Objectives of lottery and gambling : lottery is forbidden even if it has certain charitable objectives

Fatawa Question

In the name of Allah the most gracious the most merciful all praises and thanks are due to Allah, the Lord of mankind and all that exists, dear scholar, for the last two weeks nknowingly (may Allah swt forgive us)I've been playing the national lottery. Today after the Friday prayer it suddenly dawned on me as to whether it was Halal (lawful) for a Muslim to play Lotteries of any kind for they resemble gambling. Surah al-Baqarah 267 : O you who believe ! Spend of the good things which you have (legally) earned, and of that which We have produced from the earth for you, and do not aim at that which is bad to spend from it, (though) you would not accept it save if you close your eyes and tolerate therein. And know that Allah is Rich (Free of all wants), and worthy of all praise. My understanding is that it is not Halal but if Lottery money is Halal would the Sadaqah given out of multi-million Dollar jackpot also be considered as Halal and accepted ? For example if one wants to build a Mosque ? Should a Muslim play lotteries at all ? and Allah guides whom he wills. Allahu Akbar thank you for your help and cooperation.

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Publication Date

2002-10-07

Main Subjects

Financial and Accounting Sciences
Religion
Islamic Studies

Topics

• Islamic jurisprudence
• Gambling
• Taboos
• Lotteries
• Charities

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-725220

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