Is playing cards halaal or haram? Traditional cards (with Ace, Jack, King, Queen, Hearts etc) and normally card such as children play like UNO or ONO. Are they allowed if played without gambling only for fun? . Masla # 3267


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Mujtahid Name	Aayat-ul-Allah Seestani
Question	Is playing cards halaal or haram? Traditional cards (with Ace, Jack, King, Queen, Hearts etc) and normally card such as children play like UNO or ONO. Are they allowed if played without gambling only for fun?
Answer	It is similarly harãm to play with instruments of gambling{Like cards} in which betting is involved. Based on obligatory precaution, one must refrain from it even when no betting is involved.(Ref: http://www.sistani.org/index.php?p=251364&id=46&pid=2068).
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