What is the ruling on one who says, "Come, let us gamble"?
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Question:
Does he commit a sin if he says, "Come, let us gamble"?
Answer:
Yes, gambling is maysir (gambling), meaning it is not permissible. Therefore, it is prescribed for him to give charity in place of this evil act, which is consuming what is forbidden. "Come, let us gamble" means: come, let us engage in gambling, let us play at gambling.
Q: What is the definition of gambling?
The Shaykh: Risking one's wealth is gambling.
Does he commit a sin if he says, "Come, let us gamble"?
Answer:
Yes, gambling is maysir (gambling), meaning it is not permissible. Therefore, it is prescribed for him to give charity in place of this evil act, which is consuming what is forbidden. "Come, let us gamble" means: come, let us engage in gambling, let us play at gambling.
Q: What is the definition of gambling?
The Shaykh: Risking one's wealth is gambling.
Source
binbaz.org.sa
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