What is the ruling on purchasing games in which virtual currency is exchanged for real money, such as paying a real sum to increase the virtual currency one obtains in the game? Is this considered usury (riba) or unlawful (haram)?
Purchasing virtual currency for a game is permissible and does not fall under the category of usury (riba), provided that the game itself is permissible.
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