Is it permissible to place images of animate beings in digital games designed for adults, knowing that they are not static images?
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It is forbidden to draw and photograph animate beings due to the severe warning mentioned, such as the Prophet's (peace be upon him) saying: "Indeed, the most severely punished people on the Day of Resurrection will be the image-makers." Exceptions are made for pictures of children, digital images unless printed, and images from which a part essential for life has been removed. Digital images are not subject to the prohibition. As for printed images, if they are taken with a camera or existing images are used without modification, there is no harm, provided the game is free from other prohibited elements.
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