Fatwa #96746 October 2003United Kingdom

Can we accept lottery money as a gift from kaffir friend?

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can we accept winnings (money) from kaffir, or if muslim won lottery can he donate to kaffir friend then recieve back as a gift (without force)?

Answer

Lottery is Haraam. It is not permissible to engage in lottery, to give the lottery award as a gift or accept a lottery award as a gift.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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