Fatwa #31784 June 2001South Africa

Is it permissible to play chess?

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According to the Hanafi Madhab, it is prohibited to play chess. (Hidaaya
vol.4) Refer attached

and Allah Ta'ala Knows Best

Mufti Ebrahim Desai
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