Q: I came across the Free Postcode Lottery
http://freepostcodelottery.com/
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/deals/free-postcode-lottery#fpl
and was wondering whether this is Halal to take part in? You don’t pay to enter and they are funded by advertising.
الجواب حامدا ومصليا ومسلما ومنه الصدق والصواب
A: The is no apparent prohibition in entering the Free Postcode Lottery.
Assalamu Alaikum Mufti Sahib.
I have a question regarding lottery funding. I am aware that AlQalam has previously permitted National Lottery Community Fund grants in certain circumstances.
Would the same ruling apply to grants received from the People’s Postcode Lottery charitable trusts for a youth-focused CIC delivering mentoring, wellbeing and educational programmes?
The organisation does not participate in or promote gambling, and any grant would be used solely for community-benefit projects.
Jazakumullahu Khayran.