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Playing poker without money

· 9 Jumada II 1435 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

When one plays poker without money involved for fun, is this allowed in accordance to sharia law?

Answer

If this game is generally played with money then such games should be left out for the semblance it has with gambling.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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