Is it permissible to settle a dispute between two men by flipping a coin, such that they say: if the first side comes up, it will be so-and-so, and if the second side comes up, it will be so-and-so?
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The questioner : Is it permissible to settle a dispute between two men by flipping a coin, such that they say: if the first side comes up, it will be so-and-so, and if the second side comes up, it will be so-and-so? Is this considered drawing lots?
The Shaykh : Yes, this is drawing lots.
The Shaykh : Yes, this is drawing lots.