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Praise be to Allah.
The Standing Committee was asked about playing cardsif that does not distract people from prayer and there is no money involved.They answered:
TEXAS HOLDED FACEBOOK poker chips are faking chips like a gift which someone buy with credit card. If someone interested to buy these faking chips is it haram. I got alot of answers from my friends but i really not get a satisfied answer. If u guys help me out from this problem i will very thankful to u. Haram is the things which are prohibited in the Quran and the Sunnah, things Muslim cannot do. And violated your soul. This is a long debate, we must have seen that some of the scholars are calling it Halal while others are calling Haram, to counter this, we have added Zakir Naik’s stance about this matter. Halal is a Qur'anic term that means permitted, allowed, lawful, or legal. Its opposite is haram (forbidden, unlawful or illegal). Determining what is halal and haram is one matter that, prior to the advent of Islam, over which the peoples of the world were very far astray and utterly confused. Such sweepstakes are permissible in Islam. But if a sweepstake requires to purchase a ticket or something similar, and get nothing in return for the value except for those who win, then it would be Haram, because that would be gambling. All kinds of gambling (al-maysir or al-qimar) are Haram in Islam.
Playing cards is not permitted, even if there is no moneyinvolved, because the problem with that is that it distracts peoplefrom remembering Allaah (dhikr) and from prayer. Even if they claimthat this is not the case, then it is still a means that may lead togambling which is expressly forbidden in the Qur’aan. Allaah says (interpretationof the meaning):
“Intoxicants(all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al-Ansaab (stonealtars for sacrifices to false gods) and Al-Azlaam (arrows forseeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaytaan’s (Satan’s)handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order thatyou may be successful”
[al-Maa’idah 5:90]
These cards have an effect on society, for the bondsof a strong society are achieved by means of two things: following thecommands of Allaah and heeding His prohibitions. A society disintegrateswhen it neglects any of those duties or does any of those things thatare forbidden. These cards form one of the factors which have an effecton society. They cause people to neglect prayer in congregation, andthey generate alienation, breaking of ties, hatred and negligence throughthe committing of haraam actions, and they make people too lazy to earna living.
Fataawa Islamiyyah, 4/436
Withregard to the history of these playing cards: No one really knows whoinvented playing cards or when or where they were invented. It has beensaid that they are of Chinese or Indian origin, or otherwise. But historiansare agreed that they came to Europe from the Middle East in the latterpart of the Middle Ages. Experts also say that there is agreement thatplaying cards have clearly evolved from that time until now.
Playing cards made their first appearance in Europe inAndalusia, and were brought to northern Spain in the eleventh centuryCE.
The traditional deck of cards in Spain consisted of 40cards, including the numbers 1 to 7, plus three characters, the highestof which was the “ruler”, followed by the “deputy”, then the “scribe”or “knight.”
In the sixteenth century, the French changed the cards,replacing the “ruler” with the king, the “deputy” with the queen, andthe “knight” with the jack. They also added three new numbers, so thatthe deck now consisted of 52 cards. In the seventeenth century, theGermans added a fourth character, the joker.
We have quoted above the fatwa on playing with thesecards. It may also be added that playing cards is devoid of any of thegoals of recreational activities as required in Islam; it does not teachany skill that is needed for jihad or any useful knowledge or bringany social benefit or relaxation that will calm the nerves. Rather itis a game that has nothing good in it; it causes arguments and simplykills time. It is based on speculation and chance, and it is like playingwith dice, in that it leads to disputes and fighting, and it is likealcohol and gambling.
Based on the above, it would not be farfetched to suggestthat it is haraam rather than makrooh, by analogy with dice, becauseboth are based on chance and both lead to arguments.
The same view was favoured by Shaykh Ibn Hajar al-Haythami,and it is the view of our contemporary scholars, and of Shaykh Muhammadibn Saalih al-‘Uthaymeen among the fuqaha’ of al-Najd, who transmittedit from his shaykhs. This is based on the fact that it leads to enmityand hatred, and because it is a great waste of time and it distractspeople from remembering Allaah (dhikr) and keeps them from worshippingand obeying Him.
This view is further supported by the fact that one ofthe French kings issued orders banning people from playing cards duringthe day, and stating that everyone who went against this order was tobe arrested and punished. That was because the French people loved playingcards too much, to such an extent that they were neglecting their workin order to play cards. The punishment dictated by this French kingwas not just a brief imprisonment, he also added a severe beating asa deterrent to others.
Yetdespite these decrees and others, he did not succeed in uprooting thehabit of playing cards; the only result was that the people startedto play in secret rather than openly.
From Qadaaya al-Lahw wa’l-Tarfeeh by Maadoon Rasheed, p. 185-187.
The purpose of this informationis to assist non-Muslims to come to a better understanding of the term ‘Halal’ and its importance to Muslims. One Islam – Many Muslims Though Islam is a single religion, it is important to recognise that Muslim people are not a single homogenous group. There are approximately +400,000 Muslims in Australia, who have come from over 70 countries all around the world: from Europe (ie Albania, Bosnia, Turkey), Africa, Asia (including Central Asia, South Asia, South East Asia), Pacific Islands, and North and South America. Muslims believe in the one God. Allah is the Arabic word for God, and Muslims believe in all the Prophets including Jesus, Moses, Abraham and others including Muhammad, peace be upon them. Halal is a term designating any object or an action which is permissible to use or engage in, according to Islamic law. It is the opposite of haraam. The term is used to designate food seen as permissible according to Islamic law.What is Halal?
