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Having to buy a ticket to enter a competition

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I am about to enter a competition but I need to pay for a ticket first before entering the competition. Then if my answer is correct my name will be placed in a drawing. Do you think this is right?

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Praise be to Allah, the Lord of the Worlds; and may His blessings and peace be upon our Prophet Muhammad and upon all his Family and Companions.

You are not allowed to participate in the mentioned competition since you may be a winner or a loser after paying for the ticket; this is a form of gambling.

Allah knows best.

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Having to buy a ticket to enter a competition

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