌👌👌👌 His opinion and words are so big meaningful. 👌👌

[@pakfurious8212]

Theres 98% chance of you dying from diving a car than doing mma. I know hitting in the face is a sin but so is music but people listento it. Dont fuckin watch if its haram for you. Khabib probably inspired more people to come back to din than most of the muslim who sit around and sin then call out others

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Very smart of you to curse to express your point on what's haram. Yeah, the other side would definitely listen to what you have to say now.

[@ImranKhan-gs2hy]

Apart from that, I agree with your last point.

[@brother9983]

It doesn't matter if the whole world listens to music it will still and always be haram

[@ayazmumtaz4867]

This question always arose in my heart.. man how can I answer this tough question. This man really answered it well and guided others with lil humour also. Love Khabib and Imam who brought this question

[@roni2977]

Islam encourages to learn how to fight and improve body strength... competition is one way to keep improving .. the imam is obviously lacking knowledge and possibly cant be bothered to go to the gym...

[@ayazmumtaz4867]

@@roni2977 are u nuts

[@Lucy_KAWAI]

But it doesn't include smashing people onbthe face.

[@lucky-ni3gk]

@@roni2977 clearly you lack knowledge. The face is the most honorable part of the body in islam, The Prophet ﷺ explicitly stated not to hit another person in the face. We are encouraged in islam to do wreslting and bow and arrow shooting. On top of this the dress code of the UFC, is above knee shorts and no top, this is not good for both men and women as the satar is not covered. Please educate yourself before you decide to write the garbage that comes to your mind again.

[@roni2977]

@@lucky-ni3gk read my comment again before you climb on your hight horse and start spitting garbage out your mouth. You have a highly professional muslims in that sport and they do their upmost to avoid striking others in the face, put on longer shorts that cover from belly button to knee... topless isnt forbidden in islam for men...looks like you're the one who needs educating mate!

[@slicktronix6990]

Great question, an even better answer.

[@AbuSufyan07550]

Khabib, the merciful warrior.

[@rickyexplore]

Let me just say as a non Muslim. Khabib is a great example of a Muslim. Non judgemental. Very humble. Not arrogant and dosent pressure innocent people into converting. Its a shame I can't say that about other Muslims. Which they ones I've come across are very judgemental and outcast people who are 'non believers' or from different religions. Why create a divide between humans? Isn't that wrong in it self under God? Why be so judgemental and even that pressure and convince youths of different religions to convert. Muslims say paradise starts at the feet of your parents. Why would you make a child who's non Muslim disrespect their parents by having them convert? When the parents have raised their child to be of another religion. It just dosent make sense. However I've followed Khabib. This man is a true inspiration. True man. A true good kind hearted Human. Who follows his faith and religion with the utmost respect to other people.

[@yakz9885]

Sorry to hear about your experience with some Muslims a majority of us aren't like that as you can see with khabib but i just want to say it's forbidden to force anyone to convert to islam we can only just deliver the message and teach them about Islam and they have to make the decision themselves whether or not they want to become a Muslim or not.

[@abumansaray7]

So you base your view of entire groups based on individuals.

[@affeirulazizan880]

There shall be no compulsion in [acceptance of] the religion. The right course has become distinct from the wrong. So whoever disbelieves in ṭāghūt1 and believes in Allāh has grasped the most trustworthy handhold with no break in it. And Allāh is All Hearing and Knowing. Quran 2:256 We cant force other people to convert to Islam, as they will not be sincere in the religion. However as a Muslim we must warn n tell people the truth, as this is what all the prophets of God do. This life is definitely temporary. Our next journey is the afterlife. Wouldnt it be a waste that all your life u are practicing wrong religion, worshipping false gods, only to find out after ur death that u were wrong. After death in this life, we dont get 2nd chance.😢😢😢😢😢😢

[@AntonRacing]

must be hard to have such an innerself conflict about moral instances. i think this sport gave khabib a good chance to make something out of him. like his father said once in an interview : he want the people away from the streets, the streets are dangerous. he wants them to go to the gym . its a much more healthy enviroment. actually do not matter if its playing chess or training mma. just do something usefull and dont get caught by them who want to use you for their own purpose. im not a muslim but how i understood the answer it sounds like he want to make clear that its okay to be a good muslim-sportsman but difficult to be real muslim if you call yourself a "fighter" .

