Fatwa #210927 January 2001United Kingdom

Is it permissible to take part in prize draws?

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Please could you tell me whether it is permissible to enter in prize draws/ lotteries etc where there is no fee payable and where there is no purchase necessary to enter? May Allah reward you.

Answer

It is permissible to enter in prize draws / lotteries as no fee is payable and there is nothing un-Islamic in the draw.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
FATWA DEPT.

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