Playing chess

· 20 Rabiʻ II 1437 AH1 min readEnglish
MiscellaneousSports & Gameschess

Question

Is "chess" Haram? If it is haraam then why? please give references and explain.

Answer

It is prohibited.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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