[@talimanwiz]

​​​@@nealcassady1189our religion is fine. People doing sin is the peoples fault. We don't change our legion and make the haram as halal or the halal as haram.

[@mfmusama9685]

His Answer emphasizes who he is💯

[@jamesdavies7891]

1 OF THE BEST ROLE MODELS THIS EARTH HAS GOT!!!! GOD BLESS 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@arminius6506]

Everything is Haram, but it's okay to live in UK

[@buridah328]

Exactly. The guy is a troll.

[@jamshidk.4104]

What do you mean?

[@faisalmahmud1699]

right

[@AS-gr8vf]

Exactly he shouldn't be asking khabib about haram living in UK 😂

[@THELASTUYGHUR]

@M Ahmed salem brother, I agree with you and totally understand what you saying. But It seems like That mam has no any other bad intentions rather than just wanted to know if that question was part of the reason he left ufc in general.

[@mr_kay6089]

#GOAT 🦅🦅🦅

[@pistolairmukelo]

That really good answer

[@shehriyarkhan7591]

Salaamu alaykum Omar ma shaa Allah very good question akhee

[@coffeeaddict454]

You could’ve asked this question privately no one in the audience wanted to be a MMA star you do this sport because you have nothing else better to do all fighters came from similar background no one has another option would choose to get punched in the face for a living we love Khabib because he is so famous and yet humble that is why I look up to him not because I am inspired to be a MMA fighter. It so embarrassing to ask him this question infront of stage like this .

[@hiyuu3499]

This type of question is advice. I know this imam just ask the question that he already knew the answer to. But you don't need to advise him in front of everyone. That's kinda embarrass him to everyone. Imam As-Syafi'i said The one who admonishes his brother secretly, he has advised sincerely and has honored him. If he does it outwardly (among others) then he has dishonored and shamed him. Where is the akhlaq? Do it secretly.

[@kba6895]

Maybe it was a haram question to ask

[@pamuk7]

No this was very good. If this was done privately. Then the message wouldn't reach far and wide. Its great now, that people can see the true position. Because many Muslims deny that there is anything haram about it. So all though this places Khabib in a difficult position, at least Khabib will be rewarded on the day of judgement for clarifying to so many youth about the haram nature of the sport.

[@omarabbasir]

@@pamuk7 that is what I'm thinking too, I don't understand that the first commentor doesn't understand not everyone thinks like him to know that it is haram. He is a role model so it's good that the imam asked him this question. Smh

[@kledmohd4230]

@@pamuk7 he had the right Aqeedah, we hope Allah has mercy on him due to this.

[@doomsday8871]

Very Good answer. Fighting is not good way to show your religion but Khabib is born warrior. No one can judge him. Just God.

[@desipool5886]

this is the most humble threat i've ever heard🥰😅

[@necatibagirtkan5850]

You tried to be intelligent but it didn’t work out stupid question everyone at the event rolled their eyes during this scene

[@MrCriterion]

He did not try to be intelligent, he is intelligent MashaAllah as the question is relevant and even the one being questioned stated its a good question. As for the ones rolling their eyes were the millions of viewers who watched how the audience is so disrespectful to the guest Khabib who travelled 1000's of miles to be at a Harrowgate Charity Event. Ustadh Omar is the one of the Imams at WLICC in Parsons Green. Originally from Jaffa, he was born and raised in the UK. He studied Anthropology in university in the UK and Shariah in the Islamic University of Madina. He has been involved with a number of well-known Islamic organisations including Al Jumuah Magazine, Al Muntada AL Islami, FOSIS and MRDF. He has led national pro justice campaigns in the UK and is a founder and director of Yaseen Youth Tours.

[@harrdy0019]

@أحمد who tf are u taliban shitter

[@necatibagirtkan5850]

@M Ahmed beautiful explained Mashallah 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@necatibagirtkan5850]

@Anass Moslem read M Ahmed’s comment and gain some knowledge human!

