What is the ruling on playing the game "Shadow Fight 2," which includes skills described as magic, such as shooting fire or emitting force from the hands? And does it fall under the category of games containing magic that are impermissible to watch or play?
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It is not possible to rule on a specific game without understanding its reality. However, in general, if games are free from شرعي (-compliant) prohibitions, they are permissible; otherwise, they are forbidden. As for the presence of supernatural abilities in the game, playing it is not forbidden as long as it does not involve imitating the actions of sorcerers and charlatans. If it does include that, then it is forbidden.
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