Is it permissible to participate in free draws for various prizes when purchasing for a certain amount from stores, and if it is not permissible, what is the ruling on buying from those stores?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
The preponderant view is the permissibility of registering and participating in these draws, provided that the buyer does not purchase the commodity solely for the competition without needing it, and that the price of the commodity does not exceed its market price; otherwise, it would be considered gambling.
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