The Absolute Prohibition of Playful Games

Question
Based on your fatwa on the prohibition of play and amusement, why is there an absolute prohibition on games, some of which are permissible as long as the person maintains their duties?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: Games that waste life and time and are for entertainment are not permissible. The hadith of the Prophet, peace be upon him, in Sahih Muslim: "Whoever plays with dice has dipped his hand in the blood of a pig" is explicit in prohibition due to it being idle amusement, even if one is maintaining their prayers; because the duties and responsibilities of life do not end. And God knows best.
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