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If the game of chess is programmed into a computer, is it permissible for a person to play against the…

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If the game of chess is programmed into a computer, is it permissible for a person to play against the computer? And is it permissible to play against another person through the computer, where the game is played using buttons rather than physical chess pieces?

Answer

In the name of Allah, playing chess is forbidden, whether it involves betting or not, and whether it is played using physical pieces or electronic means. Allah knows best.

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