[@necatibagirtkan5850]

@Anass Moslem understand that khabib is not a prophet my friend, he says he’s not perfect anyway and he is doing his best to represent the muslim community and appreciate his works if it wasn’t for UFC we wouldn’t even known that such beautiful person existed so plz hush

[@ariskonjacsponge614]

Omar has done what he must do as a muslim, watawa sowwbil haq watawa sowwbissobr.

[@Shqipnite]

Haha this man I love him so much ❤

[@obamabarrack6497]

One word fr this Legend

[@eze1373]

One things for sure, he ain’t brainwashed Barelwi and he ain’t celebrating mawlid 🤣

[@Lazfah]

How do you know he doesn't celebrate the mawlid?

[@muslimbrother1011]

Do you even know what Barelwi means and where the term comes from? The Ulema and scholars who Khabib looks up to are Sufi's Alhamdulillah and they will be celebrating Mawlid too. So trust me, Khabib ain't no Pseudo-Salafi.

[@squidguard4743]

@@muslimbrother1011 Lol Pakistani boy getting triggered over exposing Mawlid. Show me evidence of khabib or Chechens celebrating mawlid?

[@muslimbrother1011]

@@squidguard4743 kzbin.info/www/bejne/jqmtdnaPl8iKlaM This is one of the NUMEROUS Mawlid gatherings which take place in Chechnya, I'm shocked you even asked me to evidence that. Also, I don't know what me being Pakistani or not has got to do with Mawlid. I hope you're not assuming only Pakistani's celebrate Mawlid, because there are huge Mawlid gatherings which take place all over the world, including the Arab Peninsula and other parts of the world, so it's certainly not something only people from the Indian Subcontinent do. If praising the best of the creation and thanking Allah Almighty for sending the best of creation to us (which is what Mawlid is) is a problem for you then you have bigger issues. I don't need to categorically prove that Khabib celebrates Mawlid, him doing it or not isn't evidence for or against it. But one thing I know for a fact is that he is a Sunni/Sufi. The scholars of Dagestan are Sufi scholars and Sufis celebrate Mawlid. Many practices which Pseudo-Salafi's disagree with, Khabib would be doing and you're probably thinking 'What's the evidence?', well the simple fact that he follows the Sufi way, Ahle Sunnat Wal Jamma'ah is enough evidence in itself. It would be shocking if anyone thinks Khabib is a Pseudo-Salafi, that's just criminal if someone suggested that (not saying you are). Pseudo-Salafi's appropriate figures like Khabib when it suits them, ignoring his beliefs (which they would disagree with).

[@davecooper6540]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jmiUiIV-jbqUgLs Dagestan 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@noerismail1821]

What a man 👌, May the Almighty protect brother Khabib 👏 🙏 🙌

[@mikimilostnic2366]

Amin 🤲🤲🤲

[@sineparadox98]

That was a powerful question

[@enekelek7186]

Such a legend! ☝🏻🙏😂

[@mgpvii]

It must difficult to stay highly motivated and dedicated to your profession when you have some concerns with how it falls in line with your faith, which is also very important to you, especially now that he is training others to smesh faces. But as Khabib and others have said, it is a sport. Two people agreeing to do what they are doing for entertainment. Much different than people fighting about disagreements.

[@talimanwiz]

​​​@@nealcassady1189 no our religion hasn't become weak. It is us who have become weak. We need islam.

[@jondoe3176]

How can a pious representative of Islam be haram this is Allahs gift to us a man of religion a man that goes to war not for money but for a legacy who does sujood and never forgets his maker

[@BornInBosnia]

Relax brother. Islam is not based on emotional and personal perceptions. UFC is ingulfed with haram things that Islam forbids. From serving and promoting alcohol at their events, gambling, exposure of private areas/aura, free mixing, hitting the face, women fighting. Should I go on? Now, we love Khabib and the way he carried himself and Islam but truth is more important than our emotions and feelings.

