The Ruling on Depicting the Companions and Disbelievers on Television Channels

Question:
The questioner says: There is a channel that features depictions of the Companions. Among these is a man who worships fire, as if he were one of the polytheists. What is the ruling on this depiction? And what is the response to those who do this?

Answer:
It is not permissible for a Muslim to depict disbelievers or to speak the words of disbelievers in the context of acting. This is invalid and not permissible. As for depicting the Companions, this is absolutely not permissible. No one is allowed to depict the Companions, because the Companions have a status, a rank, and an honor and virtue. Therefore, it is not permissible for them to be degraded or for some open sinners or some fools to depict Abu Bakr, or 'Umar, or 'Uthman, or others of the Companions, when the actor is among the open sinners or among the transgressors. This is not permissible. Even the most pious are not allowed to depict the Companions. The Companions have their dignity, their rank, and their status, so they should not be degraded and depicted before the eyes of people. Yes.