Is it permissible for observers, such as a ruler or witnesses, to praise the successful archer and criticize the one who misses?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Racing and Archery

Book 58 · Issue 3 · Bab 1

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Primary text

It is disliked for those present, such as the ruler, witnesses, or others, to praise the one who hits the target and disparages or scolds the one who misses. This is because such actions cause distress and anger to one of the archers.