The Ruling on Playing Chess
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Question:
What is the ruling on playing chess?
Answer:
It is forbidden. It is a game of the Majus (Zoroastrians). Chess is a game of the Majus, so it is not permissible to play it, even if no prizes are taken for it. If prizes are taken for it, then it is gambling. Yes.
What is the ruling on playing chess?
Answer:
It is forbidden. It is a game of the Majus (Zoroastrians). Chess is a game of the Majus, so it is not permissible to play it, even if no prizes are taken for it. If prizes are taken for it, then it is gambling. Yes.
Source
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