[@MMANEWSMALAYALAM]

@@BornInBosnia What about other sports?? All other sports has this...

[@ZachAAlam]

Intelligent answer as usual. Fighting is a sport for warriors and we do it to stay combat ready. This is not striking someone in the face in a regular occasion.

[@elafzal5866]

No it's just an answer according to his level of knowledge. We are not allowed to hit the face let alone as a sport. The greatest of warriors were the companions of the Prophet peace be upon him and they did not do this. And they were more than reaty. Don't talk without knowledge.

[@Omzilla100]

Khabib is generally such a good man

[@TheAvantgardist]

Respected brother Imam Omar Hajaj, do you have the permission to upload this part of the video? If not then it is NOT HALAL as it was organised by a Charity to fund raise for the needy people! You take a part of it and put on your channel! We all are waiting for your reply! Jazak Allah Khair

[@shapsugh1864]

If it's for the greater good then all copyright should be dropped by the owner if his intention are really good

[@elchotayewski2788]

Please don’t try to sound smart. Your question is quite dumb and fake respect. While brothers question to Habib was a good question.

[@Kangshou_Chang]

Why hide the reality? Truth is truth. Halal is just nonsense in today's context. If halal is sin, suicide bombing, beheading due to religious influence is more sin.

[@ahmadjauhar4562]

Nah I benefit from this omar guy. He doesn't harm anyone with this upload, even if it benefits him in some way

[@elchotayewski2788]

@@Kangshou_Chang why do you keep posting same dumb message everywhere?

[@azmtkdzv]

It's a sport, not fighting for a fight itself, but to test yourself and skills. Not a good idea to take everything literally.

[@almotasimb.elabiedy1084]

so when the prophet says don't hit the face what other meaning could this have? I researched this before and found many Muslim scholars who said it is indeed haram. Not to mention all the other haram stuff that the sport is built on like betting, promoting alcohol, the women divisions, ring girls, etc. so please never give opinions in a religious matter if you are not eligible.

[@Sal3600]

@@almotasimb.elabiedy1084 it's as Haram as cigarettes. Not so bad in many Muslims eyes. It's as Haram as looking at another woman that is not your wife or family member. It's not as bad as murder.

[@buridah328]

@@almotasimb.elabiedy1084 did the prophet say bend over during war or cry like a bitch if you get hit?

[@buridah328]

@@almotasimb.elabiedy1084 since we’re on the topic of Haram. Is watching Anime halal? It’s a waste of time and guides you away from Allah. Look at yourself before telling people how to live their life.

[@almotasimb.elabiedy1084]

@@buridah328 what?! I don't understand your first comment, it got nothing to do with the topic of prize fighting. Regarding your second comment it's pathetic honesty, I can't phrase it differently. I might agree anime is mostly haram but I didn't say otherwise, I don't even encourage people to watch it, weather I watch it or not doesn't change the fact that it is haram right. and so does MMA regardless of who is doing it. so please don't personalize this issue and seek the truth.

[@rmyc]

In a sport that shows strength it's a beautiful to have a Muslim there showing their rujula

[@mohafiz90]

No problem for me for the Imam to ask such a question to Khabib. We all have to know the answer & we all know Khabib always have a good answer.

[@amoory538]

I really like khabib honesty and him not make courtesy at the expense of his faith, many of us do haram may GOD forgive us but that doesn't mean we should lie on ourselves and pretend its halal, we only have to try hard to avoid the haram

[@nabsnabster3488]

The context, "When one of you fights, avoid hitting the face", you're not supposed to be fighting in the first place. Reading into the context of the hadith it's more to do with safety, like many people have died from a single punch to the face. It's not supposed to be a ruling on combat sports. etc. Imagine a muslim country training it's military without sparring; ineffective and lacking. People think they're smart quoting hadiths out of context while also being low on brain cells.

[@tashnob]

The brother has graduated with a degree from the Islamic University of Madinah. What qualifications do you have?

