In the Islamic faith, a fatwa is a non-binding but authoritative legal opinion or learned interpretation issued by a qualified religious leader, pertaining to Islamic law and ethics. Followers are expected to adhere to these rulings. Wahhabism is an Islamic doctrine and religious movement that is often described as ultraconservative and puritan. It aims to restore what its believers consider to be the only correct and pure form of Islam. Saudi Arabia politically and financially supports Wahhabism around the world.

Monetary financing, or the monetization of government deficits, is a monetary policy whereby a central bank purchases debt directly from that country's government in order to finance a government deficit. This has two effects: it (1) facilitates government spending, and (2) increases the supply of money in an economy. Monetizing government deficits differs from quantitative easing in the sense that the former involves purchasing bonds directly from the government, whereas the latter involves buying bonds and other financial assets on the secondary (i.e. open) market. The European Central Bank is different from many central banks because it performs the typical functions of a central bank across all countries which use the Euro.

Luck refers to success or failure apparently brought about by chance rather than one's own actions. For the purposes of this debate, assume that luck is a distinct quality that can be measured, stored externally, and transferred from one person to another.

You are a small business owner in Italy whose sources of revenue have dried up due to the Covid-19 pandemic. The Italian government has struggled to provide economic relief, and you are on the verge of closing your shop and going to work for minimum wage for your wealthy uncle, with whom you have a very contentious relationship. One day, the Italian Mafia shows up at your door, and offers you economic support. You've heard stories about the things that the Mafia does to gain its money, but this may be your last shot.