The Prohibition of Gambling; A study in Islamic Perspective

Abstract

The primary aim of this study is to enlighten the new emerging issues i.e. “Gambling”. In this modern era, the different forms of gambling are growing so fast in so many ways. Islamic economics covered a wide range of socio-economic issues, which are very catastrophic for the well-being and prosperity of Muslim States. Gambling is the most important yet unnoticeable issue of the current era. Generations are getting addicted to online gambling day by day. In this paper, the major factors have discussed which promotes the modern trends and forms of gambling. The prohibition of Gambling has clearly discussed through the lens of Islam. Major reasons and factors like, “Poverty, Unemployment and Lust of wealth” have discussed to cope up with this illegal action inspired by Satan. The gambling has many socio-economic impacts which can destroy Muslim society, Individuals and their personal lives in this world and hereafter. These impacts include financial hardships and debt, employment issues, crimes and social inequality. The recommendations have presented in order to sum up this issue in Islamic society and prevent our generations from this prohibited and catastrophic action.