Is determining precedence or right to compete by aiming at a target permissible?

General Chapter

Al-Mughni

Book of Racing and Archery

Book 58 · Issue 2 · Bab 1

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It is not permissible to decide precedence by aiming at a target, such as stating, 'we will shoot, and whoever hits the target establishes precedence over the other.' This is invalid because aiming and hitting constitutes consideration ('iwad) within a contract, and entitlement to consideration cannot be established merely by achieving a target or by drawing lots.