Is it permissible to look at unveiled female characters in realistic video games, without lust or being affected?
Source: FtawySummary from Ftawy's records · added here Sep 2, 2026
Cartoon images are not subject to the same ruling as real images regarding the obligation to lower the gaze, unless they are provocative or looking at them leads to corruption, such as temptation or lust. This is generally the case with highly realistic games.
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