What is the ruling on owning an arcade that contains games played for gambling and in which music is played?
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It is forbidden to open a gaming arcade if it leads to abandoning prayers, or engaging in gambling, or the inability to prevent these forbidden acts; because that is considered aiding in disobedience, which is prohibited by Islamic law. Similarly, it is forbidden to create a "lucky draw box" or anything similar, due to the elements of uncertainty (Jahalah), deception (), and gambling () involved.
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