Q: There are some sellers who sell Fishfash (fried potatoes). They sell one carton for one hundred riyals while it is sold in other places for twenty riyals. They assign rewards for buying this product. These rewards include cars and other rewards. People contend to buy in order to get these rewards. What is the ruling in this regard? May Allah reward you with the best.

A: The work you have asked about is not permissible. It is evil and a type of gambling that was prohibited by Allah. Moreover, it contains risk, Gharar sale (fraudulent transaction where details about the sold item are unknown or uncertain) and devouring people's money illegally. Allah (Glorified and Exalted be He) says: O you who believe! Intoxicants (all kinds of alcoholic drinks), and gambling, and Al-Ansâb, and Al-Azlâm (arrows for seeking luck or decision) are an abomination of Shaitan’s (Satan) handiwork. So avoid (strictly all) that (abomination) in order that you may be successful. 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? And O you who believe! Eat not up your property among yourselves unjustly It was authentically reported that the Prophet (peace be upon him) said: "The Prophet (peace be upon him) forbade Gharar sale." May Allah guide you to what is good and support you in doing it! (Part No. 15; Page No. 196) May Allah grant us success. May peace and blessings be upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and Companions.