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Fatwa Mengenai Peraduan Sistem Pesanan Ringkas (SMS) Berbentuk Judi
What is the ruling on joining or organising SMS contests that involve gambling?
Short answer
The Penang fatwa rules that any Muslim who joins or organises a contest conducted through SMS commits a prohibited act and is sinful.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Penang State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Gazetted
- Series
- Himpunan Fatwa (Warta)
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
Gazette evidence in the source: Pg. P.U.22
Summary
The Penang fatwa rules that any Muslim who joins or organises a contest conducted through SMS commits a prohibited act and is sinful. The contests are regarded as unclear and containing elements of gambling that conflict with Islamic law. The fatwa was issued by the Mufti of Penang on 30 September 2005 under section 37 of the Administration of Islamic Religious Affairs Enactment 1993.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Bahawa mana-mana orang Islam yang menyertai atau menganjurkan sebarang bentuk peraduan melalui sistem pesanan ringkas (SMS) adalah haram dan berdosa.
Read the full fatwa on the Penang website (new tab)
How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Penang State Mufti Department. “Fatwa Mengenai Peraduan Sistem Pesanan Ringkas (SMS) Berbentuk Judi”, 27 October 2005. https://mufti.penang.gov.my/index.php/awam/fatwa-1/himpunan-fatwa#fatwa-mengenai-peraduan-sistem-pesanan-ringkas-sms-berbentuk-judi-27-oktober-2005. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-gambling-sms-contests/