What is the ruling on cartoon films that depict the prophets and their miracles?
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Question:
The questioner says: Recently, in some recordings, films have appeared that depict stories of the prophets. In them, there is a camel they claim is the she-camel of Salih, a staff they claim is the staff of Musa, and a child they claim is Musa in the ark. Is it permissible to buy these for children?
Answer:
This is not permissible; it is forbidden. A decision has been issued by the Council of Senior Scholars, and decisions have been issued by the Fiqh Council in Makkah prohibiting the depiction of the prophets. It is forbidden to depict the prophets. In fact, a decision has been issued prohibiting the depiction of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). Therefore, this is not permissible, and these films must be destroyed because they are forbidden.
The questioner says: Recently, in some recordings, films have appeared that depict stories of the prophets. In them, there is a camel they claim is the she-camel of Salih, a staff they claim is the staff of Musa, and a child they claim is Musa in the ark. Is it permissible to buy these for children?
Answer:
This is not permissible; it is forbidden. A decision has been issued by the Council of Senior Scholars, and decisions have been issued by the Fiqh Council in Makkah prohibiting the depiction of the prophets. It is forbidden to depict the prophets. In fact, a decision has been issued prohibiting the depiction of the Companions (may Allah be pleased with them). Therefore, this is not permissible, and these films must be destroyed because they are forbidden.
Source
قناة «العلامة الدكتور صالح الفوزان»، ما حكم أفلام الكرتون التي تصور الأنبياء ومعجزاتهم؟ #فتاوى الفوزان — youtube.com
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