The Use Of Electronic Games: An Analytical Study Of The Issues From a Sharia Perspective

Abstract

Islam provides solutions to contemporary issues and for this purpose Islam has described the principle of Ijtihad to present solutions of contemporary issues in the light of shariah principles.  One of the most important of these modern problems is to provide solution regarding Electronic Games in the light of Shariah sources.   With present day technology and modern tools becoming common, the trend of Electronic Games has gained momentum in the world and now hardly any house is empty of their existence. Electronic Games have some characteristics of Physical Games, but there is a difference between the two in many ways. Keeping in mind the instructions found in the Qur'an and Sunnah regarding entertainment, or the concepts of Halal and Haraam, through these principles we can highlight the limits of Electronic Games as well as, can determine the Shariah status of them. The study aims to focus on the important points related to Electronic Games, including buying and selling of their tools & technology. The study points out how to overcome the negative impact or evils found in Electronic Games and how they can be replaced with their positive alternatives.

Keywords: Electronic Games, Entertainment, Shariah Guidelines, Halal & Haram, Contemporary Issues, Sell & Purchase of Electronic Games