[@tauhid9983]

well I think the example of the military training is kinda invalid...cuz modern warfare don't focus much on unarmed combat. Most don't train in striking as much but in jutjisu. But ofc, for normal folks when it comes to self defence training in combat sports is the best defence you can have. So by extension, u kinda have to train getting punched in the face or delivering the punch as well...otherwise u won't learn. But even in training, u can wear headgear or spar lightly in order to reduce damage. That's the key idea...as long as one can preserve the sanity of the face. You good! Also the Hadith isn't at all about safety mate, when it's about the nobility and the purity of the face. No matter who it is. Ofc when it comes to life or death, then that's a different case. Cuz if you consider the Hadith, where prophet (pbuh) forbade ppl from stoning the face of the women who was sentenced to death. It wasn't at all about the safety of the women lol, it was about honouring the face,

[@tauhid9983]

@@tashnob huh? who u talking to? lol

[@tashnob]

@@tauhid9983 I'm sorry brother I thought you were the original poster. Deleted that comment.

[@tauhid9983]

@@tashnob no problem lol….figured you were talking to him lol

[@muhdaqil9429]

what a beautiful of reason ..Allahuakhbar

[@AdjiDwipawarman]

MASHAALLOH......

[@akhbarkhanmohamad6705]

Allah loves a stronger Muslim dan a weak one.Because a man needs to defend his family n relegion.MMA is the art of defence n attack.Defence at all cost.In the street you may not able to wrestle but a good punch can save your life.Anyway you get paid to fight .

[@tator2284]

Wow wow you took that Hadith so out of context..

[@tator2284]

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The strong believer is more beloved to Allah than the weak believer, but there is goodness in both of them. Be eager for what benefits you, seek help from Allah, and do not be frustrated. If something befalls you, then do not say: If only I had done something else. Rather say: Allah has decreed what he wills. Verily, the phrase ‘if only’ opens the way for the work of Satan.” Sahih Muslim

[@Pattyeleven]

He already answer first of the beginning, "how can he said that is halal and 100% its not good in his religion", he know what he is doing. And he clearly explain that in training camp you should compete and go to the championship. Moreover, in fighting he asked his opponent to give up or stop, or destroy like chicken conor who bullying his religion. He just show, how we should act. Khabib is in another level

[@Pattyeleven]

@أحمد chicken always been chicken

[@mr.cannedble9724]

I don't think this sport was haram because it's agreement with both party, also this sport also being played during early age of Islam like khalid al walid, umar al khatab.....

[@elmonselmon8479]

@@mr.cannedble9724 You are talking about wrestling. But they were talking about boxing and kicking in faces. It's about making injuries. But yeah it isn't Haram cause it's not written in the Quran. This topic is based on a hadith.

[@Birawster]

@@mr.cannedble9724 i think that time when umar still fighting, there's still no surah / ayah in Quran from Allah that explain that fighting is haram except war to defend you're country or religion, then the ayah come to Muhammad Rasulullah shalallahu alaihi wassalam, to tell that fighting to or hitting , hurting yourself is haram

[@abubaro8341]

@@mr.cannedble9724 The Prophet's Companions did wrestle, but they didn't make it a profession

[@breal1250]

Great Man 👍

[@SeifJislam]

Hopefully we all be unite in paradise. Me, you, and all muslim in the world. In sha Allah.

[@m.abajwa9798]

what a dumb question ... people used to test eachother with swords ... stop labeling everything as haram

[@felipehector8817]

Yea because that was a WAR and it's the equivalent of firearms today, what are you even saying brother? And even while fighting against enemies you know the sahabas never hit the face of an enemy and tried to avoid it, even in war so imagine doing it as a sport, anyways UFC ain't even beneficial it's literally watching two people trying to ko each other and giving themselves brain damage that can actually catch up to them when they get old

[@louhannaval8751]

A decent questions but it would be a waste if u dont put the same energy to give same questions to the UK government about their support to Israel etc,its easier to attack your own brother than ur enemy,disgusting act

[@buridah328]

He’s get kicked back to Pakistan if he ever dared to

[@buridah328]

@M Ahmed mate. Not anyone who grows a beard and calls himself an imam is an imam. A LOT are just imposters.

[@jawadbakhshi31]

Khabib is amazing.

