Taliban suspends chess over gambling concerns
Summary
The Taliban government in Afghanistan has banned chess, stating concerns about its association with gambling and its alignment with Islamic law. This decision is part of a series of restrictions imposed on sports, including a previous ban on mixed martial arts due to its violent nature.Key Facts
- The Taliban has prohibited chess in Afghanistan, citing concerns about gambling.
- Officials say the game will remain banned until it is deemed compatible with Islamic law.
- Women are largely not allowed to participate in sports under current Taliban rules.
- The Taliban has been implementing laws that align with a strict interpretation of Islamic law since it took power in August 2021.
- The Taliban's sports directorate claims chess is considered gambling under Islamic sharia law.
- Chess has now joined other sports like mixed martial arts, which was banned for being too violent and against Islamic teachings.
- A cafe owner in Kabul noted that the chess ban would negatively impact his business as many young people used to visit to play the game.
- Chess is played in other countries with a majority Muslim population.
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