Is there a permissible bet in the Shari'ah, and did Abu Bakr al-Siddiq (may Allah be pleased with him) bet?

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The Shaykh : Please, Abu Ahmad.

The questioner : Our Shaykh, regarding betting, is there a permissible bet, and is it true that Abu Bakr al-Siddiq bet?

The Shaykh : There is betting, but in the Muslim state, not now when the Muslim state is not established, there is betting.

The questioner : And is it true that Abu Bakr (may Allah be pleased with him)

The Shaykh: Correct.

The questioner : bet with

The Shaykh: Authentic, yes.

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