Saudi Arabia's highest Islamic cleric 'bans' chess

January 21, 2016 23:03

Saudi Arabia's highest religious cleric has declared chess 'haram' (forbidden) for Muslims, while claiming the game shows 'enmity and hatred'.

Sheikh Abdul Aziz bin-Abdullah al-Sheikh, the Grand Mufti, made the proclamation while taking questions during his weekly television show.

"The game of chess is a waste of time and an opportunity to squander money. It causes enmity and hatred between people," he said.

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