[@MuhammadAbdullah-od7kx]

MashAllah 💚

[@wrdswpns1139]

khabib was born in a country where war was normal , he grew up with bombs and bullets He lost people he new in a war torn country so fighting was an outlet . No haram in fighting , he is not killing his opponennt His oponents are fine and they continue to fight. Khabib is doing a job for the MMA and providing for his family and community .

[@marlostanfield6626]

This is illegal to Hit face or injure someone in islam so please dont try to justify somethink like this. War is war,octagon is different,his opponent dont hate him or dont try to kill him so he cannot fight like he is his worst ennemies. Wersling and grappling is good but if it's like a sport and game but hurting people is not good. Strikking is good For sport and self defense.

[@ameerulaqmalmalek9470]

@@marlostanfield6626 Omg.. You're being ignorant.. Are you even a muslim?

[@wrdswpns1139]

@@marlostanfield6626 khabib is doing a job for the MMA , he gets paid to provide for his wife n children . Not Haram what so ever . People need to chill the F out.

[@wrdswpns1139]

@@ameerulaqmalmalek9470 well said

[@wrdswpns1139]

@Mohmed Alanzy noway it's Haram He's making a living for his family.....dumass

[@travistravis3620]

First of all why are you asking Khabib this question? He’s as he said it’s not up to him what’s halal and what’s haram. Second of all, people in the old days even in prophets time used to train to fight, the different back then it wasn’t for money. Other sports are physicals as well and athletes can still get hurt, dose that mean all these sports are forbidden? In my opinion people started overthinking things in religions, religion is something easy to understand and not complicated. I wish if khabib answered that question in a different way.

[@moobaba1536]

Exactly!

[@Userdoesnotexit]

dont think he had good english to say what you said.. his answer is good enough

[@MMANEWSMALAYALAM]

@Travis Travis Right brother. R U Muslim?

[@squidguard4743]

It doesn’t matter what people did in the ‘old days’ gladiators would kill each other for entertainment, doesn’t make that halal. The prophet sws used to wrestle, yes and they would go to war out of necessity, survival, defence, expansion, but they would NEVER fight for cash and glory. Prizefighting in your underwear will ALWAYS be haraam. Stop with the excuses and justifications. There is none

[@squidguard4743]

@M Ahmed whataboutism doesn’t negate that prizefighting is haraam lol. You guys that attached to khabib, is he your superhero ?

[@whyibelieve786]

What a trip up question. As Khabib is genuine person who will answer from a place up of honesty and modesty. Hmmmm🤔 Self defence is teaching self discipline and fitness. It keeps so many uncontrolled kids get discipline and respect for authority figure like Sensais, parents and teachers. And competition at its peak is not like a brawl late in the night. To train to that level your fitness levels are taken to the peaks of human endurance and capability. Its on the fighter not to let any ego take over the hard work on self discipline and respect for other competitors.

[@SuperServentofAllah]

Nice question

[@Nasir1969]

Different people have different opinions... How about his intentions not for money or fame...but for legacy...I might be wrong on this and If so only ALLAH swt knows best and most forgiving.🤲

[@bilals1279]

Respected brother there no need for opinions when we have clear authentic proof from the prophet Muhammad peace be upon him who said striking in the face is not allowed.

[@tator2284]

@@bilals1279 do you people just select and choose what is haraam? This Imam has his face picture at thumbnail trying to get famous.. isn’t picture making haraam? Hadith Aisha, Abu Huraira, Ali, Ibn Masud, Ibn Abbas.

[@bilals1279]

@@tator2284 No we dont pick and chose. We submit to the Quran and the sunnah, and making pictures online is not the same as physically in real life as mentioned by the scholars.

[@tator2284]

@@bilals1279 wow did you just really say that? Posting picture online not haraam? Bring forth you’re proof if you are truthful

[@tator2284]

@@bilals1279 like I said your picking and choosing what is haraam and suits you. Because there are many clear cut Hadith about this. Read your first comment.. no need for opinions when we have clear cut Hadith

[@noblepolygon8694]

I've become very interested in Islam lately (I've stopped drinking because of the examples of Habib and Andrew Tate), but I worry about the restrictions on many other aspects of life I enjoy.

