Question
I have a question. It is maybe a bit of a weird question but it is something that was on my mind. does kufr in video games (or any piece of media) constitute to me doing kufr in real life. example: offering/ giving orbs to a statue for in-game rewards (this is done through a menu and it's mostly the idea of trading with a statue that seems kufr rather than something that the character does as there is no prostration or anything similar) Another example: the announcer saying"godlike" when the player is doing well inside the game. I never paid too much attention to these things while playing as in the games themselves these things are subtle and usually there for flair and not religious purposes. but this crossed my mind today and I am now worried, and the worry is mostly from the fact that we ourselves control the characters and that i have a lot of OCD in my daily life so i tend to overthink and ponder even the smallest issues for hours on end. What i got from other people and online muslim resources is that this is haram but not kufr as long as worship is not intended. Sorry for the dumb question,thank you for your time, eid mubarak
Islamic Ruling & Answer
VerifiedActions or words in video games (like saying “godlike” or giving something to a statue) do not count as real kufr, as long as you do not have belief or intention of worship in your heart. These things are just part of the game and fantasy, so they do not make a person a disbeliever. However, if you feel uncomfortable, it is better to avoid such elements—but you should not overthink or get trapped in doubts about it.
Rule about intrusive thoughts (waswasah):
If something feels wrong to you inside and you do not actually believe in it, then it is not your belief—it is just a passing thought, and there is no sin on you.
Khair Mubarak! May Allah bless you and your family with health, peace, and blessings.
Answered by
Mufti Tosif Qasmi
March 21, 2026
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