{"_id":"66fd9f3ad32cb6068714e080","title":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Is it impermissible to play games with elements that reference God or divinity?\\n\"}]}","question":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"There are fantasy card games such as Yugioh and Pokémon where people choose and play certain cards that have certain characters and/or effects on them. There are also often different categories of cards, or the cards may represent something. As part of this, sometimes a player might play what is called \\\"a God Card\\\", which has an especially high rank or certain powerful effects. Is it haram to play such a game? Or would it be haram to use these cards?\\n\\nSimilarly, there are some video games where a player may have to play as or fight against \\\"a God\\\" or some manifestation/representation of a \\\"divine\\\" being. Often these games have some mythological lore or fantasy elements which, if someone actually believed in them, would be shirk. Would it be impermissible to play those games due to those elements?\\n\"}]}","answer":"{\"ops\":[{\"insert\":\"Games, in general, are not categorically forbidden in Islam. However, one must avoid games that promote idolatry, excessive violence, nudity, vulgarity, or anything that contradicts Islamic principles. Also, games must not interfere with fulfilling religious duties or obligations.\\n\"}]}","tags":[{"_id":"668d9fee0b76658b4c232978","tag":"Contemporary Life: Art","count":43},{"_id":"696530653e4fd26d8f9b39c1","tag":"Contemporary Life: Games & Sports","count":18},{"_id":"668da0120b76658b4c232d57","tag":"Contemporary Life: Technology","count":17},{"_id":"696010947061a54f6f018546","tag":"Contemporary Life: Entertainment","count":4}],"createdOn":"2024-10-02T19:30:02.419Z"}