Is playing the fantasy game, which relies on English Premier League results and awards in-kind prizes to winners, without participants paying any fee or incurring material loss, permissible or considered a form of gambling?

Competitions that do not involve horses, camels, or archery are permissible. However, scholars differ on the permissibility of offering compensation in them, holding two views: The majority deems it absolutely impermissible, while some allow it if the compensation comes from an external party. The most cautious approach is to avoid such competitions that involve ambiguity, for he who guards against doubtful matters safeguards his religion and his honor.