Ruling on gambling

Q: What is the shariah ruling on gambling in light to verse number 219 of surah e baqrah?

A: Gambling and games of chance are haraam in Islam.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Zakaria Makada

Checked & Approved:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)