Is money earned from writing stories and articles in languages other than Arabic permissible, provided one is careful to avoid forbidden content?
It is permissible to write stories if they meet the following Shariah conditions: 1. They must not contain Shariah violations such as polytheism (), innovation (bid'ah), or reprehensible acts (munkarat). 2. They must not include lies in historical facts or real events. However, they may be fictional to represent ideas. 3. They must carry noble goals and great meanings, and address religious, moral, or social problems.
Al-Hariri stated that his Maqamat (assemblies) were intended for edification and refinement, similar to animal stories that scholars have not prohibited. There is no harm in earning money from writing such stories and articles.
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