The question "is lottery haram?" is one of the most frequently searched topics among Muslims today. With national lotteries, online lotteries, visa lotteries, and "free" draws becoming common, this article explains the Islamic ruling in detail. Short Answer: Is Lottery Haram? Yes , the lottery is haram in Islam according to the overwhelming majority of Islamic scholars. This includes buying lottery tickets, playing the lottery, selling lottery tickets, and accepting lottery winnings. The reason is simple: lottery is a form of gambling (maisir) , which Islam strictly forbids. Is Lottery Haram in Islam? Islam prohibits all forms of gambling, regardless of size, frequency, or intention. "يَـٰٓأَيُّهَا ٱلَّذِينَ ءَامَنُوٓا إِنَّمَا ٱلْخَمْرُ وَٱلْمَيْسِرُ وَٱلْأَنصَابُ وَٱلْأَزْلَـٰمُ رِجْسٌ م