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Is it permissible to talk about movies for fifty minutes as a transition to talking about religion, under the pretext of not alienating the invited person, and is the story of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq with the harlot true?

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"One cannot judge situations except by knowing their details from those present. The fifty-minute duration might be long or moderate depending on the intertwining of topics or the nature of the speakers, and any incidental matters that might interrupt the session. There is no harm in discussing people's affairs and specialties before speaking about the Hereafter. Talking about acting and actors is not absolutely forbidden; it might be blameworthy if it involves praise, and praiseworthy if it is an analysis of its impact or a denunciation of their mistakes. If the preacher conducts the dialogue well, it can be beneficial and pave the way for more useful discussions. It is well-established in the Sunnah that the Companions used to discuss matters of the pre-Islamic era (Jahiliyyah) with the Messenger of Allah, peace be upon him. As for the incident of Abu Bakr Al-Siddiq with prostitutes, no origin for it has been found in books of history and biographies."

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