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What is the ruling on the "Arab Millionaire" competition, which relies on purchasing a card with numbers and a draw being conducted to win a financial prize?

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Any competition in which the organizer alternates between loss and gain, and which involves paying a subscription or the price of a participation card, is considered prohibited gambling (maysir). It is not permissible to participate in it if participation is for a fee. The objectives, means, and fields of the competition must be legitimate, the prize should not come from all contestants, it must achieve a legitimate purpose, and it must not lead to neglecting an obligation or committing a prohibited act.

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