Lying is strictly prohibited in Islam, so many Muslims hesitate to read or write fiction, believing that telling stories is akin to fibbing. According to Sheikh Salman al-Oadah, however, fiction as a literary form does not constitute a type of lie. Read what he says here:
Does Narrative Fiction Constitute a Lie?
Of course, there are other factors to consider in fiction - such as whether a story promotes immoral behavior or leads people to sin. That is a separate issue needing more discussion. Here, Sheikh Sâmî al-Mâjid shares some views on this topic:
Writing Comedy and Ficticious Stories
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