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What is the ruling on fantastical elements in cartoons, such as fire-breathing? Is this considered magic? And why do fatwas differ regarding the ruling on PlayStation games that contain similar fantastical elements? Is it permissible to analogize miraculous powers to weapons?

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He did not rule that watching fantasy movies is absolutely forbidden, but rather that it is forbidden when these matters involve acts of magic or claims of sharing in divine attributes. The criterion for judging these movies is that whatever contains corrupt beliefs or acts of magic is impermissible. However, extraordinary actions that do not fall under magic and do not contradict sound belief are not forbidden in themselves.

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