What is the ruling on offering random prizes to users of a messaging service, knowing that there is no financial participation or competitions, and the prizes are provided by the service provider with the aim of increasing the number of subscribers?
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If a company wants to increase its number of subscribers, and therefore allocates prizes that are randomly chosen for their recipients, there is no objection to this act, as it is free from gambling. This transaction is described as gifts and presents.
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