The Ruling on Playing Cards and Koutshina
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Question:
A brother from Sudan, residing in Riyadh, says: We are a group of colleagues who, during our free time, play cards, or what is called Koutshina. What is the ruling on wasting some of this time in such a game?
Answer:
This card game is not permissible; it is not permissible. If it is played for a stake or prizes, it is the forbidden gambling (maysir). If it is played without a stake and no money is involved, it is also forbidden, because it is idle amusement. It is also a means to taking prizes. Yes.
A brother from Sudan, residing in Riyadh, says: We are a group of colleagues who, during our free time, play cards, or what is called Koutshina. What is the ruling on wasting some of this time in such a game?
Answer:
This card game is not permissible; it is not permissible. If it is played for a stake or prizes, it is the forbidden gambling (maysir). If it is played without a stake and no money is involved, it is also forbidden, because it is idle amusement. It is also a means to taking prizes. Yes.
Source
نور على الدرب - الفوزان - 03/277 — archive.org (14:56)
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