What is the ruling on electronic games that contain imaginary, unreal magic, such as the hero striking with fire or ice, knowing that the game's creators do not know magic, and does the ruling differ if the magic is merely an imagination of the game's creator and not seeking assistance from devils?
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These electronic games that approve of and glorify magic are not permissible to watch or play.
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Reviewed by El Fatwa's sharia committee.
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