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Can we use qur'ah (drawing lots) to decide?

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· 24 Jumada I 1440 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Can we use qur'ah (drawing lots) to decide?

For example: There were three hotel rooms in different floors. We were three families. So we put the names of the rooms on small pieces of paper and asked the the people to pick a paper and whatever room number he gets, he will have to stay in that room. Is it ok?

Can we apply the same principle in the other places?

Answer

Yes, if the hotel rooms are priced the same with equal benefits.

Yes, with these conditions, that the price and benefits are the same.

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

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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