Participating In A Raffle
Question
Is it permissible to enter a raffle where you make a purchase worth R10, and you stand a chance of winning sundry items like chocolates, car polishing kits etc.? A portion of the money goes towards purchasing the ticket which is, in turn, given out in charity.
Answer
No, it is not permissible as this is tantamount to gambling.
References (Arabic / Urdu sources)
فإن الغرر هو الخطر الذي استوى فيه طرف الوجود والعدم بمنزلة الشك (بدائع الصنائع 5/ 163)
ويطلق القمار في الاصطلاح الفقهي على كل لعب يشترط فيه غالبا أن يأخذ الغالب شيئا من المغلوب وحقيقته مراهنة على غرر محض (فقه المعاملات 4/128)
- Answered by
- Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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