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Is it permissible to participate in competitions for monetary prizes?

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assalamualaikum,
i just wanted to know whether
we are allowed to join competitons to win money and other goods e.g like a tesco survey competition where you could win money as a prize?

jazakallah
sabz

Answer
8th Jumad-ul-Ukhraa 1427 – 5th July 2006

Bismihi Subhanahu Wa Ta’aalaa
Assalamu’alaikum w.w.

It is permissible to take part in competitions
provided:-

(1) They are of a Halaal nature, i.e. Do not promote a
haraaam product.

(2) There are no entry fees. E.g. completing a
consumer survey form where one’s name is entered for a
free prize-draw.

(3) Prizes are Halaal. E.g. Cash, car etc.

Allah (SWT) Knows Best.
(Mufti) Abdullah Patel.

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(Mufti) Abdullah Patel
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