Playing an indoor sport on a "lose to pay" basis

Q: We play indoor net cricket, which has the per hour payment. We usually play on "lose to pay" basis, that the losing team will pay 100% of the payment of the indoor net. Is it haram or permissible? 

Secondly, what if we split it on 75% and 25% from losing team and winning team respectively. Is it permissible or not?

A: This is pure gambling. 

As above. Since both are using the space equally then both are equally responsible.

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

 

Answered by:

Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)