Buying in-game money for real world currencies

Buying in-game money for real-world currencies

Question: Is it permissible to buy in-game money for real-world currencies? Do the rules of interest apply to in-game money?

Answer:

Wa alaykum assalam wa rahmatullahi wa barakatuh,

Dear questioner,

Thank you for your important question.

Buying in-game money for real-world currencies is just like paying for an added service in the game and is permissible.

Exchanging in-game money for in-game money is not subject to interest rules as it is not considered a recognized currency.

I pray this helps.

[Ustadh] Farid

Checked and Approved by Shaykh Faraz Rabbani

Ustadh Farid Dingle has completed extensive years of study in the sciences of the Arabic language and the various Islamic Sciences. During his studies, he also earned a CIFE Certificate in Islamic Finance. Over the years, he has developed a masterful ability to craft lessons that help non-Arabic speakers gain a deep understanding of the language. He currently teaches courses in the Arabic Language.