Is it permissible to show a movie about the Prophet's biography using animation?
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It is permissible to show a animated biographical film, provided that Islamic legal controls are observed. These include: historical authentication, not depicting the character of the Prophet or the Companions, and ensuring the film is free of scenes involving women, forbidden acts, and anything that incites discord.
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