7 – Subject Matter and Contents:
The contents of the book can be arranged under five main sections:

Section One:
Following the author’s opening homily, he begins by briefly citing what is authentically transmitted from the Prophet—may Allah bless him and grant him peace—and several of his Companions regarding the arts of horsemanship. This includes:
– foot racing;
– racing with horses and camels;
– his presence, peace and blessings be upon him, at archery contests among his Companions;
– his own shooting with the bow;
– his thrusting with the spear;
– and the wager entered into by Abu Bakr al-Siddiq, with the Prophet’s knowledge and permission—may Allah be pleased with him.

Section Two:
The legal rulings on staking prizes in competitions, detailing the agreed-upon and disputed forms. The author reports the scholars’ consensus—generally speaking—on its permissibility in contests involving horses, camels, and arrows, and notes that they differed concerning two specific issues: