This is because it was traditionally associated with gambling, betting, and time wasting, and because of the element present called knight (face of a horse).Įven if you avoid all these things and play chess for fun, it still encourages you and others to compete and be competitive, leading you to haram things like bad words, a stingy attitude, and missing Prayers. Why Is It Haram To Play Chess In Islam?.
How To Play Chess And Stay Within Islamic Guidelines.
