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This study examined Islamic studies teachers’ perspective on the impact of gambling among secondary school student in kwara state, Nigeria. The study was motivated by the increasing rate of gambling among Nigerian youth and the moral concern it specifically. The research investigated how Islamic studies contribute to shaping students moral consciousness, discouraging gambling, and promoting ethical value in line with Islamic teachings. A descriptive survey research design was adopted. The population comprised all Islamic studies teachers from Kwara Central Senetorial District. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire titled: “Islamic Studies teachers’ perspectives on impact of gambling on secondary school students Questionnaire (ISSPIGSSSQ).” The data were analyzed using both descriptive tools such as frequency count, and percentage, Findings of the study revealed that Islamic study education play a significant role in discouraging, gambling in instilling moral discipline, fostering fear of Allah, and emphasizing the consequences of unlawful earning. Teacher also noted that continuous teaching Islamic moral value, couple with practical religious guidance, can effectively reduce gambling tendencies among students. The study concluded that Islamic studies serve as a vital instrument for moral reformation and behavioral control in the school system. It was therefore recommended that Islamic studies should be given more attention in the curriculum and that teachers should integrate real-life moral issues such as gambling into classroom instruction to enhance students’ moral development and social responsibility.