Is it impermissible for seven people to collect 100 dinars monthly and hold a lottery for one of them to take 700 dinars, while continuing to pay until everyone has received their share, and then repeating the process? If so, why, and what is the evidence for it?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
This association is permissible, and its members may agree to arrange the taking of the funds in advance or by conducting a monthly lottery to decide among the eligible recipients.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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