Those without such a mission, float around in live trying to find little things to amuse them, only to find boredom and depression as their only friends. People with a such a mission actually thrive on the strictures that it entails and feel fulfilled in life. So as believers, we have a person and goal in everything we do, and we have to ask ourselves what use this game, conversation, job, or whatever it may be, is actually preparing us for death. He also said, ‘The wise is he who takes himself to task, and works for that which is after death.’ And as some of the Early Muslims used to say, ‘The Dunya is just a moment. The Prophet (Allah bless him and grant him peace) said, ‘What do I have to do with This World! I’m in This World like a rider who sought shade under a tree, and then went leaving it behind him.’ This World means everything in this life that does not help fulfill our mission. This colours everything he does and all the decisions he makes. He knows where he is, and knows where he wants to go. To answer this question, we need to first understand a few things about life:Ī believer has a mission. Is it haram to play video games that have no killing, murder, nudity or adult themes such as Nintendo games?Īnswer: Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullah wa barakatuh,