What is the ruling on sending SMS messages via phone to participate in a competition and win a prize, given that this competition does not require answering any question, but merely sending a code?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
There is no objection to participating in cultural competitions with beneficial content if the cost of messages is normal. However, if the content is corrupt, or if the cost is higher than usual, then it is not permissible to participate in them.
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