What is the ruling on electronic games that include supernatural powers called magic of all kinds (black and white), and the presence of enemies who call themselves "gods" and are worshipped by fictional peoples, provided that the player does not commit any act of polytheism, but rather kills them in the end? And is there a difference if the game includes characters from well-known series?
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If the games involve elements that contradict Islamic creed, such as claiming divine attributes (rububiyyah), depicting acts of polytheism (), resembling idolaters, imitating sorcerers, or glorifying their actions; then playing them is forbidden. If there is a doubt about the existence of such prohibitions in a particular game, it should be abandoned.
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