FatwaJohorTransactions & Finance
MOHON PENJELASAN MAKSUD “CABUTAN BERTUAH”
What is the Islamic ruling on holding a lucky draw?
Short answer
Holding a lucky draw is permissible and does not contravene Islamic law, provided certain conditions are met.
A reference, not a fatwa. First sentence of the summary below — read the original fatwa and consult your state authority before acting.
- Authority
- Johor State Mufti Department
- Date
- Status
- Fatwa committee decision
- Series
- Fatwa Negeri Johor
- Topic
- Transactions & Finance
No evidence of gazettement in the source — this is not a gazetted fatwa.
Summary
Holding a lucky draw is permissible and does not contravene Islamic law, provided certain conditions are met. It must contain no element of gambling, and the prize must be given willingly by the organiser rather than collected from the participants. It must also involve nothing that causes harm or injustice to participants because of the prize, and be free of deception and hidden agendas.
Written in our own words from the original fatwa — check the source before acting on it.
Harus dan tidak menyalahi hukum syarak untuk mengadakan cabutan bertuah sekiranya mematuhi syarat-syarat berikut :
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How to cite
Cite the original fatwa and its authority. Rujuk Fatwa is only where you found it.
Johor State Mufti Department. “MOHON PENJELASAN MAKSUD “CABUTAN BERTUAH””, 3 April 2013. https://said.johor.gov.my/perkhidmatan/paparan_detail_fatwa.php?id=664. Found via Rujuk Fatwa: https://rujukfatwa.com/en/fatwa/ruling-on-holding-a-lucky-draw/