Gambling

Q: We got a message that we were chosen as the winners of Canada Coca-Cola's new year lottery. They were promised to give us some dollars. Is it halal for us? 

Q: Many Muslim organisations have fundraising dinners. The people attending these dinners pay a fee e.g. R300 per person. The names of all the attendees are entered into a draw. After enjoying the dinner, the names are drawn, and the winners of the draw are given prizes e.g. umrah ticket, etc. Is this permissible?

Q: I want to ask a few questions about gambling

1. If two teams play cricket for money and the one who loses the match will have to give money, is this permissible?

2. If two teams play cricket for money and the looser will have to give money and the winner uses this money for cricket material, this way both teams will get benefit. Is this permissible?

3. If two teams play cricket for money and the one who loses will have to give food/party to all the teams. Is this permissible?

Q: In India there is lottery scheme. We can get house on a low budget. First we have to pay some amount then there will be a draw. Whoevers name comes out will win the house. Is participating in this scheme halal or haram.

Q: When I was younger I used to play marbles for takes. Only recently I found out that it is haram. I still have all my marbles with me. What should I do with these marbles?

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

Q: What is the shari ruling on gambling. Is it actually mentioned in Surah Baqarah that it has some benefit for men?

Q: Is buying prize bonds permissible in Islam? Provided that no loss of money is faced by the buyer as the money of prize bonds can be refunded. Explain this in the light of Quran and Sunnah.

Q: There are many needy people in my area. I am helping them in whatever way I can with my hard-earned money. However, this is not enough as the needy people are too many. Can I buy a lottery ticket every month with the intention that if I get lucky enough to win, I will help them with the prize money? I won’t touch a single penny from that amount for my personal use.

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.