Is it permissible to watch the series "Saint Mary," in which the Virgin Mary is impersonated by an actress, with the intention of gaining benefit?
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Mary, peace be upon her, is the best of the women of the worlds. Allah chose her and purified her above the women of the worlds. It is not permissible for an actress to play her role due to the prevalence of looseness and lack of commitment among actresses, and their frequent indulgence in forbidden acts. It is also not permissible for a Muslim to watch such series due to the mixing (of genders) therein, and the impermissibility of portraying Mary, peace be upon her, in addition to the general ruling on acting, and specifically portraying prophets and companions.
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