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Is it permissible to read a fictional novel that includes the idea of the souls of the deceased being transferred to the wombs of women, knowing that the author does not believe in the validity of this idea and it does not affect her faith?

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Issuing a ruling on a fictional story requires a detailed examination of it. However, if it is free of meanings of disbelief or degradation of religion and moral values, then reading it is not considered forbidden. Nevertheless, reading what contains religious or worldly benefit is more preferable and better.

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