Khaberni - The Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, said: "He who believes in Allah and the Last Day should speak a good word or remain silent." Narrated by al-Bukhari and Muslim.
Sometimes, due to my deep engagement with the one commenting on a sports event, (specifically football), I find myself captivated by the magic of what I hear as if I forget the event itself because of how beautiful what I hear is! From appropriate vocabulary to precise information, to understanding the rules of the game, to making a joke if necessary.
This is accompanied by quick wit and a pleasant spirit! And above all, the ability to control emotions and voice.
One wonders how much sports commentators have achieved this.
What are their sports backgrounds? And what is their degree of acceptance by the fans (the football community)?
Unfortunately, many of our commentators lack many of the prerequisites for success in this profession. The emotions are insincere, the shouting does not match the event, there is a clear deficit in knowledge of the rules, a misinterpretation of refereeing decisions that does not fit the nature of the event,
and rambling repetitive speech without taste, not memorizing the players' names, and last but not least, a severe weakness in the Arabic language.
I believe that the reason for this is due to the commentator being unsuitable for this profession, which some see as reaching the level of talent! Otherwise, how could one distinguish between 'seen' and 'sad', be present for one letter and not convinced by another?
In any case, in such a situation, it would be preferable if our media institutions, in their various forms, would prepare commentators, hone their skills, and train them, even if it requires sending them to attend advanced international courses that would enhance their experience in a profession I believe depends on creativity and talent, rather than seeing it as just a job.
O Allah, guide my people for they do not know.
