[About gambling]

Fatawa Question

My question falls under the topic of gambling. Being a Muslim I am completely against the notion of gambling and am conscious of the various forms it is presented to us to provoke temptation I.e. lotteries, pyramids schemes and fruit machines etc. I have never entertained the thought of getting involved in any such activities. Now gambling is defined as risk losing something of value with the hope of gaining more value / profit based on mere chance and probability. In other words, one does not have any influence on the outcome. I have very recently found a mathematical equation which if followed when betting in a very specific type of online game has a 100 % possibility of winning thus, eradicating any chance / probability of losing. Up till now I have been reviewing the equation and have applied this to play in practice mode (I.e. using no money of my own) and found it to work 100 %. Whether or not I can continue will be dependent upon whether this is Islamically permissible. As I am using my intellect to win with no probability of losing, technically this cannot be gambling ? My question is ; would this be permissible ? Jazaka Allah Khair for your invaluable guidance and wisdom. Long may your good work continue ? Jazak'Allah.

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Publication Date

2012-09-29

Main Subjects

Economics & Business Administration
Islamic Studies

Topics

• Islamic jurisprudence
• Gambling

No. of Pages

1

Data Type

Fatawa

Language

English

Record ID

BIM-733572

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