What are the forms of prohibition, and are computer games that contain images of animate beings (such as humans) forbidden?
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Some scholars hold that forbidden images are those that are corporeal, have a shadow, and are permanent. This may include images of revered figures on walls. However, computer games do not fall under this category because they are not permanent and can be erased.
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