What is the Islamic ruling on using money in sports—for example prize money, entry-fee tournaments, and winner-takes-all matches? Which forms are halal and which count as maysir (gambling)?
What is the Islamic ruling on using money in sports—for example prize money, entry-fee tournaments, and winner-takes-all matches? Which forms are halal and which count as maysir (gambling)?
Sayyed Mohammad Al-Musawi, Sayyed Mohammad al-Musawi is originally from Iraq and heads up the World Ahlul Bayt Islamic League in London. Other than being involved in various humanitarian projects, he frequently responds to... Answered 1 month ago
Any type of gambling is not permissible even in sports.
Prize money taken from the loser for the winner is not allowed.
Prize money donated by the organizers as a gift for the winner is allowed.
Entry fee tournaments is permissible.
Winner-take-all matches should not cause loss to the loser.
Wassalam.