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The question

What is the ruling on video games and movies that contain concepts of disbelief (kufr) or superstition, such as the existence of a dead god or a god characterized by forgetfulness and lack of knowledge? Is it permissible to delete or avoid these parts and continue playing or watching?

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Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 20261 min readAlso available in العربية
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It is forbidden to play electronic games that contain corrupt beliefs, such as the claim of the existence of deities other than Allah, even if it is said that they do not refer to Allah. This prohibition is based on the prohibition of looking at what is forbidden; for playing involves looking and more. Rulings revolve with their underlying reasons, existing when they exist and ceasing when they cease. So, if the prohibitions are found in the game, playing it becomes forbidden, and if they are removed, playing it becomes permissible.

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