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Is using acting and songs as a means in da'wah (calling others to Islam) among the Prophetic, prescribed means?

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Question:
May Allah reward you. In her last question, she asks: What is the ruling on using acting as a means of calling people to Allah, Mighty and Majestic?

Answer:
The call to Allah, Mighty and Majestic, was explained by the Messenger (peace and blessings be upon him) through his actions. He did not use acting, (peace and blessings be upon him); rather, he used preaching, guidance, reminding, encouraging good, and warning against evil. This is what the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) used. He also used gathering people to call them to Allah, Glorified and Exalted, in their locations and gatherings in Mina and the Hajj sites. He went to Ta'if to call them to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. He wrote to kings and leaders to call them to Allah, Mighty and Majestic. He sent callers, as he sent Mu'adh to Yemen and Abu Musa al-Ash'ari and others. This is the method of the Prophet (peace and blessings be upon him) in da'wah. It does not include theaters as some of those who claim to be in da'wah do today, or acting, or songs, or the like. All of these are not part of da'wah. Yes.
Source قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، 5483- هل استخدام التمثيل والأناشيد كوسيلة في الدعوة من الوسائل النبوية المشروعة؟ -الشيخ صالح الفوزان — youtube.com

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