FAQ

Why cards instead of dice?

Many scholars are uneasy with dice and with games of pure chance (maysir, the gambling the Quran forbids). So Tijara has no dice at all. You move with Rihla cards from a fixed, known deck, and several cards let you choose how far to go. There is still some luck in the order of the cards, but your decisions matter more than a roll, and nothing is ever staked on the outcome.

Is it halal?

We built it to follow Islamic economic ethics as closely as a trading game can:

• No riba. There is no interest anywhere, no loans that grow and no negative balances.
• Ijara instead of mortgages. You raise cash by leasing one of your businesses to the bank, then reclaim it for a fixed fee that never grows with time.
• Zakat. Landing on Zakat gives 2.5% of your wealth to the player with the least.
• Waqf. Endowments for the public good earn you Barakah, not cash.
• No gambling. No dice, nothing bought with real money, and nothing won that can be cashed out.

We are not scholars and do not issue rulings. If you are unsure, ask someone you trust; we are happy to hear their feedback.

What is Barakah?

Barakah (blessing) is earned in games through generous acts: paying Zakat, endowing a Waqf, and charity cards. When a game ends, the Barakah you hold is added to your account, win or lose.

You will be able to spend it on skins that change how your caravan and businesses look. Barakah has no cash value: it cannot be bought, sold or exchanged for money.

Is it free?

Yes. Tijara is free to play. There are no ads and nothing to buy.