Is it permissible to portray the messengers and prophets?
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Fatwa number ( 4054 ):
Q: After greetings and respect: My dear brother, the Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz ibn Baz , since I am a director and writer of cinematic and theatrical works, I recently considered producing a new film titled (A Man from Babylon ). This scenario, story, and dialogue are about our master Ibrahim al-Khalil. Naturally, after reading the book written by Tunisian authors and authors from some Arab countries, I derived the scenario and dialogue from it. Suddenly, I heard at the Saudi Educational Center in Tunisia that the dear brother, the Minister of Information's representative, is visiting Green Tunisia on a mission to attend the meeting of the Arab Broadcasting Authority, so I welcomed him?
A: It is not permissible to portray the messengers and prophets, and this is necessary for filming their stories, so it is not permissible to proceed with that; due to the harms that result from it. A decision has been issued by the Committee of Senior Scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on this matter, which includes a statement prohibiting it. And success is from Allah. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
Q: After greetings and respect: My dear brother, the Shaykh 'Abd al-'Aziz ibn Baz , since I am a director and writer of cinematic and theatrical works, I recently considered producing a new film titled (A Man from Babylon ). This scenario, story, and dialogue are about our master Ibrahim al-Khalil. Naturally, after reading the book written by Tunisian authors and authors from some Arab countries, I derived the scenario and dialogue from it. Suddenly, I heard at the Saudi Educational Center in Tunisia that the dear brother, the Minister of Information's representative, is visiting Green Tunisia on a mission to attend the meeting of the Arab Broadcasting Authority, so I welcomed him?
A: It is not permissible to portray the messengers and prophets, and this is necessary for filming their stories, so it is not permissible to proceed with that; due to the harms that result from it. A decision has been issued by the Committee of Senior Scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on this matter, which includes a statement prohibiting it. And success is from Allah. May Allah send prayers and blessings upon our Prophet Muhammad, his family, and his companions.
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