What is the ruling on paying money for another person to complete the game "Travian" through conquest and reconciliation?
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Many people lose out by wasting the blessings of health and free time. A Muslim should utilize them before it is too late and not squander them on what is of no benefit. Continuous playing of electronic games consumes time and effort and negatively affects the players' behavior. This contradicts the sublime purpose for which humankind was created, which is the worship of Allah. Sheikh Ibn Uthaymin issued a prohibiting chess due to its waste of time and distraction from obligatory duties.
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