Hi Susan, I have played Bingo, poker, etc. in family meetings
(there are azar games)... In the other hand (azar games as
recreation to earn a bit money ;-) Are you saying that we cannot
play lottery anytime?
Dear Hasan,
No, I didn't say that. Lotteries are for charitable purposes. Even
Do you look at the intention of the gambler or the nature of the
casino (or both? and how do they relate?)
I mean, state lotteries are used to fund school systems but if you
really wanted to fund a school system it would probably be more
effective to make a direct donation yourself. People who
I mean, state lotteries are used to fund school systems but if you
really wanted to fund a school system it would probably be more
effective to make a direct donation yourself. People who play lottery
tickets are hoping to win when they do so, not necessarily hoping to
improve their local
On 8/4/06, Susan Maneck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I mean, state lotteries are used to fund school systems but if you
really wanted to fund a school system it would probably be more
effective to make a direct donation yourself. People who play lottery
tickets are hoping to win when they do so,
Very well so my friend. The verses I quoted were only in response to alcohol issue with respect to Muhammad etc. Other issues such as gambling, pig meat etc weren't the issue of discussion. Much love, MonderHasan Elias [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:I infer that gambling as source of baháís
I infer that gambling as source of bahá?ís funds is forbidden
(also gambling as an occupation is inadvisable), but I don?t think
it is completely forbidden for recreation purposes. As far as
individuals are concerned, we have carefully studied the Writings
of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi
Hi Susan, I have played Bingo, poker, etc. in family meetings (there are azar games)... In the other hand (azar games as recreation to earn a bit money ;-) Are you saying that we cannot play lottery anytime? If so, how did you come to infer that? If there is an authoritative interpretation, Id
I infer that gambling as source of baháís funds is forbidden (also gambling as an occupation is inadvisable), but I dont think it is completely forbidden for recreation purposes. "As far as individuals are concerned, we have carefully studied the Writings of 'Abdu'l-Bahá and Shoghi Effendi on
