What is the ruling on cultural competitions where the winner receives an 'Umrah trip, and the funds for it are collected through donations from members?
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There is no harm in organizing a religious or educational competition and granting an ' ticket to the winner from donated funds, provided that the donation was not made for the purpose of entering the competition and winning the prize, lest it become a form of gambling.
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