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What is the ruling of Deen Teams Soccer tournament?

Published as Soccer Tournaments

· 13 Rabiʻ II 1444 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Assalmoalaykum Mufti Saheb

- What is the ruling of Deen Teams Soccer tournament? There are two attachments to it. Will it be gambling to participate in it?

Is it permissible? Please answer in light of fikh.\

- What is the ruling of a fundraising soccer tournament – males only – for Palestine,

there is one attachment on this, pls see pic.

The matter is urgent as the soccer tournament is coming up, pls see attached photos.

Answer

Bismi Ta`ala

1.1 If the prize monies of such tournaments are generated from the entrance fees of each team then it will be considered gambling. However if the prize monies are sponsored by a third-party and the entrance fees are not used ,it will not be considered as gambling.

1.2 Soccer tournaments are not allowed as it leads to fights, quarrels, animosity, intermingling of sexes, photography, wastage of time and many other prohibitions in islam.

- One should use alternate methods in trying to raise money for Palestine.

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Mufti Yacoob Vally
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