What is the ruling on watching purposeful animated cartoons in which Satan or Jinn appear, knowing that their depiction is considered a lie because they belong to the unseen?
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The basic rule regarding drawing jinn is prohibition, because they are animate beings. There is no difference in the prohibition between drawing humans, jinn, or animals. While the general principle is the prohibition of drawing animate beings, it is permissible to produce purposeful and beneficial animated films and comic books for children, based on the principle of prioritizing benefit. Watching these films and comic books is a lighter matter than drawing itself, and it is permissible to watch and read them if they are free from شرعي (Shari'i) prohibitions.
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