Playing monopoly with one's family
Question
Is it permissible to play monopoly with ones family as long as it does not become a barrier from one fulfilling the fardh ibadah?
Answer
These types of games are not for adults. The hadeeth discourages us from lahw and la`ib (activities that have absolutely no benefit and good).
And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.
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- Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
Where scholars differ, it’s safer to take the more cautious view.
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