I am a young man, and I am entertained by games. Is there any harm in that?
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Question:
I am a young man, twenty-one years old. I pray and fast, praise be to Allah, but I have become accustomed to a specific game. I am asking you about continuing with it: should I continue, or must I quit it? May Allah reward you with good. I practice it for the sake of entertainment.
Answer:
As for playing, in itself, the Muslim is in no need of it. The Muslim is in no need of it, except for a little that does not affect the religion and does not affect seeking a livelihood. A little of it is permissible. But a lot, or that which is harmful to the religion or prevents seeking a livelihood, is not permissible. And Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, did not mention the player except in a way that is blamed. Yes.
I am a young man, twenty-one years old. I pray and fast, praise be to Allah, but I have become accustomed to a specific game. I am asking you about continuing with it: should I continue, or must I quit it? May Allah reward you with good. I practice it for the sake of entertainment.
Answer:
As for playing, in itself, the Muslim is in no need of it. The Muslim is in no need of it, except for a little that does not affect the religion and does not affect seeking a livelihood. A little of it is permissible. But a lot, or that which is harmful to the religion or prevents seeking a livelihood, is not permissible. And Allah, Glorified and Exalted is He, did not mention the player except in a way that is blamed. Yes.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، أنا شاب، وأتسلى بالألعاب، هل في ذلك حرج؟ الشيخ صالح بن فوزان الفوزان — youtube.com
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