The Comprehensive Hadiths on Which Fatwa Is Based in the Context of Prize Competitions: A Study and Understanding

Abstract

The permissibility of competitions is established through the Qur'an, Sunnah, and consensus (ijma'). Competitions are permitted unconditionally without a stipulated reward, but when a reward is involved, they are only permissible in cases such as horse racing, camel racing, archery, or similar activities. In instances where both parties contribute to the prize, the presence of a neutral third-party participant (known as the "muhallil") is not a condition, according to the more reliable opinion. The recommendation focuses on gathering the Hadiths upon which legal rulings (fatwas) are based, assessing their levels of acceptance or rejection, and thoroughly studying them.