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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful
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The Growing Trend of Game Gambling Among the Youth
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(By: Mahmoodul Bari mahmoodulbari342@gmail.com. 8292552391 )
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All praise is due to Allah! The religion of Islam has taught the importance of time and its correct use.
,.، Today's deteriorating society,,
Our youth, who are the asset of the nation, are wasting time on the streets, in parks, and on mobile phones. In particular, game gambling (Online Gaming & Gambling) has become a curse that has ruined thousands of homes.
,, Game Gambling and Islam,,
Allah Almighty says in the Quran:
> "O you who have believed, indeed, intoxicants, gambling, [sacrificing on] stone alters [to other than Allah], and divining arrows are but defilement from the work of Satan, so avoid it that you may be successful."
(Al-Ma'idah: 90)
Translation: "O you who have believed! Intoxicants, gambling, idols, and divining arrows are all evil deeds of Satan, so shun them so that you may be successful."
,, The Messenger of Allah (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) said:
> "Whoever plays Nard (a game of gambling), it is as if he has dipped his hand in the blood and flesh of a pig."
(Sahih Muslim)
,, Disadvantages of Game Gambling,,
1. Waste of Time – By playing on mobile phones for hours, young people are deprived of their education and worship.
2. Mental and Moral Destruction – Pride in winning gambling and depression in losing, quarrels and jealousy arise.
3. Financial Loss – Many children steal or borrow money from their parents to play this game.
4. Domestic Destruction – Due to this addiction, the respect of parents is lost and the future is ruined.
,, Golden Words,,
Hazrat Ali (RA) says:
"Seize the opportunity before you get busy."
Hasan Basri (RA) said:
"O son of Adam! You are just a collection of a few days, when one day passes, a part of your life ends."
,, Instructive Incident,,
A young man, who was engaged in game gambling, failed in education, started speaking rudely to his parents, and eventually became involved in crimes. The parents said with regret:
"Instead of explaining, we put him in mobile and game ourselves, today he is far from us and far from Allah."
,, Conclusion,,
We have to explain to our youth that:
The game gambling that wastes time is the cause of destruction not only in this world but also in the hereafter.
Parents should stop children from gambling and betting in the name of sports.
، Summary:
Time is not gold but more precious than gold. Our ancestors achieved the height of the sky by valuing time. If today's youth do not refrain from the curse of game gambling, they will fail in this world and be disappointed in the hereafter.
, May Allah protect us all and all the generations of our Ummah from this calamity,
Ameen, Summa Ameen