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Reading fiction by Muslim authors

· 22 Muharram 1442 AH1 min readEnglish

Question

Is it permissible to read fiction by Muslim authors and the reason for its permissibility or non permissibility?

Answer

If there is nothing unislamic and it is teaching some good values and morals then it is permissible.

And Allah Ta'ala (الله تعالى) knows best.

Answered by
Mufti Ebrahim Salejee (Isipingo Beach)
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