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Betting where no money is involved

· 12 Dhuʻl-Qiʻdah 1447 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to have a two way bet with a friend where no money is involved.

For example, if you lose you wear an outfit of the winners choosing or change your wallpaper that doesn't involve haraam to a wallpaper of their choosing etc.

Answer

Betting is not permissible in Islam. Hence, any type of involvement in these things, (including the case in question where one is making something binding on the other) is against the Islamic teachings.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Zakaria Makada
Checked & approved by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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