I have relative who want to do Istikhara for his business. we are doubtfull because he want to do Istikhara for a business which has also Lottery machine(gambling) installed.

10 Mar 2004 · 19 Muharram 1425 AH1 min readFatwa 11134English

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Lottery is not the main business but its a part. Their main business in the store is like selling candy's . every day use things like dairy products, water, bread, napkins, kitchen stuff etc. His opinion is that its very difficult to find grocery/retail store without this lottery machine(gambling).Its not the main business but attractiion for the customers. Is it Ok if we do istikhara for him.

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Gambling is expressly prohibited in the Qur?aan. It is not permissible to gamble or be part of gambling in any way whatsoever. That includes installing a gambling machine in one?s business.

It is not permissible to run a business in which one is required to have a lottery machine. That is assisting in sin. Allah Ta?ala states, ?And do not assist in sin.? (Maaidah)

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai

Answered by: Mufti Ebrahim Desai

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