Playing arcade games

Q: Are arcade games allowed in Islam? My teacher said no because you do not know how many tickets you will get so it is gambling. Please clarify.

A: This falls within the ambit of gambling. Hence, one should refrain from this.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)