Playing sports for money
Question
I want to ask a few questions about gambling
1. If two teams play cricket for money and the one who loses the match will have to give money, is this permissible?
2. If two teams play cricket for money and the looser will have to give money and the winner uses this money for cricket material, this way both teams will get benefit. Is this permissible?
3. If two teams play cricket for money and the one who loses will have to give food/party to all the teams. Is this permissible?
Answer
This is pure gambling.
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
- Answered by
- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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