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Loser paying the winner a certain amount in a race
Question
I heard someone say that in Islam, it’s permissible to bet on yourself in a foot race against another person and whoever loses must pay the other the staked amount. This doesn’t sound right. Please advise.
Answer
This is not permissible. This is a form of gambling.
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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