Aslamualykum.
I am the brother that asked the question to whether or not studying in a university that teaches students how to create videogames is haram or not, and I have gotten my answer that it is haram due to us portraying images and creating things. I also asked if there was a islamic online uni I could join, and I also got a link to it.
Unfortunately, I cannot leave my uni as I am far too deep and close to getting a degree (about one more year), and my parents won't allow me to leave as it will be a waste of money. They gave me confirmation that I can go to study an Islamic course after I have received my degree, though. Since I am stuck in this situation until further notice, I want to at least avoid making games that portray living creations but I am confused with this abstract.
Say, for example, I made a game revolving around a cast of various 3D geometry shapes i.e. the main character will be a blue cube, the other a green triangle. Can I give these shapes human characteristics, such as providing it a voice?; giving the character personality? What is allowed and what isn't allowed? Can I create a game where the characters are not humans, but animals? How about mythical beings, such as aliens or elves, or a being that is like a human but slightly different features, such as their skin being purple? One of the requirements of making a good game and for me to pass is to provide audio and music to the game, is this allowed?
It is unlikely that I cannot compromise my religion in order to pass, it seems, and I am very troubled...
Also, I'm a big fan on playing videogames, but I really want to stop. I'm just curious: a feature that I really like in a videogame is being able to create your own character and play as them. Is this permissible in Islam?
Jazakahllahu Khayran.
Wa'alaykumsalaam Wa Rahmatullah.
Since you are on the verge of graduating, i would advise to finish it and i hope that Allah open your way in using this knowledge to benefit the Ummah in shaa Allah. I am sure you may benefit others instead of creating games. There could be a way that you create Islamic games that will help the Ummah.
So finish your course in shaa Allah. May Allah make it easy for you.
Try not to use anythings that are forbidden by Allah The Almighty.
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