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What is the evidence for the prohibition of watching the film "The Passion of the Christ," and what is the detailed explanation regarding this, especially since there is no text that prohibits listening to the words of disbelievers?

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Watching this film is forbidden due to its propagation of the false, infidelic creed believed by Christians. Listening to the statements of disbelievers without condemning them is unlawful, as stated in the verses: "And when you see those who engage in [offensive] discourse concerning Our verses, then turn away from them until they enter into another conversation. And if Satan should cause you to forget, then do not remain after the remembrance with the wrongdoing people" (Al-An'am 6:68), and "And He has already revealed to you in the Book that when you hear the verses of Allah being denied and ridiculed, then do not sit with them until they enter into another conversation. Indeed, you would then be like them. Indeed, Allah will gather the hypocrites and disbelievers in Hell all together" (An-Nisa 4:140). Furthermore, the film contains music, images of women, and a clear call to Christianity, according to the film's director, who stated that "his film would not be considered successful unless everyone who watches it converts to Christianity."

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