The Ruling on Playing Backgammon and Chess
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Question:
What is the wisdom behind the prohibition of playing backgammon? And is any game played with backgammon, whether backgammon or otherwise, included in the prohibition?
Answer:
It is not permissible to play backgammon; it is not permissible to play backgammon. If it is played for a stake, it is more severe. Backgammon and chess: if it is for a stake, it is more strictly forbidden. If it is not for a stake, it is a means to a stake, and it is idle play and foolishness. A Muslim does not engage in these things; he avoids them. Yes.
What is the wisdom behind the prohibition of playing backgammon? And is any game played with backgammon, whether backgammon or otherwise, included in the prohibition?
Answer:
It is not permissible to play backgammon; it is not permissible to play backgammon. If it is played for a stake, it is more severe. Backgammon and chess: if it is for a stake, it is more strictly forbidden. If it is not for a stake, it is a means to a stake, and it is idle play and foolishness. A Muslim does not engage in these things; he avoids them. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، [437] حكم اللعب بالنرد والشطرنج - صالح الفوزان — youtube.com
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