Is it permissible to accept a prize after winning a religious competition in which one participated by submitting answers to a religious newspaper?

Gambling (qimār) and Maysir (games of chance) are forbidden in Islamic law and are considered a form of wrongfully consuming people's wealth and are among the major sins. Maysir refers to any transaction where a participant pays a sum of money, risking its loss or gaining a specified amount, whether it is called a subscription fee or the price of a competition coupon. However, if the contestant does not pay anything, it is not considered Maysir.

Scholarly opinions differ regarding the ruling on cultural competitions published in newspapers and magazines:

Some scholars forbid participation in them because they encourage newspapers that may contain corruption or alluring images, and because their primary goal is to promote the newspaper and increase its profits. Others permit participation under two conditions: 1. The contestant must purchase the newspaper or commodity out of genuine need for it, and not solely for the sake of the competition; otherwise, it would be a form of Maysir. 2. The price of the newspaper or commodity must not increase due to the competition; otherwise, the additional amount paid would be a form of Maysir.