Playing cards without betting
Question
Is it okay to play online poker not with real money. Me and my brothers, cousins like to play cards we don't bet just play. Or we shouldn't?
Answer
This type of vain activities have been strongly condemned.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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