What is the ruling on presenting magic shows for children for a fee, provided that Islamic guidelines are adhered to, such as not claiming knowledge of the unseen or supernatural abilities, and explaining some of the tricks at the end to remove doubts and clarify that they are merely a skill?
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Islam permits recreational games for the purpose of relieving the soul, and it is preferred that they be beneficial for the mind or body. The Prophet, peace be upon him, approved of the Abyssinians playing in the Prophet's Mosque. The conditions for these games are that they must not violate the Sharia, nor cause the neglect of an obligation, nor should a person become addicted to them to the extent that they consume their time. If these conditions are met, then there is no objection to engaging in them and earning a fee for them.
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