Let’s Wrestle – Islamic Traditions Related to Wrestling

Let’s Wrestle: Islamic Traditions Related to Wrestling is an engaging and informative book that explores the often-overlooked presence of wrestling in the early Islamic tradition. It presents a rich collection of stories, teachings, and historical insights that show how wrestling was embraced as a means of cultivating strength, discipline, and character. The book features authentic narrations from the life of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, who not only encouraged physical fitness but also personally wrestled on occasion. It also includes accounts of the companions and later Muslim figures who practiced wrestling, not merely as sport, but as a tool for building perseverance, humility, and brotherhood. This work links the physical benefits of wrestling to the deeper spiritual and moral goals of Islam, illustrating how physical strength and inner refinement can go hand in hand. Its storytelling style makes it accessible and enjoyable for both younger readers and adults, especially those with an interest in sports, Seerah, or Islamic heritage. A unique contribution to Islamic literature, this book revives an authentic and practical Sunnah in a modern, relatable way.

Publisher: Dar Al-Arqam
Author: Imam As-Suyuti
Pages: 49
Cover: Softcover