Anime, Cartoons, Tv, Videogames

[CyborgNinjaDude 6]

Salam alaikum, so I did some research if Cartoons,anime and videogames are halal and many says It's haram and many says there's nothing wrong with it and why do people think it's haram?

Also is anime with superpowers and magic haram? Like Naruto,One piece and Bleach.

[yusur317 430]

Supposedly, I've always been told things that distract you from the remembrance of God are haram. It's possible to justify why cartoons anime and video games may be ruled haram. Research shows that movies, dramas and video games can have temporary or even permanent effects on us. 

[CyborgNinjaDude 6]

16 minutes ago, yusur317 said:

Supposedly, I've always been told things that distract you from the remembrance of God are haram. It's possible to justify why cartoons anime and video games may be ruled haram. Research shows that movies, dramas and video games can have temporary or even permanent effects on us. 

Then it means everything is haram? I mean spending time with family,going out with friends,working and studying. Because depends on whatever you're doing you're focusing on that thing like having a conversation, Correct me if I'm wrong.

[CreepingSharia 58]

imo as long as you stop whatever you are doing to make salat and always make room for tasbih/dhikr or whatever then it is okay.

[von Lohengramm 977]

W/s @CyborgNinjaDude

Anime fan here. If watching Naruto, Bleach, or One Piece will lead to haram acts then they should be avoided --- the same goes with video games and cartoons etc. But the shows themselves aren't haram just because they have characters who can cut buildings in half with swords, or can cause explosions with their boogers.

Btw, what's your favourite out of those three?

Edited August 2, 2016 by Vestige

[baradar_jackson 8,075]

Salaam dear brother @CyborgNinjaDude

 

This is the extent of my knowledge, you may want to confirm this with someone who is more learned:

 

With any visual media, if a series or movie is known to be pornographic (like "Game of Thrones," for example), then it is not permissible to watch. If you know the content is reasonably decent (morally), then it is OK. However, even if it is not explicitly haraam to see every scene of a given movie, one must be careful that if there is some subversive element that one not become influenced by it. I think for people who lack a certain deal of mistrust / suspicion / critical thinking toward visual media, certain shows or films could be considered haraam even if they have no sexually suggestive scenes or excessive violence.

 

And of course, for anyone, regardless of their ability to see through subversive content, if something draws them away from God then of course it becomes haraam on them. This is a principle of fiqh.

 

In my opinion, stay away from visual media which has bad content, because seeing certain things can be harmful to one's soul. Also: learn how to view every movie or series with a critical eye, even if you like it. As long as you do this, you should be good to go.

 

Also, watch Akagi: http://gogoanime.io/akagi-episode-1

[CyborgNinjaDude 6]

8 hours ago, Vestige said:

W/s @CyborgNinjaDude

Anime fan here. If watching Naruto, Bleach, or One Piece will lead to haram acts then they should be avoided --- the same goes with video games and cartoons etc. But the shows themselves aren't haram just because they have characters who can cut buildings in half with swords, or can cause explosions with their boogers.

Btw, what's your favourite out of those three?

I think so too, If it has bad influence on you then it becomes haram. And Naruto is definitely my favorite.

Edited August 2, 2016 by CyborgNinjaDude

[CyborgNinjaDude 6]

6 hours ago, baradar_jackson said:

Salaam dear brother @CyborgNinjaDude

 

This is the extent of my knowledge, you may want to confirm this with someone who is more learned:

 

With any visual media, if a series or movie is known to be pornographic (like "Game of Thrones," for example), then it is not permissible to watch. If you know the content is reasonably decent (morally), then it is OK. However, even if it is not explicitly haraam to see every scene of a given movie, one must be careful that if there is some subversive element that one not become influenced by it. I think for people who lack a certain deal of mistrust / suspicion / critical thinking toward visual media, certain shows or films could be considered haraam even if they have no sexually suggestive scenes or excessive violence.

 

And of course, for anyone, regardless of their ability to see through subversive content, if something draws them away from God then of course it becomes haraam on them. This is a principle of fiqh.

 

In my opinion, stay away from visual media which has bad content, because seeing certain things can be harmful to one's soul. Also: learn how to view every movie or series with a critical eye, even if you like it. As long as you do this, you should be good to go.

 

Also, watch Akagi: http://gogoanime.io/akagi-episode-1

Argument sounds logical. I'll try akagi out.

[yusur317 430]

15 hours ago, CyborgNinjaDude said:

Then it means everything is haram? I mean spending time with family,going out with friends,working and studying. Because depends on whatever you're doing you're focusing on that thing like having a conversation, Correct me if I'm wrong.

No. these are islamic duties. They allow you to grow spiritually. It's different