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Question ID: #2070
 
Question: prize draw
assalamualaikum,
to your recent reply to my question about competitions, i don't
understand part {3] which says that their should be no entry fees e.g your name being entered in the prize draw what exactly do you mean by that?
because there is no other way ypou can mostly enter competitions

jazakallah
 
 
Answered by: Ulamaa ID 03 (UK)
Date: 11/07/2006 20:20pm

Assalamu'alaikum w.w.

It means that unless it is a free prize draw, it will
not be permissible. e.g. raffles, etc, where you have
to purchase a ticket is not permissible.

However, if your name is entered in a draw free of
charge, this will be permissible.

Wassalam
(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
Halal Food Guide
 
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