Playing Chess

In the name of Allah, the most Beneficent, the most Merciful.

Answer

It is severely disliked and a grave sin to play chess.  The reason is that playing chess wastes a lot of time and distracts one from his or her religious and worldly obligations  (Hidayah p.475 v.2)

Saaiduna Abu Musa Al-Ashari Radiallahu Anhu has said, “Only a sinner plays chess”  (Baihaqi in his Shuab al-Iman)

Only Allah Knows Best

Mohammed Tosir Miah

Darul Ifta Birmingham