BREAKING: Taliban BANNED Chess!
The Taliban just declared war on chess. Yes, the game of kings is now officially banned in Afghanistan. The reason? They say it’s “haram”—forbidden under Islamic law—because it allegedly promotes gambling.
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The Taliban just declared war on chess. Yes, the game of kings is now officially banned in Afghanistan. The reason? They say it’s “haram”—forbidden under Islamic law—because it allegedly promotes gambling.
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