Debate: Do You Approve of Gambling? Why? Why Not?

[aklemalp]

Just another thread for us to 'debate' in


Personally, I do not play the Lotto games. I've never been to a casino, and would never visit one.
But, what if the jackpot is over a billion or something, then I might give it a try.

I'm not rich enough. I'm get my money the honest way.

I don't think it's taboo though.

Some cultures may be reluctant or not.

Debate....

[mufi_02]

gambling is haram (prohibited).

...now take it away you guys. It will be another hit thread coz of religion. I am outta here

[aklemalp]

Did you know that the first known use of the word gamble (as a noun) was in 1823.

From Middle English word, gammlen variant of gamenen , "to play jest, be merry"

Or possibly gamble is from a derivative of gamel "to play games" (1590s), itself likely a frequentative from game. Originally regarded as a slang word. The unetymological -b- may be from confusion with unrelated gambol (v.). Transitive meaning "to squander in gambling" is from 1808.

Source: http://www.etymonline.com/index.php?term=gamble

[Fazal]

Is there a way to convert Haram (lottery) money to Halal?

[aklemalp]

Steve Jobs actually gambled on his Iphone to do well.

[aklemalp]

Originally Posted by mufi_02
gambling is haram (prohibited).

...now take it away you guys. It will be another hit thread coz of religion. I am outta here

I hope not. It lacks the oommph to be a hit thread. Or else everyone would have jumped on the topic already. Two hours since the thread was created and we have not even crossed the 10-replies barrier yet.

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by Fazal
Is there a way to convert Haram (lottery) money to Halal?

Actually there is. It is just you (who ever won) can't enjoy it.

Give it away (total amount + whatever profits you made via investment of the lottery winnings) to a charity and keep it hush hush (No hashish buying). And Repent sincerely never to play the lottery.

Then the money received by the charity becomes Halal. By the way, keep me in your mind while you are searching for charities.

[Tigers_eye]

Gambling makes the poor poorer. Do not gamble. It will ruin you.

Housie is gambling. Playing cards with money is gambling. Any game of chance that involves money and winning is gambling.

[SportingBD]

Is it true that their is a mathematical formula/equation that say's you lose more than you win in gambling?

I remember hearing something like that during university, apparently it say you lose more often..

[aklemalp]

As along as no money is involved, it is not gambling 'gambling'

I can bet on the next ball that Kagiso bowls will be a yorker. I didn't wager anything. Not gambling in my book.

[SportingBD]

The practice of gambling without money, can it influence someone to gamble in the future?

Or a gambler will be a gambler, doesn't need any kind of influence etc?

[SportingBD]

Found this: The Effects of Gambling
https://www.problemgambling.ca/EN/Ab...fGambling.aspx

Some risk from above link:

-My partner is threatening to leave me if I don't stop.
-We fight all the time about my gambling.
-I'm tired of sneaking around, lying and hiding my losses.
-Creditors are hassling me. I'm looking at bankruptcy.

I wonder if there is more risk or reward connected with gambling?

[zman]

I gambled with my vote and my candidate lost. Donald gambled and became the leader of the free world

[Fazal]

... so gambling is ok if I lose but not ok if I win?

and whats the point of buying a lottery if I have to donate all my (winning) money to donation?

[BengaliPagol]

By doing a course in uni about behavioural finance you suddenly learn that betting agencies basically put the odds in such a way that they will always win and you will always lose. Yes you can beat the market here and there but overall the gambler is geared to losing money. And the thing about gambling is you gamble more to try and gain back what you lost. But in terms of casino gambling you can always count cards I even heard apparently they change the air levels in casinos in such a way that you stay awake longer which leads you to gambling more. They are legit finding ways to manipulate gamblers. So overall might as well not indulge in something which you are always geared to lose in.

[G-man]

heard life is a gamble sometimes. could be wrong...

[Tigers_eye]

Originally Posted by Fazal
... so gambling is ok if I lose but not ok if I win?

HHS, Who said it was okay to gamble when you lose?

Originally Posted by Fazal
and whats the point of buying a lottery if I have to donate all my (winning) money to donation?

I thought you wanted to make the winning money Halal. Mr. Hudai beer drinker. Yes, I just reread that thread few days back.

[brockley]

Gambling is certainly an issue,I have an occassional bet,but its no issue with me.
Just like I have an ocassional 1 or 2 drinks of scotch.
My problem is online dating,a lot of talk,a lot of money not much action.

[aklemalp]

Originally Posted by brockley
Gambling is certainly an issue,I have an occassional bet,but its no issue with me.
Just like I have an ocassional 1 or 2 drinks of scotch.
My problem is online dating,a lot of talk,a lot of money not much action.

So I deduced that you made that statement about online dating from your own experience?

[bujhee kom]

Originally Posted by brockley
Gambling is certainly an issue,I have an occassional bet,but its no issue with me.
Just like I have an ocassional 1 or 2 drinks of scotch.
My problem is online dating,a lot of talk,a lot of money not much action.

Brockley Miah, for action you have to go to the right place...not online dating!

[brockley]

Maybe I don't like pubs.
Yes it is aklmalp.
Church I never met anyone.
Maybe the Indians had it right arranged marriages.

[BengaliPagol]

Originally Posted by brockley
Maybe I don't like pubs.
Yes it is aklmalp.
Church I never met anyone.
Maybe the Indians had it right arranged marriages.

its funny amongst western countries there is a stigma against arranged marriages. In reality how good is it you just get to pick and choose the best looking woman (or women if you roll that way ) and if she agrees then boom marriage. Quick, simple, easy and straight to the point

[brockley]

I am not against it.
I am against child marriages,except discretionary when someone is 17 and both in love,and maybe with a baby on the way.
This is the only exception I can see.

I admit on this website I have had a lot of fun,and have some promising candidates,but some women are loathe to meet up.
I will give it time if it becomes clear then I will try another website.
At least these are local ladies.

I have no problem with marrying someone of another colour but another culture I don't think so.
I had a muslim friend who dated a hindu yes they were very much in love,but both sets of parents were dead set against it.
I internet dated a Chinese girl and a Russian girl,too many headaches.As well as language barriers.

I remember working for Polls company in Australia and a Western guy brought over a Chinese lady,she literally could speak no English.

But back to Arranged marriages thumbs up,In the 18/19th century in many countries you had someone who was the match maker and generally a she would match couples together.It disappeared at the turn of the 20th century.

[aklemalp]

^^ brockley bro, I hope everything change for the best and you find that special person to share your love and happiness with.

[brockley]

Thanks Aklemalp .
I will see where it leads and have fun on the way.
I have a lot of male friends 40+ single its quite common here.
I found single christian girls from going to church 20 years to be stuck up.
I tried the christian singles website and it was full of scammers.
I haven't been scammed on this website and no one has asked for money,so thats a relief.