Is the losing party in a game of billiards paying for the cost of play, and the winning party not paying for it, considered gambling and unlawful (haram)?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The described form of play is forbidden gambling, and it is not permissible to compete in it. However, if the fee for the game is on both of them, or on one of them, and it is determined before the game, then it is permissible.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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