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Is the game "Ouija" considered magic and dealing with jinn?

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The Ouija game is forbidden and dangerous to the player's religion and life, because it involves addressing, believing, and fearing the jinn. This is no different from consulting soothsayers and diviners to ask the jinn about the unseen. It can also cause psychological illnesses, fear, and terror. The game consists of a board with letters and numbers, and a planchette that moves when held by two players after summoning "Ouija" (or a spirit/jinn). The planchette answers questions by moving towards the letters and numbers. Players cannot exit the game without "Ouija's" permission. The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, forbade consulting soothsayers, and whoever consults them believing them has disbelieved. It is not permissible for a Muslim to seek assistance from the jinn to know the unseen.

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