is it permissible to play Dishonored (game) in islam?

[Nisthar]

Assalamu alaikum,

Don't know if this is the right section for this thread. I am a muslim. I don't play game too much. But i play in my free time.

Anyway, I recently downloaded and installed Dishonored (PC game). The game has a charactor "The outsider" which is basically a supernatural being, partly angel, partly devil. Full description here (can't post the link as i am not a full member here. I'll paste some description below)

"The Outsider is a mysterious supernatural being said to be part-devil, part-angel, neither good nor evil. He appears to Corvo Attano and Daud as a plain-looking young man with short brown hair and black eyes, wearing a brown coat, blue pants and black boots.Though many people worship him, such is considered heresy by the Abbey of the Everyman and punishable by extreme measures, up to and including death. Spawned by the Void as a representational figure,^[1] he appears to be the source of all magic in the world o fDishonored, and his shrines can be found across the Isles."


I didn't liked this part and the part where the outsider give powers to me

The game is not bad + plus i wasted some time downloading it. So, I want to know if its permissible to play this game or do i need to uninstall it (wasted around 1 day to download it)?

[Umm Abed]

It doesnt seem like a good game, more like a waste of time, also these games can be so addictive.

You wont lose out by un-installing it.

I hope you get a better answer.

[fhmn63]

uninstall it please.....
just a waste of time and energy which you can use in otherwise productive works.

[Serinity]

From the sound of it, it has idolatry/major shirk in it. Worship is for Allah alone, worshipping anyone or anything besides Allah is major kufr and makes one a disbeliever. no matter what / who is worshipped besides Allah - for worship is for Allah alone.

Though many people worship him, such is considered heresy by the Abbey of the Everyman and punishable by extreme measures, up to and including death. Spawned by the Void as a representational figure,^[1] he appears to be the source of all magic in the world o fDishonored, and his shrines can be found across the Isles."

[Nisthar]

From the sound of it, it has idolatry/major shirk in it. Worship is for Allah alone, worshipping anyone or anything besides Allah is major kufr and makes one a disbeliever. no matter what / who is worshipped besides Allah - for worship is for Allah alone.

Though many people worship him, such is considered heresy by the Abbey of the Everyman and punishable by extreme measures, up to and including death. Spawned by the Void as a representational figure,^[1] he appears to be the source of all magic in the world o fDishonored, and his shrines can be found across the Isles."

Thanks for the answer.

I uninstalled it already.

Anyway, Is it permissible to play it if we are considering it as only a game and not agreeing its storyline?

[Serinity]

Thanks for the answer.

I uninstalled it already.

Anyway, Is it permissible to play it if we are considering it as only a game and not agreeing its storyline?

I don't know. Allahu alam.

A scholar may answer.

[Zafran]

well I've played the game - its a revenge story -FICTIONAL revenge Story. So dont take it seriously. Good game though.

[Little_Lion]

The standard answer . . .

https://islamqa.info/en/2898

. . . that being said I love me some World of Warcraft. I wish I had a computer that could still run it, but my gaming machine rolled over and died a slow death.

[Nisthar]

well I've played the game - its a revenge story -FICTIONAL revenge Story. So dont take it seriously. Good game though.

Sorry for the bad english.

Yes, I am not taking it seriously. But i want to know if its halal that way?

According to me, the game has some false things that goes against islam like the beating heart tells "its the end of all things and the beginning" when carvo is in his dreams where he gets his power. Yes, the developers made the storyline to suit the game.

Whats your opinion on this?

[Nisthar]

I know i had the same situation where i can't run World of warcraft in my pc.
Anyway, i read the answer you posted. Thanks for that. But the thing is i am not sure if it means its haram or halal?

The game is not considering "The outsider" as a god or anything. But the developers described it as a "godlike" or "supernatural being" who gives a set of powers to both evil and good as he's curious what will happen.

[Zafran]

Sorry for the bad english.

Yes, I am not taking it seriously. But i want to know if its halal that way?

According to me, the game has some false things that goes against islam like the beating heart tells "its the end of all things and the beginning" when carvo is in his dreams where he gets his power. Yes, the developers made the storyline to suit the game.

Whats your opinion on this?

salaam

It has a lot of false things - you can teleport, possesses people or slow time down - Its all fictional, its meant to be game and not a Manuel to live your life. I'm not sure if you live in a restrictive place but this shouldn't be problem.

peace

[LaSorcia]

I can't answer to what is officially halal or haram, being a Christian. But I avoid games that glorify evil or evil beings. Also, if your conscience is giving you true qualms, perhaps you should find a nicer game?

[M.I.A.]

...why can't you play skyrim like...normal people.

:|

[aamirsaab]

Video games are like fictional stories: sources of entertainment. Honestly, y'all need to relax about this issue - it pops up every now and then and sooner rather than later the haram police, rather like an rko, come out of nowhere.

[ardianto]

Video games are like fictional stories: sources of entertainment. Honestly, y'all need to relax about this issue - it pops up every now and then and sooner rather than later the haram police, rather like an rko, come out of nowhere.

But not every video game is good, bro. There are many video games that teach violence. So we have to be wise in choosing the game for us and our children.

[aamirsaab]

Which is why they have age ratings

[M.I.A.]

Which is why they have age ratings

..jab, jab, forward, light kick, heavy punch..

although its been a while.

[Little_Lion]

LOAD"*",8,1

I'm old.

[Akhi_Umar]

I think it's best to avoid it if that is the case.

In addition to this, it's also a waste of time and sometimes one might get preoccupied in playing the game and then end up praying his salah later on or even missing it. Unless one can discipline himself in a way were he can pray everything on time, I don't see why we should be playing such games. Besides, even if one can it's still a waste of time. You could be doing something more productive religiously speaking.

[M.I.A.]

LOAD"*",8,1

I'm old.

the good old days...

...emmmm.. That's what old people say.. probably.

:|

had a c64 myself..

blows into tape cassette.. winds it with finger..

listens to "original modem noise (tm)" for ages..

yep, them were the days.



stay in school kids.