The Ruling on Participating in Competitions to Win Prizes
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Question:
This questioner says: Is it permissible for a person to participate in competitions in order to win?
Answer:
What kind of competitions? Huh? Competitions are not permissible except for what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) made an exception for: archery, racing horses, and racing camels, in order to train for jihad. It is not for the prize alone, but rather to train for jihad. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
This questioner says: Is it permissible for a person to participate in competitions in order to win?
Answer:
What kind of competitions? Huh? Competitions are not permissible except for what the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) made an exception for: archery, racing horses, and racing camels, in order to train for jihad. It is not for the prize alone, but rather to train for jihad. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh,
Source
المنتقى من أخبار سيد المرسلين 07-05-1435هـ — alfawzan.live (1:05:47)
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