6 List of Popular Haram Games to Play!
In the world of mobile gaming, there are a number of games that are referred to as “haram games” by some players.
This term emerged because games These are considered to violate norms or values such as violence, adult content, gambling, war, murder and pornography.
However, these games remain popular and are played by players of all ages.
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These games usually offer exciting gameplay and stunning graphics, making it difficult for many players to leave them.
However, it is important for players to understand the negative impacts that may arise from playing this game, especially for children.
In this article, we will discuss about the haram games that are popularly played by players. What are they?
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6 List of Popular Haram Games
Haram games are games which has been labeled 'haram' by the official religious institution in Indonesia, namely the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI).
According to MUI, this term is usually used specifically for mobile games that are not in accordance with norms or values in Islam. Where, the game is considered to contain elements that violate moral principles, ethics and beliefs.
In fact, some of these games may also contain elements such as violence, adult content, gambling, war, murder and even pornography.
However, the term 'haram' is very subjective and depends on each individual's point of view.
So, there are some people who are okay with playing the game. However, there are also those who label the game as not to be played.
Criteria for Haram Games According to the MUI Fatwa
According to viva.co.id, according to the Secretary of the Fatwa Commission of the Indonesian Ulema Council (MUI), Asrorun Niam Sholeh, said that there are two criteria for haram games.
The first is about the content and its impact. If the content and its impact are good, then it is not categorized as 'haram'. However, if the content has a bad impact then it is categorized as 'haram'.
"If the content is not right, for example gambling or pornography. That is clearly haram," said Asrorun Niam Sholeh.
He continued, this would be different if good content produced bad impacts, where these bad impacts must be prevented.
Asrorun Niam Sholeh reiterated that violence can come from online games with violent themes.
"The doctrine of violence arises from habits that are continuously experienced in cyberspace. One of them is online violence. This is very possible. That is based on the explanation of psychology experts, yes, especially forensic psychology," he said again.
Apart from that, Asrorun Niam Sholeh said that negative content in online games is not permitted.
"Only all games that contain gambling, pornography, and deviant sex, crimes that can inspire players to commit crimes, or at least be permissive of crimes. Moreover, violating religious norms, that is absolutely not justified," he concluded.
List of Popular Haram Games
Below are a number of haram games that are popular among players, including:
Free Fire
The first forbidden game is Free Fire, which is a battle royale game developed by 111 Dots Studio and published by Garena on December 8, 2017 for Android and iOS.
In terms of gameplay, players will parachute or use a plane to the island to search for weapons, equipment and resources to survive.
Meanwhile, the main goal of Free Fire is that you have to be the last player to survive among 50 other players.
Free Fire is considered a haram game because it contains violence, especially involving fighting with firearms.
Apart from that, it also contains elements of murder, where each character will kill with the weapons they have.
As for the purchasing element in Free Fire, this game has many premium items that can be purchased using real money or also called gambling through the loot box mechanism.
Grand Theft Auto (GTA) V
The second forbidden game is Grand Theft Auto V (GTA V), which is an action-adventure game open world developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games on September 17, 2013 for PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox 360, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S and Microsoft Windows.
GTA V is an open world action-adventure game, which allows players to explore a vast virtual world while interacting with other characters.
Besides carrying out missions, you can also race, do business, buy property and socialize.
GTA V is said to be a haram game because it contains moral values that are not in accordance with certain religions. In addition, this game also displays violent scenes such as murder, theft and torture.
Then, GTA V also contains explicit sexual elements such as sex workers and several scenes that lead to pornography.
The most frequently shown activities in this game are criminal acts such as robbery, drug trafficking and other illegal activities.
In addition, sometimes there are characters who show scenes of drinking alcohol or using drugs, which will set a bad example for the players.
The dialogue used also often uses harsh words or inappropriate terms.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang
The third forbidden game is Mobile Legends: Bang Bang which was developed and published by Moonton on July 14, 2016 for Android and November 9, 2016 for iOS.
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is a Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game (MOBA) which involves team battles in an arena to destroy the enemy base.
The game relies more on teamwork, tactics and individual skills. In addition, players can also buy items to strengthen the hero.
The elements that make Mobile Legends: Bang Bang considered haram include moral values that are considered inappropriate.
Even though there are no violent scenes in the game, fighting in the game is considered aggressive behavior.
Besides that, some heroes using inappropriate costumes, especially for female heroes who are considered not in accordance with religious cultural norms because they are too revealing.
There are also many hero characters who use magical or mystical powers like gods and goddesses which are contrary to the teachings of a religion.
PointBlank
The fourth forbidden game is PointBlank developed and published by Zepetto in October 2008 for Microsoft Windows.
Point Blank is a First-Person Shooter (FPS) game that places players in a first-person perspective to fight using weapons. The goal is to defeat all members of the opposing team or complete a certain mission.
Point Blank is considered a haram game because its gameplay contains elements of violence, where the fight uses weapons to defeat or kill opposing members.
Moreover, in multiplayer mode, players also often use swear words when communicating via chat.
PUBG: Playerunknown's Battlegrounds
The fifth forbidden game is PUBG: Playerunknown's Battlegrounds, a battle royale game that combines shooter and survival elements. As for, PUBG itself was published by Krafton on December 20, 2017.
PUBG: Playerunknown's Battlegrounds can be played on Microsoft Windows, Android, iOS, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, Google Stadia, Xbox Series X/S and PlayStation 5 platforms.
This battle royale game combines shooter and survival elements, where players will fight to be the last player standing.
As one of 100 players dropped onto an island, you must survive by searching for weapons, tools and other resources.
The elements that make PUBG considered a haram game are because it contains elements of violence, especially in the fight to kill other players.
In addition, some characters wear revealing clothing that is considered very inappropriate or too sexy, so it does not comply with the cultural norms of a religion.
Not only that, PUBG also has skins and events that lead to mystical or pagan themes that are considered inappropriate for some religions.
Ragnarok M: Eternal Love
The last haram game is Ragnarok M: Eternal Love developed by Dream Square and published by Gravity Interactive on March 1, 2017 for Android and iOS.
Ragnarok M: Eternal Love is a Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Game (MMORPG). In this game, you can explore the open world, do missions and interact with other players.
Initially, players will enter the world of Midgard which is filled with monsters and missions.
There, players can create characters, choose professions and carry out missions while improving skills.
The elements that make Ragnarok M: Eternal Love considered a haram game are because it contains elements of magic, spells, and mythology such as gods, demons, supernatural beings that conflict with several religious values.
In addition, some characters wear revealing or sexy costumes that do not conform to cultural or religious norms.
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