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Can we accept lottery money as a gift from kaffir friend?

Fatwa 9674English
Finance and Commerce

Question

can we accept winnings (money) from kaffir, or if muslim won lottery can he donate to kaffir friend then recieve back as a gift (without force)?

Answer

Lottery is Haraam. It is not permissible to engage in lottery, to give the lottery award as a gift or accept a lottery award as a gift.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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