Going to amusement parks

Assalamualaikum

I understand that anything that leads to haram is also haram, so since seeing the satr of even another woman by a woman is haram and it is so impossible to avoid nowadays such as at american amusement parks, isnt it haram to go to amusement parks?

 بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم

الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما

As Muslims, we are required to take care of our physical and mental health. We are encouraged to exercise and take part in physical activities, such as swimming, walking, etc. However, we must bear in mind that we must not cross the boundaries stipulated by the Shari’ah while doing so. While it would be encouraged to go for walks and have some enjoyment at parks, a person must take necessary precautions and try their utmost to refrain from haram. For example, one should lower their gaze and avoid walking in mixed crowds or areas where haram is more frequent. 

In reference to your question, it would be preferable to avoid amusement parks and rather go to other areas of recreation where haram is less frequent, as it is difficult to protect one’s gaze and avoid haram in such an area. However, if one is to take precautionary measures and avoid haram, it would be permissible for one to go to amusement parks as well.

والله اعلم

Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala knows best.

Yousuf Ahmad 

Approved by Mufti Husain Ahmad Madani