[@zeecee9749]

May Allah make it a easy journey for you brother ❤️

[@crazyakram3955]

Khabib is good human being

[@zsal9145]

This is why UFC is amazing. It has such a diverse collection of people. The devout Muslim wrestler… the immoral boastful, whiskey drinking Irishman… Nigerian Usman… the Stockton gangster Diaz!!! This is why it’s important Khabib and other dagestanis fight … to represent Islam ☪️

[@Memebox711]

Omg khabib doesn’t like hurting his opponents thats why he tells them to stop. This is kreizy

[@hermano6793]

Was watching it live and was pleasantly surprised to see Ustadh Omar appear on there and the question was brilliant and the response was good.

[@samik3184]

Your so called ustadh has absolutely no wisdom. For him to blatantly embarrass a guest and call what he's famous for Haram? What kind of mannerism is this? Please send this msg to your so called imam who had his 5 seconds of Fame.

[@hermano6793]

@@samik3184 Only you acting like a little whining weazle. No one else has a problem. How did he embarrass him when he asked him a genuine question about why he potentially left the sport and Khabib actually appreciated it and said it was a good question. Before talking out your arse understand the difference between a question and a statement you fool.

[@like2jo4796]

Khabib is the best Role model ever!!

[@setyowibowo6598]

He is not leaving at all, he is coaching now and he said he has passion to be like Dana White someday

[@andrianwilman]

Bro I believe he’s just going for 70% in fighting. Lol. That’s what he said he could have finished mcgregor very quickly. But maybe bcs he wanted to entertain ppl that’s why he kinda slow it down 2 rounds.

[@MohammedAli-di4ke]

Fair play to the brother who asked

[@e.k874]

when he said its his mother dont ask him anything else

[@gunawanantigam33]

mashallah,. thax khabib for yo answer,.. allahuakbar,.. allah swt the only one god in the world,..

[@chmisouantik317]

I like what Khabib is doing, and I am a Muslim, but I do not agree with you. This is a noble sport. Yes, it is unfortunate. Training in combat has existed since the creation of man. It is present in all religions, Islam and wars in history. The Prophet was a warrior, and I see that the impact on children is sports. Something positive is better than going to other trivial things and disagreeing with the person who raised the question is illogical

[@afgissa7471]

Hitting the face is haram.

[@kroosgiro]

UFC is associated with other haram things such as music and gambling

[@vandersonvlad4082]

Well he already said why he stopped fighting. At this point I think we all know! If his father cared too much that this was haram, he wouldn't have trained him and so many other boys who grew up to become professional fighters! You don't have to be extreme, that's not how you please God.

[@ameerulaqmalmalek9470]

Yup, as a muslim myself.. I also shaking my head when i watch these people take everything to the extreme.. Like, everything is black and white only.. I can give multiple reason why compete in a combat sport is not haram.. But these folks just won't listen..

[@saifty3747]

Without mma, we wouldn't know what really works for self defense

[@user-fl1cr7ro2p]

Bruh! How was that "extreme"? And I don't get the point where you mentioned khabib father training his students to become professional fighters? It's irrelevant to the topic. Are you saying that because khabib father encouraged that then it's not Haram?

[@Arsenal_4_Life]

@@saifty3747 Tbh, we have original martial arts, jiu-jitsu, muay Thai, etc. But I'm pretty sure all of those came from martial arts. Martial arts started in 527 AD and jiu-jitsu started around 1920.

