What is the ruling on voice acting in radio broadcasting?
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Summary of previous answers regarding acting:
1. There is no difference between audio and visual acting.
2. Promiscuous acting, mixed-gender acting, and acting that contains unlawful elements are forbidden.
3. Scholars have not permitted acting unconditionally; rather, they have set conditions and regulations for it.
4. One should not overindulge in permissible acting, even if it is for da'wah (invitation to Islam).
5. There is no specific text prohibiting audio acting, but it does not differ from visual acting in its essence as acting, although visual acting is more prone to temptation.
Summary from Ftawy's records · added here
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