Darul Iftaa Mahmudiyyah

To particpate in interent lotto websites one does not have to pay money. Is it Haraam?

· 3 Rajab 1421 AH1 min readFatwa 973English

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To particpate in interent lotto websites one does not have to pay money. Is it Haraam?

Answer

Lotto is associated with gambling. Although no money is involved, but by associating with the Internet lotto, one will be displaying complacency in gambling which is Haraam and also assisting in Haraam.

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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