Playing with marbles for takes

· 24 Dhuʻl-Hijjah 1436 AH1 min readEnglish
Business and DealingsInterest and GamblingGambling

Question

I have a question regarding playing with marbles for takes. This means that the winner gets the marbles of the loser. Does this have any association with gambling? If so, is it permissible to play like that?

Answer

Yes, it is gambling.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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