Is it allowed to play Computer games like cricket, football or car games etc., ?
In islam all those forms of play are forbidden which are regulated by the law as forbidden and those that cause immense distraction. If the plays are free from either haram elements such that there are no pictures or don’t require to see things that are not permissible and don’t consume too much time such that they cause forgetfulness from religious duties or prayers then such games are allowed on the computers.
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