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What is the ruling on electronic games that contain in-game moral rewards, and do they fall under the saying of the Prophet (PBUH): "There is no prize except in archery, or hoof, or paw"?

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The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said: "There is no prize except for an arrow (nawl), or a hoof (khuff), or a horse's hoof (ḥāfir)." This was narrated by Abu Dawud and Ibn Hibban. The meaning of "sabq" (prize) is what is given to the winner as a reward or gain. The imaginary profits in the game do not fall under this hadith, because they are not real money; rather, they are an illusory, symbolic thing that does not extend beyond their virtual existence.

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