Are online games considered games of chance?

[Lion of Shia]

Is the verse in the Holy Quran about games of chance, referring to online games like solitaire and other online games or is it talking about dice and chess?

[Borntowitnesstruth]

14 minutes ago, Lion of Shia said:

Is the verse in the Holy Quran about games of chance, referring to online games like solitaire and other online games or is it talking about dice and chess?

Games of chance are those where your winning or losing of money has equal probability. If you don't play for money, it's ok to play these games.

[Ashvazdanghe]

On 3/24/2025 at 1:29 AM, Lion of Shia said:

Is the verse in the Holy Quran about games of chance, referring to online games like solitaire and other online games or is it talking about dice and chess?

Salam all gambling games in any format likewise online games & etc are Haram which playing other types of online games which doesn't contain  betting depends on your recognition which doesn't cause sins likewise lust & Haram looking & etc.

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Ayatollah khamenei:

 

Q1118: What is the ruling on playing with gambling instruments, such as cards, on a computer?

A: Its ruling is the same as that of playing with gambling instruments.

Q1119: What is the ruling on playing with Unu [play cards]?

A: Should they, in the common view, be deemed among gambling instruments, it is not permissible to play with them, albeit without betting.

1115: Is it permissible to use cards, without betting, in mind-stimulating games, which could have scientific as well as religious connotations? And what is the ruling on a jigsaw puzzle, where betting may be used?

A: It is absolutely impermissible to play with cards, which are considered in the common view as gambling. As for cards that are not considered as gambling instruments by common view, there is no problem in playing with them, but betting should not be engaged in.

Generally speaking, it is not permissible at all to play with what the mukallaf sees as instruments of gambling. Playing with other things while betting is involved has the same ruling. However, there is no problem in playing with instruments, which are not considered as gambling ones when there is no betting. 

 

Q1114: Should a group of people take to playing with cards without contemplating betting or winning, for that matter, but only for passing time and amusement, would they be deemed guilty of committing a ḥarām act? And what is the ruling on those attending such gatherings but not taking part in the playing?

A: Playing with cards, which, according to the common view, is deemed among gambling instruments is absolutely ḥarām. It is not permissible to willingly join in the gatherings where gambling is taking place, or playing with its instruments.