”Clash of Clan” game
Question:-
What is your view in regards to the ‘Clash of Clan’ game which many of our youth are addicted to?
Answer:-
Video games in general and particularly action or fighting games are harmful to the human body. The human being does not own himself rather his body belongs to Almighty Allah. It is therefore not permissible for him to utilize this body against the pleasure of Allah Taála, hence suicide is Haraam, to cause harm or destroy any limb of the body is not permitted, nor is one permitted to sell any portion of his body. [Re:- Ilaaj Wa Mu’aalaja ke Shari’ee Ahkaam Pg.104]
Secondly, majority of the video games played contain animate objects and music which are prohibited in the light of Quraan and Hadith. In some instances the enemies in the game are Muslims, and we are fighting against the Muslims to attain victory. A huge number of youngsters and adults are now addicted to these games, and hours are spent in futility, resulting in missing our Salaah for days on end. Huge amounts of money are spent in purchasing and downloading these games, whilst millions of Muslims in the world are starving, many without sufficient clothing and proper homes to live in. Allah Taála refers to such squanderers of wealth as brothers of Shaytaan in the Quraan Sharif.
How many of our youth have become inactive and lazy simply due to being addicted to these game! The attention span of our kids and youth has drastically diminished as a result of which they are unable to perform well in school and Madrasah. When downloading these games from the internet they are invited to Haraam video sites and, sometimes, even porn sites. Also, there are such pictures in some of these games by which Islam or the the symbols of Islam are disrespected, which could be a danger to one’s Imaan. These are just some of the harms that we have listed above.
Based on the impermissible acts listed above, it will not be permissible to play such games whether “Clash of Clan” or others. Rather engage in such sports that are encouraged in the Ahadith of Rasulullah Salallahu Alaihi Wasallam which is constructive and for which we will be rewarded.