Playing cards and dominoes

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Q 1: Is it permissible to play cards during the month of Ramadan without gambling?

A: Playing cards is a kind of prohibited gambling if it is played for money. This is because it is considered devouring others' money illegally. Allah has associated it with alcohol because it arouses enmity and averts from Dhikr (Remembrance of Allah) in His saying: Shaitân (Satan) wants only to excite enmity and hatred between you with intoxicants (alcoholic drinks) and gambling, and hinder you from the remembrance of Allâh and from As-Salât (the prayer). So, will you not then abstain? If cards are played without gambling, it will also be unlawful because it averts from Dhikr and Salah (Prayer) in Ramadan and other months. May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.