Al-Bara' ibn 'Azib reported that the Messenger of Allah, may Allah
bless him and grant him peace, said, "Spread the greeting to people and
you will be safe. The saw is evil."
Fadala ibn 'Ubayd was at a meeting when he heard that some people
were playing backgammon. He got up in anger to forbid it in the strongest
possible terms. Then he said, "The one who plays in order to live on his
winnings is like a person who eats pig meat and does wudu' in blood."
Anas ibn Malik heard the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him
and grant him peace, say, "I have nothing to do with diversions and diversions
have nothing to do with me." He meant that he does not do anything worthless."
