What is the ruling on raffles for cars and household appliances conducted by markets and shops?
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It is impermissible because it is based on benefiting the seller and harming others. A competition where winning a car, a refrigerator, or the like is contingent upon making a purchase leads people to flock to a specific seller, which causes harm to other shop owners.
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