would you please let me know if participating in US DV Lottery is permissible according to the Islamic Sharia.

In the name of Allah, Most Gracious, Most Merciful

Assalaamu `alaykum waRahmatullahi Wabarakatuh

It is permissible to participate in the U.S. Diversity Visa lottery. This does not fall in the category of gambling.

And Allah knows best

Wassalaamu `alaykum

Ml. Asif Umar,
Student Darul Iftaa

Checked and Approved by:

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
Darul Iftaa