What is the ruling of Islamic law regarding money earned from television programs such as "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?"; is it permissible or forbidden?
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Participation in competitions that involve the possibility of winning and losing is not permissible, because it is the forbidden gambling (mayṣir) according to Sharia.
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