Gambling in Islam?

Question

Is it o.k. for a muslim to give money to charity if they have won the money whilst gambling?

I should of added, what if the charity was a muslim charity.

What about if i'm poor and have no chance ever of getting a well paid job. All i want is a better life.

Answer 1

Question:
What is the wisdom behind the Islamic prohibition on gambling?

Answer:

Praise be to Allaah.

Gambling is haraam because Allaah has forbidden it, and He rules as He wills. Allaah says (interpretation of the meaning):

“O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), gambling, al-Ansaab [sacrifices for idols, etc.] and al-Azlaam [arrows for seeking luck or decision] are an abomination of Shaytaan’s handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful......
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As far as I can remember, the answer is no, you can not. Allaahu'Alam. Becuase it's haraam money, and your using it to give zakaah, how can there be reward in that?

Question:
I have gambled a lot. How can I repent from that?

Answer:
Click here to read it
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=10510&ln=eng&txt=gambling

Check this answer out, it's to do with interest:
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=7638&ln=eng&txt=money%20from%20interest

And also what should be done with interest:
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=20695&ln=eng&txt=money%20from%20interest

That is all I can find brother, hope that helps.

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Buying lottery tickets:
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=6476&ln=eng&txt=gambling

Ruling on playing cards:
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=321&ln=eng&txt=gambling

Selling beer and lottery tickets :
http://islamqa.com/index.php?ref=22907&ln=eng&txt=gambling

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Answer 2

Remember that when you win at gambling , someone else has lost .You took something that you didn't work for , that didn't belong to you ...that's organised and legalised theft , and theft is a sin and sin in the eyes of God will prevent you to enter heaven , left alone call on His name or pray...The punishment for Adam disobedience was to till the ground( work) ..you can't have the easy way nor appease you conscience by giving it away

Answer 3

Of course it is ok !
The Koran forbids Muslims from doing lots of things, but the clever sods change the meaning to suit there own ends.

Answer 4

typically, as a muslim, gambling is prohibited, & that includes lotteries, card game, & etc...
it is also not encouraged to buy charity tickets that you may win prizes, & if you do (as a muslim) buy it, it'll be good if you should donate your prize back to charity...

Answer 5

bismilahi al rahmani...its an obligation to turn the haram into halal ang give 100% to charity!! muslim charity wud be better. Give it to muslim aid!!! uk

Answer 6

i think you might have to declare it - i know some organisations refuse to take money from gambling. i dont know, its a toughie... personally i might be tempted to not declare and just give it, that way the recipient is absolved of any dilemma as to taking it. you might as well put that ill-gotten money to some use!!
why - how much have you won?!!

Answer 7

like all faiths and religions there isn't a right or wrong answer, it is up to an individuals interpretation of what there holly book says.

Answer 8

Gambling is HARAM

Answer 9

sir, moslim man love to gamble. my wife is moslim girl and her father sell house to gamble and now living in small tin shed