Ruling on Playing Solitaire on the Phone

Question

Is it permissible to play Solitaire on the phone, which is a single-player game that involves arranging cards, usually playing cards? [AR_ID:5035]

Answer 1

Peace be upon you and God's mercy and blessings.

Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sistani (may God protect him):

Playing card games is forbidden even on the phone or computer if it involves betting.

If it is without betting, it is recommended to avoid playing it as a precaution (if it is considered in the local culture as a gambling tool). There is no difference in ruling whether one plays alone or with another person.

Source: Minhaj al-Salihin, Vol. 2, M22 + Fiqh for Expatriates, Forbidden Games + Official Website.

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Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Khamenei (may God protect him):

If playing on the computer or phone is between two people, it is treated like playing with gambling tools and is forbidden with or without betting. However, if one plays alone, there is no issue as long as it does not lead to harm.

Source: Special Inquiry: 1, 2.

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