He says: We would like you, Honorable Shaykh, to clarify the ruling on using stories in da'wah (calling others to Islam)?

Question:
I say, Honorable Shaykh, may Allah grant you success. He says: We would like you, Honorable Shaykh, to clarify the ruling on using stories in da'wah, and is there a difference between using biographies and using stories? The authentic, established biographies, such as the biographies of the prophets and the righteous, are good.

Answer:
As for biographies whose authenticity is unknown, or fabricated biographies, it is not permissible to mention or publish them. Stories fall into two categories: authentic stories, which are those found in the Book and the Sunnah; these are to be told, explained, and clarified to people, as it is said, "So relate the stories, perhaps they will remember." As for stories whose status is unknown, whose authenticity is not recognized, or whose source is unknown, or invented stories, because some people may say, "I tell these stories to influence people, even if they are not authentic," this is not permissible. This is spreading lies and fabrication; it does not lead to anything. Yes.