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Fatwa ID: 08869<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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Answered by: Maulana Nuski Cassim\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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I play a hunting game on a console as it helps me relax and I can understand more about how the animals behave. The issue is that there are some tasks which I have to complete and I would like to know if it’s permissible for me to do so. For example, after hunting a deer I am required to taxidermy it. Also, other tasks could involve hunting a black bear and selling the meat to a restaurant. Of course, none of this is real but would like clarity on it.\u00a0<\/span>
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In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

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If the video game in question does not involve vulgarity, nudity, and other similar indecencies then there is scope for permissibility. This is further strengthened by the fact that this video game helps you relax and understand how certain animals [may] behave. \u00a0<\/span>An added benefit to this is that games of such nature tend to increase or help improve a person\u2019s reactionary skills etc.\u2013[https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC9368460\/]<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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As the tasks etc., are not real nor indecent\u2014and you understand this\u2014there is scope for permissibility when it comes to playing such a game. Playing [permissible] video games is a source of recreation and can allow one to recuperate both mentally and spiritually.[1][2]<\/span><\/p>\n

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Having said that, note that this game, or any other video game like this, should be played in moderation and should not distract or take one away from their religious obligations and duties.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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Only Allah knows best.<\/span><\/p>\n

Written by Maulana Nuski Cassim<\/span><\/p>\n

Checked and approved by Mufti Mohammed Tosir Miah<\/span><\/p>\n

Darul Ifta Birmingham\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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