Why watching mukbang is not haram in Islam for a Muslim
C.J Ahmed-14.04.2023
Mukbang or in other words,Meokbang is a food eating show where vrious participants eat various type of food in large quantities. There is nothing haram in watching Mukbang but like all other topics there are critics who argue that watching such programs is a waste of time and will bring the argument that television is haram. Just because it is a waste of time for one individual does not mean it is a waste of time for another. Islam does not forbid entertainment.
Aisha(rali)reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came to my house when two girls were beside me singing songs of Bu’ath. The Prophet laid down and turned his face to the other side. Then, Abu Bakr came in and spoke to me harshly, saying, “Musical instruments of Satan near the Prophet?” The Prophet turned his face toward him and he said, “Leave them alone.” When Abu Bakr became inattentive, I signaled to the girls and they left. It was the day of Eid and the Abyssinians were playing with shields and spears. Either I asked the Prophet or he asked me whether I would like to watch and I said yes. Then the Prophet made me stand behind him while my cheek was touching his cheek and the Prophet was saying, “Carry on, O tribe of Arfida.” I became tired and the Prophet asked me, “Are you satisfied?” I said yes, so I left.(Bukhari and Muslim).
The above hadith is clear evidence that the prophet (sal) allowed Aisha (rali) to watch the Abyssinians play with spears in the mosque as a form of entertainment. Similarly using T.V or anyother mode to watch programs is allowed in Islam and Muslims should not go in to extremes.
Aisha reported: She prepared a lady for marriage to a man among the Ansar. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Aisha, do you have any entertainment? Verily, the Ansar are fond of entertainment.”(Bukhari)
There is nothing wrong in watching Mukbang as Islam does not forbid entertainment
Mukbang or in other words,Meokbang is a food eating show where vrious participants eat various type of food in large quantities. There is nothing haram in watching Mukbang but like all other topics there are critics who argue that watching such programs is a waste of time and will bring the argument that television is haram. Just because it is a waste of time for one individual does not mean it is a waste of time for another. Islam does not forbid entertainment.
Aisha(rali)reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, came to my house when two girls were beside me singing songs of Bu’ath. The Prophet laid down and turned his face to the other side. Then, Abu Bakr came in and spoke to me harshly, saying, “Musical instruments of Satan near the Prophet?” The Prophet turned his face toward him and he said, “Leave them alone.” When Abu Bakr became inattentive, I signaled to the girls and they left. It was the day of Eid and the Abyssinians were playing with shields and spears. Either I asked the Prophet or he asked me whether I would like to watch and I said yes. Then the Prophet made me stand behind him while my cheek was touching his cheek and the Prophet was saying, “Carry on, O tribe of Arfida.” I became tired and the Prophet asked me, “Are you satisfied?” I said yes, so I left.(Bukhari and Muslim).
The above hadith is clear evidence that the prophet (sal) allowed Aisha (rali) to watch the Abyssinians play with spears in the mosque as a form of entertainment. Similarly using T.V or anyother mode to watch programs is allowed in Islam and Muslims should not go in to extremes.
Aisha reported: She prepared a lady for marriage to a man among the Ansar. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Aisha, do you have any entertainment? Verily, the Ansar are fond of entertainment.”(Bukhari)
There is nothing wrong in watching Mukbang as Islam does not forbid entertainment