RE: Chess
October 24, 2012 at 3:47 pm
(This post was last modified: October 24, 2012 at 3:50 pm by Rayaan.)
(October 24, 2012 at 3:30 pm)MysticKnight Wrote: I thought it was forbidden in Islam. I followed Khamanei/Khomeini, and they said it was forbidden because it use to used primarily for gambling. In a society where it isn't used primarily for that, it would not be forbidden. I agreed, and thought it was illogical for God to forbid for the sake of the game itself. But everyone else said it was forbidden no matter what. At least I thought it was that way.Some Muslims do believe that chess is forbidden, and maybe it is, but that's not an opinion that is strongly supported according to my knowledge.
Muslims scholars also have a range of different opinions on this issue.
If you were playing a game that involves gambling, then it would be forbidden. There are indeed some hadiths regarding chess, but I'm not sure of their authenticity. And the Quran doesn't forbid chess either except when it's played for money or gambling purposes. Chess, by itself, is basically a game that involves brains and strategy. I haven't really come across a good reason why Islam would be prohibit it.
