The Ruling on Playing Cards in Recreational Centers and Trips
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The questioner:
Finally, he asks this question: Is it permissible to play cards and gamble with them among colleagues in rest houses and on land trips, instead of backbiting and talebearing?
The Shaykh:
This is also not permissible. Playing cards with prizes is gambling, which is not permissible. However, if it is done without wagering money, it is a form of amusement that occupies people and causes discord and bad talk among them. It also causes distraction for them and makes it difficult for them to perform the Fajr prayer. A Muslim’s time is precious, and he should elevate himself above such matters. If they wish to make use of their time, they should use it for something beneficial, such as reading a book, studying the Qur’an, or other things that are of benefit. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and may He benefit Islam and the Muslims through you.
The Shaykh:
Thank you for your attendance, brothers and sisters. This is the program in which the Honorable Shaykh Salih ibn Fawzan, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and a member of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta, answered your questions and inquiries in this week’s session. We will meet again, if Allah wills. And may Allah’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you.
Finally, he asks this question: Is it permissible to play cards and gamble with them among colleagues in rest houses and on land trips, instead of backbiting and talebearing?
The Shaykh:
This is also not permissible. Playing cards with prizes is gambling, which is not permissible. However, if it is done without wagering money, it is a form of amusement that occupies people and causes discord and bad talk among them. It also causes distraction for them and makes it difficult for them to perform the Fajr prayer. A Muslim’s time is precious, and he should elevate himself above such matters. If they wish to make use of their time, they should use it for something beneficial, such as reading a book, studying the Qur’an, or other things that are of benefit. Yes.
The presenter:
May Allah reward you, Honorable Shaykh, and may Allah bless you and your knowledge, and may He benefit Islam and the Muslims through you.
The Shaykh:
Thank you for your attendance, brothers and sisters. This is the program in which the Honorable Shaykh Salih ibn Fawzan, a member of the Council of Senior Scholars and a member of the Permanent Committee for Scholarly Research and Ifta, answered your questions and inquiries in this week’s session. We will meet again, if Allah wills. And may Allah’s peace, mercy, and blessings be upon you.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/253 — archive.org (21:12)
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