[@saifty3747]

@@Arsenal_4_Life no, did u see what was happening in the 80s, u had alot of bs going around like aikido and wing chun, which would put peoples life in danger if they try to use it to defend themselves in real life. The UFC made possible to publicly test the techniques that work with a fully resisting opponent

[@mohamedihsaanhuzain133]

The way of question is with so polite and not in an accusing manner like mufti menk style , this will not make the people in islam to run away from imams 😂 Love the question and Answer

[@yusufsky2923]

SubhanAllah

[@meruemo776]

Back in the day, sports that were considered manly such as horse and camel riding. Archery swimming where encouraged. I don't see this being any different as the fighters who compete in the UFC are 1- well trained and prepared 2- if a fighter loses too many fights in a row they get cut to save them from future damage. As u saw a BKFC fighter died because he's been koed 9 fights in a row

[@lingling7195]

You know even khabib didn’t give a fatwa to say it is halal

[@talimanwiz]

We shouldn't hit in the face. Also there's bunch of other things in ufc, music, free mixing, semi naked woman, drinking being served etc

[@omegaboostZ]

It's a tough judgement call. But to say that Allah's help wasn't there when Khabib defeated McGregor would be a mistake. It's as if it was meant to be.

[@squidguard4743]

Well everything that happens is meant to be, that doesn’t mean it’s something that is blessed by Allah, or Allah will be pleased with.

[@inthebackwiththerabbish]

@@squidguard4743 our own Prophet fought a match against a pro wrestler and body slammed him bruh

[@squidguard4743]

@@inthebackwiththerabbish how does that justify doing two things our prophet told us not to do? Hitting the face, not only hitting but beating the face to the point where one has brain trauma for the rest of their life. The second thing, is fighting in front of millions in your underwear lol. Also there were no professional wrestlers back then in Arabia

[@inthebackwiththerabbish]

@@squidguard4743 these men agree to fight each other and they train hard. there are rules in the sport and a referee making sure the match is fair. khabib actually doesn’t bash people’s heads in he often submits them making them tap out. if it’s wrong then okay it’s wrong. why do you have such a big problem with it? he’s not even fighting anymore and does plenty of good. in fact he has better discipline than probably all of us in this comments section. why compare? and the Prophet wrestled with the strongest guy in the town who had never been slammed to the ground before. the Prophet did it 3 times in a row.

[@inthebackwiththerabbish]

@@squidguard4743 we say words so easily that can damage someone for the rest of their life or commit actions we dont even assess the consequences of. bro think with your head

[@hakeem2006]

Brilliant and relevant question Alhamdollelah May Allah bless you brother Omar

[@Resul-rm9hs]

Habib 💯👍🙏

[@kba6895]

So Imam Omar Hajaj I wonder what your living arrangements are. Are you a homeowner with a ‘haram’ mortgage upon which you pay interest which is haram. Or are you a tenant you pays rent for a property owned by a landlord who has a mortgage which he then pays interest on. Silly questions about what is and isn’t haram. Almost every interaction everyone has in life in the western world will have an element of haram to it. Lay of Khabib the man is an inspiration and conducts himself impeccably. I could go on but I see there may not be a point.

[@samik3184]

Idk what this so called imams wisdom was to publicly say something is Haram.

[@tator2284]

Or why does he use his face picture as thumbnail? Isn’t picture making haraam?

[@kba6895]

@@tator2284 good point. I missed the obvious.

[@squidguard4743]

@@kba6895 first of all, those are all assumptions. Second of all, even if the person asking the question was the biggest sinner on the planet, prizefighting in your underwear will still always be haraam, lol

[@kba6895]

@@squidguard4743 having a name Squid 🦑 gaurd is haram

[@zafirshukor6372]

What an annoying question. A little tip for the “imam” - ask Khabib behind closed doors cause now people are wondering what your intentions are for asking this publicly (and Is that Islamic?)

[@tashnob]

Because he publicly competed in a Haram sport influencing millions of people. If the sin is in the open then it needs to be dealt with openly.

[@Checkout17]

You have a point. Indeed, he should have asked him that privately. Combat sports such as UFC, MMA, boxing in which opponents physically injure each other is un-Islamic, there is no doubt about it. Other combat sports in which the opponents are not injured, such as wrestling, arm wrestling, and combat sports are allowed. The only thing worse compared with all these combat sports where opponents injure each other is when the intention is to kill each other! This is a logical explanation and not difficult to understand. Peace be with you

[@kimsharif2041]

Where I can watch a full video of this things?

[@Mohammed71793]

Love Khabib