Halal is an Arabic word meaning lawful or permitted. In reference to food, it is the dietary standard, as prescribed in the Qur’an (the Muslim scripture). The opposite of halal is haram, which means unlawful or prohibited. Halal and haram are universal terms that apply to all facets of life. These terms are commonly used in relation to food products, meat products, cosmetics, personal care products, pharmaceuticals, food ingredients, and food contact materials. While many things are clearly halal or haram, there are some things which are not clear. Further information is needed to categorise them as halal or haram. Such items are often referred to as
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mashbooh, which means doubtful or questionable.
Definition
In general every food is considered halal in Islam unless it is specially prohibited by the Qur’an or the Hadith . By official definition, halal foods are those that are:- Free from any component that Muslims are prohibited from consuming according to Islamic law (Shariah).
- Processed, made, produced, manufactured and/or stored using utensils, equipment and/or machinery that have been cleansed according to Islamic law.
- Alcoholic drinks and intoxicants
- Non-Halal Animal Fat
- Enzymes* (Microbial Enzymes are permissible)
- Gelatine* – from non-Halal source (fish gelatine is Halal)
- L-cysteine (if from human hair)
- Lard
- Lipase* (only animal lipase need be avoided)
- Non-Halal Animal Shortening
- Pork, Bacon / Ham and anything from pigs
- Unspecified Meat Broth
- Rennet* (All forms should be avoided except for plant / microbial /
- synthetic – rennet obtained from halal slaughtered animal is
- permissible).
- Stock* (a blend of mix species broth or meat stock)
- Tallow* (non-Halal species)
- Carnivorous animals, birds of prey and certain other animals
- Foods contaminated with any of the above products
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Foods containing ingredients such as gelatin, enzymes, emulsifiers, and flavours are questionable, because the origin of these ingredients is not known. In the meat and poultry food industry, animals such as cows, veal, lamb, sheep, goats, turkeys, chickens, ducks, game birds, bison, venison, etc, are considered halal, but they must be prepared according to Islamic laws in order for their meat to be suitable for consumption (see below). Fish and seafood (with the exception of crocodiles, alligators and frogs) are generally acceptable for Muslims but as always check first, as there may be a personal dietary preference or allergy. The preparation of the fish or seafood should not include alcohol (ie batter or wine, or anything considered haram). In cases of necessity, prohibited things may become permissible (halal) for the duration of the emergency or need, as Islam puts a priority on life over death. Refer to Qur’an at Chapter 2:173 (Al Baqarah).Islamic Halal Meat Preparation and Supervision
In Australia, the Australian Federation of Islamic Councils (AFIC – the peak Muslim body) certifies and trains Islamic slaughtermen for the meat and poultry industry. AFIC’s Halal Service Manager travels throughout Australia to various abattoirs/farms, meat and non-meat food companies, drugs, cosmetic establishments to perform Islamic supervision, audit/inspection, and halal preparation. Halal products are derived from animals and/or poultry that have been prepared according to Islamic law under the following statement, “In the name of God – God is the Greatest/Bismillahi Allahu Akbar”. Halal products and production are properly separated and clearly identified from non-halal products.Life is sacred
Islam places great emphasis in the way in which an animal’s life ends, which has to be in accordance with Islamic regulations. Life is a sacred blessing of God to creation, animals as well as humans. If the life of an animal has to be ended for human survival, then its life should only be taken in the name of God. Hence, the phrase bismillah (‘in the name of God’) must be uttered just before slaughtering an animal. Muslims cannot consume the meat of animals that are sacrificed in a name other than God. Any animal slaughtered in the name of a person alive or dead, any deity or idol will be considered as haram and therefore it is not permissible for Muslims to consume that meat. Islamic Slaughter
Muslims are only allowed to eat meat that has been prepared according to Islamic law. This method is often challenged by animal rights activists as ‘causing unnecessary suffering to the animal’. Muslims disagree and say that Islamic law on killing animals is designed to reduce the pain and distress that the animal suffers. AFIC has strict rules with regards to Islamic slaughter. These rules state:- The slaughterer must be a sane adult Muslim.
- The slaughterer must say the name of God before making the cut.
- The name of God is said in order to emphasise the sanctity of life and that the animal is being killed for food with God’s consent.
- The animal must be killed by cutting the throat with one continuous motion of a sharp knife.
- The cut must sever at least three of the trachea, oesophagus, and the two blood vessels on either side of the throat.
- The spinal cord must not be cut.
- Animals must be well treated before being killed.
- Animals must not see other animals being killed.
- The knife must not be sharpened in the animal’s presence.
- The knife blade must be free of blemishes that might tear the wound.
- The animal must not be in an uncomfortable position.
- The animal must be allowed to bleed out and be completely dead before further processing.
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Some experts say that the animal killed in this way does not suffer if the cut is made quickly and cleanly, because it loses consciousness before the brain can perceive any pain: “the Islamic way of slaughtering is the most humane method of slaughter and that captive bolt
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