What is the ruling on holding a religious competition on WhatsApp for the fastest answer, with a recharge card given to the winner?
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There is no objection to organizing beneficial competitions aimed at serving Muslims and providing them with knowledge. If a competition includes a prize, it is only permissible in matters explicitly stated by the , and what is appended to that—according to the most preponderant opinion—such as competitions for the Quran, , Fiqh, and what aids in spreading the religion; because this is a form of moral jihad.
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