Motif
Skill game conditionally distinguished from gambling
skill_game_conditionally_distinguished_from_gambling
A motif of the Sacred Law and Social Order family, within the sub-family Taboo and Ritual Restriction. Every row below is a tagged passage; each rests on a quote in its source text.
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1 traditions
islamic
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The Koran (Al-Qur'an) SECTION III / SECTION IV. / SECTION V. / OF CERTAIN NEGATIVE PRECEPTS IN THE KORN.; lines 6007-6058 confidence: high
Chess is described as nearly the only allowed game because it depends on skill, with restrictions against hindering devotions and against betting.
Chess is allowed by many doctors because it depends on skill, provided it does not hinder devotions and no betting occurs.
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