Editing Gambling (section)

===Islam===
There is a consensus among the ''‘[[Ulema]]’'' ({{langx|ar|عُـلـمـاء}}, Scholars (of [[Islam]])) that [[maisir|gambling]] is ''[[haraam]]'' ({{langx|ar|حَـرام}}, sinful or forbidden). In assertions made during its prohibition, Muslim jurists describe gambling as being both un-[[Qur’an]]ic, and as being generally harmful to the Muslim [[Ummah]] ({{langx|ar|أُمَّـة}}, Community). The Arabic terminology for gambling is ''[[Maisir]]''.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Morrison|first1=Rod|title=The Principles of Project Finance |date=2012|page=50}}</ref> 
{{Blockquote|They ask you about intoxicants and gambling. Say: 'In them both lies grave sin, though some benefit, to mankind. But their sin is more grave than their benefit.' |{{Qverse|2|219|c=y}}}}
In parts of the world that implement full Shari‘ah, such as [[Aceh]], punishments for Muslim gamblers can range up to 12 lashes or a one-year prison term and a fine for those who provide a venue for such practises.<ref>{{cite book|last1=Feener|first1=Michael|title=Sharia and Social Engineering|date=2013|page=145}}</ref> Some Islamic nations prohibit gambling; most other countries [[Gaming law|regulate it]].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iagr.org/members/ |title=International Association of Gaming Regulators: Members |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121116151625/http://www.iagr.org/members/ |archive-date=16 November 2012 }}</ref>