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Riding on Rollercoasters

Question

Is it permissible to ride rollercoasters in Islam? They aren't as risky as many people think. In almost all cases, riders are safe.

Answer

All perfect praise be to Allah, The Lord of the Worlds. I testify that there is none worthy of worship except Allah, and that Muhammad  sallallaahu  `alayhi  wa  sallam ( may  Allaah exalt his mention ) is His slave and Messenger.

There is no harm in riding such rollercoasters, provided that the rollercoaster itself is safe and the rider takes all necessary precautionary measures to protect themselves. Likewise, there must be no medical impediment – such as an illness or condition – that would cause the ride to harm the rider.

Allah knows best

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