Islam & Poker - Darurah and Hajah

malorum · #1 07-20-2005, 08:09 AM

Just a question for the Islamic Jurists out there.
It is clear that Gambling is haram (unlawful), but is it possible for the Poker Pro with a large family to cite Hajah (need) as a justification for his conduct.

Relevant Fatwa are found in relation to the use of interest based mortgages by muslims in the UK. It is suggested by some jurists that the need (Hajah) for security can be treated in the same way as Darurah (necessity), thus in effect providing a defence against the otherwise unlawful conduct of borrowing money on interest to buy a house.

#2 07-20-2005, 02:15 PM

from my understanding, el muqamereh mushkileh kebir fi islam.

vulturesrow · #3 07-20-2005, 02:17 PM

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from my understanding, el muqamereh mushkileh kebir fi islam.

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Yeah thats what I was thinking too.

malorum · #4 07-20-2005, 04:45 PM

Sorry I'm not a muslim and my arabic is just not that good.
Please translate.

coheedandcambria · #5 07-20-2005, 06:07 PM

I am a little rusty, but I will give it my best shot. I believe this line means "The primates must kill cleverly for Islam." It is an old saying that basically means "The foolish, for the good of Islam, must perform as if they were not."