What is the ruling on some people saying: “I bet you that if such-and-such happens, then you get such-and-such, and if it does not happen, then you owe me such-and-such”?
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The questioner : Noble Shaykh, what is the ruling on some people saying: “I bet you that if such-and-such happens, then you get such-and-such, and if it does not happen, then you owe me such-and-such”?
The Shaykh : This is gambling, and it is a form of maysir (gambling). It is not permissible for a person to engage in this type of transaction, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:Jami` at-Tirmidhi 1700Hasan (Darussalam) Yes.
The Shaykh : This is gambling, and it is a form of maysir (gambling). It is not permissible for a person to engage in this type of transaction, because the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) said:
