Is availing an unexpected prize/lottery equal to gambling?
Question: A couple of months ago I bought an air conditioner from a shop. And after a period of one month, to my utter surprise I received a phone call from Samsung sales rep. He told me that I won a return ticket to Malaysia. I was totally taken a back at this, at this he explained that I won this return ticket on account of the air conditioner that I bought and the company had a lucky draw of all those who purchased air conditioner in some specified period. As far as my intention is concerned, it was only to buy an air conditioner irrespective of the promotion that was offered on specific brands. I just bought Samsung since I heard that they are of good quality. If I recall correctly, I remember that when I bought that air conditioner, the sales rep. did mention something about that promotion but I didn’t care. So my question is, does this amount to gambling somehow? Is it halal to get that money? Should I consider it as a blessing in disguise from the Almighty as my intentions were
