3 Sports which Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) highly encouraged his Ummah to play and its Benefits.

In Islam, sports are important to gain a healthy body.  Islam encourages exercise and being in good physical shape. The Prophet said, “A strong believer is better and dearer to God than a weak believer, though in both is good.” Because if the person  who is physically and mentally stronger is better before Allah because He is more active and energetic in the performance of worship, can give dawah of islam to others more effectively and taking care of the needs of others.

3 Sports which Hazrat Mohammad (PBUH) highly encouraged to his Ummah and its Benefits.

1. Horse Riding:

1 Positive Character Traits

Horseback riding teaches responsibility to those who ride and even more so to those who take care of horses. Horse caretakers must know how to care for the horse during times of health and illness. Learning all about horse health, along with tack and farm care, involves a lot of time and responsibility in order to put that knowledge into practice every single day for the benefit of the horse. In addition, horseback riding teaches patience, discipline, understanding, empathy, compassion, self-control, and dedication. Without these traits, the rider will not go far in their horsemanship studies. 

2. Physical Health

Horseback riding is physically demanding and can help you stay in shape.To be considered moderate-intensity, researchers determined that riding must be done for at least half an hour or more, three times per week. This level of activity meets England's recommendations for minimal level of activity and beyond. In addition, activities associated with riding burns energy at a moderate intensity. Horseback riding can burn hundreds of calories, as does grooming and saddling. Please note: Actual calories burned depends on body weight, workout intensity, conditioning level, and metabolism.  

Riders can develop better reflexes and a sense of balance and coordination as they use their entire body to guide and propel the horse forward. Riding also offers cardio benefits. Riding, lifting saddles onto the back of a horse, mucking stalls, moving hay bales, etc., builds muscles and physical strength. 

3. Problem-Solving

Riders must learn to problem solve and make quick decisions from the back of the horse. For instance, if a horse is set on going one way and the rider wants to go the other, he/she has to determine how to make a 1,000-pound animal go the direction that the rider has chosen in a humane and safe way. The unexpected can happen and riders must think quickly in the saddle to remain safe and in control. 

4. Psychological Health

The study completed by the BHS concluded that horseback riding stimulated mainly positive psychological feelings. More than 80% of rider questionnaire responses claim that horseback riding made them feel "quite a lot" or "extremely cheerful, relaxed, happy, or active." Learning to ride develops confidence and self-esteem. When a rider learns how to stay on and also meet goals set by a riding instructor or themselves, those feelings of "I can do this," really make an impact.

5. A Return to Nature

Horseback riding brings us out into the fresh air and closer to nature. Our society spends so much time indoors these days. We should take every opportunity we can to get outside for some exercise and fresh air with one of our most beautiful animals. In fact, this is why many riders started riding according to questionnaire respondents from the BHS study. Eighty percent of respondents ranked "contact with nature" and "scenery and views" as "important," "very important," or "extremely important."

2. Archery:

1. Improves your focus

Remaining focused during a shot is important for every archer. An archer must focus on their target, focus on their form, and ignore the distractions around them. By constantly being focused, it can help you focus and keep calm in high-pressure situations.

2. Improves your hand-eye coordination

Archery trains your hands to aim based on the feedback from your eyes. With continuous practice and repetition your coordination becomes better. The better coordination an archer has, the better the aiming.

3. Improves your upper strength

The arms, core, chest, and shoulders are all used when practicing a proper draw. Similar to lifting weights, an archer usually holds their draw for a couple seconds, which allows for tension in the muscles. Repetition of this action leads to muscle development.

4. Improves your social skills

Archery can be an individual sport or a team sport. When an archer competes in a tournament they are usually grouped together with other archers for scoring. Archers can get to know each other while they walk the course together. Teams are important in archer too. Working as a team and supporting one another is important for the success of the group.

5. Improves your confidence

Archery provides a boost of self-esteem to archers when they see their mental and physical skills improving during practice and tournaments.

3. Swimming:

1. A whole-body workout

• increases the heart rate without putting stress on the body improves strength tones muscles enhances fitness helps to manage weight.Swimming engages almost every major muscle group, requiring a person to use their arms, legs, torso, and stomach.Swimming can increase the heart rate, tone muscles, and manage weight.
• 2. Building cardiovascular strength
• Cardiovascular exercise, often referred to as cardio, involves the heart, lungs, and circulatory system. A thorough workout routine, such as one that features swimming, will include this type of exercise.Research suggests that swimmers have half the mortality rate of inactive people. A study from 2016 indicates that swimming can help to lower blood pressure and control blood sugar levels.

3. Suitable for all ages and fitness levels

Some types of exercise may be challenging for people who are new or feel very unfit.However, swimming allows a person to go at their own pace, and it can be inviting for newcomers.A person can learn to swim at a very young age, and most swimming pools have a designated area for beginners and people who prefer to swim slowly.

4. A great skill to have

The benefits of learning to swim safely and confidently can extend beyond mental and physical fitness. In some cases, it may even be lifesaving.

5. Good for people with injuries

Having an injury or conditions, such as arthritis, can make it difficult to do high-impact exercise.Because water gently supports the muscles, swimming is preferred by many who are unable to take part in high-impact, high-resistance exercises.